Atlantic Salmon Enumeration – Harry’s River, Newfoundland

The contract issued by Fisheries and Oceans Canada entails performing smolt and adult Atlantic salmon enumeration activities at Harry’s River, Newfoundland and Labrador. The work involves the full responsibility for installing, operating, and removing a counting fence, as well as conducting scientific sampling associated with salmon population monitoring. The period of performance extends from contract award until March 31, 2027, with a focused 12-week field effort involving supervisory and assistant staff working approximately 1,440 hours combined. The contractor must deliver enumeration data and reports that comply with all contract specifications and accepted industry standards for quality assurance. The location for performance and acceptance of work is Harry’s River, with all inspections and acceptance conducted by Canadian government representatives. The contractor must adhere to strict environmental, technical, and procedural requirements outlined in the Statement of Work annex and other contract attachments. The evaluation of proposals will prioritize technical merit at 70%, assessing experience in fish enumeration, data collection, and salmonid handling, while price accounts for 30%. A mandatory pass/fail criterion requires a minimum of five years managing environmental or wildlife projects. The contract enforces stringent security controls—no formal clearance is required, but access to protected information or facilities must be escorted and subcontracting requires prior approval. Contractors must be Canadian suppliers and comply with anti-forced labor policies; failure to comply can lead to contract termination. Insurance coverage is mandatory, including commercial general liability of at least $2 million per occurrence with Canada named as additional insured. The contractor must maintain auditable records for seven years post-contract. Payment processing is electronic via a specified government invoicing mailbox, and certifications include legal capacity, compliance with federal suspension policies, and employment equity where applicable. The solicitation emphasizes detailed, compliant proposals submitted electronically by the specified deadline, with no extensions or organizational conflict of interest clauses included. Packaging and marking requirements focus primarily on environmentally preferred practices according to ISO standards, without detailed labeling or barcoding mandates. Overall, this contract aims to secure qualified expertise to support DFO’s salmon population monitoring objectives while maintaining stringent regulatory, environmental, and administrative controls.