Title Placing, Lifting/Removal, Maintaining and the Servicing of Buoys in the Atlantic South Region - Nova Scotia.1.2 Standing Offer Period Location Contracts expiring January 31, 2016 February 1, 2016 through to January 31, 2018 with the possibility of two (2) additional one (1) year option periods, at the discretion of Fisheries and Oceans CanadaLocation Contracts expiring July 2, 2016 July 3, 2016 through to January 31, 2018 with the possibility of two (2) additional one (1) year option periods, at the discretion of Fisheries and Oceans CanadaStanding offers are not a guarantee of business and Fisheries and Oceans Canada is not obligated to use these services. 1.3 Introduction DFO’s Canadian Coast Guard sector requires services related to the provision of placing, maintaining and lifting buoys through local contractors.1.4 Objectives of the Requirement The Canadian Coast Guard, Marine Navigation Services establishes aids to navigation that assist vessels to navigate safely through our waterways. The program benefits pleasure craft, fishing and commercial vessels, and ensures the public's right to navigate. Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Marine Services (MS) is mandated to keep waters accessible by providing aids to navigation, developing waterways, and protecting navigable waters.The Canadian Coast Guard is contracting out for the provision of placing, lifting/removal; maintaining and servicing of the following buoys as per the attached documents.General Description of the Work: Contractor is required to provide their own vessel to complete this requirement Place buoys on position in accordance with navigational requirements using DGPS when required (seasonal or year-round); Maintain position and operation; Change lanterns as required Lift/remove/change buoys as required.
