HUMBER RIVER AND DUFFINS CREEK SEA LAMPREY TRAPPING

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) requires services to operate the two (2) traps incorporated into Old Mill dam on the Humber River in Toronto, ON, and the trap incorporated into the low-head sea lamprey barrier on Duffins Creek in Ajax, ON, conducting mark and release studies with the sea lamprey captured, and collect and supply raw data to be used to generate a population estimate in this stream. This population estimate will be used along with that of other streams to estimate the population in all of Lake Ontario.

For each year, the first day of trap servicing will be dependent on weather, and will be determined by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), usually in early April. Once the start date has been determined, the trap will be serviced five (5) days per week for a minimum of 10 consecutive weeks. Work may be required beyond this 10 week period dependent on weather and trap catches, up to a maximum of four (4) additional weeks. These week-long extensions will be determined by DFO at the end of the first 10 weeks and at the end of each subsequent week-long extension.

Criteria for assessment of the Statement of Capabilities (Minimum Essential Requirements)

Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement of capabilities that it meets the following requirements:

a)        A minimum G driver’s license

b)        Experience with fish identification, handling, and scientific data collection

c)        The ability to transport adult sea lamprey and water up to 225kg (500 lbs) daily

d)        The ability to keep adult sea lamprey alive when required by DFO (tanks, water supply, aeration, etc)

e)        The ability to transport trap operation equipment to sites daily, and securely store off-site when not in use.

f)        The ability to dispose of adult sea lamprey (up to 2,000 per year)

g)        Responsible for acquiring appropriate insurance

h)        Must be able to communicate with DFO via phone, fax,

i)        Must be able to photocopy/scan and send email and physical mail regularly

A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

• None