1.0 TITLE
Tyee Test Fishing Dock Installation and Removal for Winter Moorage
2.0 LOCATION
Prince Rupert, B.C., Canada on highway 16 just east of the Aberdeen Creek bridge.
3.0 CONTRACTING PERIOD
The period of the Contract is from April 1, 2021 through to March 31, 2022 with the option to renew the contract for four (4) additional one year periods at the sole discretion of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Option periods if exercised will be April 1, 2022 through to March 31, 2023 and April 1, 2023 through to March 31, 2024 and April 1, 2024 through to March 31, 2025 and April 1, 2025 through to March 31, 2026.
4.0 OBJECTIVE
This contract is in support of the Tyee test fishery project by creating, installing, removing, and protecting necessary equipment used by the project. The Tyee test fishery project has been ongoing for over 65 years and is imperative to meet DFO’s mandate to Canadians, the Pacific Salmon Treaty, Skeena River Indigenous, Commercial and Recreational Fisheries.
5.0 BACKGROUND
The operational Tyee test fishery runs approximately June 10-Sept.25 for each test fishery season with variability in exact dates occurring between years. This contract is in support of the Tyee test fishery project. The dates of operation are heavily dependent on the tides of the Skeena River to ensure that the test fishery can begin on time. The installation of the Tyee dock must be in place before the start date of the Tyee test fishery project. The removal of the Tyee dock must be done after the test fishing project has completed and before any damage from river events, extreme weather or ice can damage the structure. Overwintering of the dock will occur in a safe area that will minimize the risk of damage from weather events and tides. The Tyee test fishery project has been ongoing for over 65 years and is imperative to meet DFO’s mandate to Canadians, the Pacific Salmon Treaty, Skeena River Indigenous, Commercial and Recreational Fisheries.
To complete the installation and removal of the dock and breakwater log a vessel, or vessels, large enough with enough horsepower to safely tow the dock and breakwater log (up and down river), must guide it in to position for installment and protect it from harm. The vessel will be expected to have the needed attachments and equipment to tow and steer the dock and breakwater log. Communication between DFO staff, the skipper of the test fishing vessel and the contractor will be crucial.
In previous years DFO also hired a crane that aided in the installation of the spars, one being 5000lbs the other being 2000lbs, the inclusion of a crane to install the spars is an option to add to this contract.
6.0 MANDATORY CRITERIA
Contractor must have a minimum 5 years’ experience of towing experience.
Contractor must hold a vessel master certificate.
Contractor must provide a safety plan, the safety plan must include Covid-19 guidelines
Contractor must be able to communicate effectively in writing and spoken English with DFO.
Contractor must have all needed certificates and training if they are to provide the crane.
Contractor must have a minimum 5 years’ experience of operating and lifting objects over 2000lbs if they are to provide the crane.
