BACKGROUNDLeaks and spills from storage tanks containing petroleum products and allied petroleum products are responsible for a large percentage of contaminated sites on federal lands in Canada. DFO, through its Environmental Policy for Sustainable Operations, is committed to support a clean and healthy environment, and to protect aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. As such, DFO is required to take proactive measures to avoid or reduce the environmental risks including those associated with the storage and handling of various petroleum products on properties under its jurisdiction.OBJECTIVEThe purpose of this requirement is to award one (1) Standing Offer to provide specialized petroleum storage tank inspection services to Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Real Property Safety and Security (RPSS) Maritimes and Gulf Regions. This standing offer will be divided into five regions but will only require service for the following regions - Southern NS (1), Cape Breton/Northern NS (3), Southern NB (4), and PEI (5). See Annex “A-2” for exact locations. Area 2 (Central NS) does not require servicing.PERIOD OF STANDING OFFERStanding Offer Period will be from date of issuance until March 31, 2023 with two (2) additional one (1) year optional periods that may be exercised by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO).
