Canadian Hydrographic Service – Arctic Survey Program

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this project is to conduct hydrographic surveys in specific priority areas of the eastern Canadian Arctic in direct support of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) Ontario, Prairie and Arctic Region Production Plan. It is necessary for CHS to collect high-resolution, full bottom coverage bathymetry, topographic data and tidal/current data via hydrographic surveys to produce new navigational products and datasets to create new or replace/augment existing navigational products in the target areas. This type of data collection is in direct support of the Arctic Pillar of the CHS ongoing commitment to ‘deliver modern hydrography and charting in key areas’ under Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan (OPP) and continuation under the newly funded Ocean Protection Plan (OPP2). SCOPE OF WORK: Prior to the start of the survey two DFO/CHS technicians will meet the vessel at a predetermined southern Canada (south of 60°N) location to conduct a viewing of the vessel including deck machinery, electrical and electronic systems, accommodations, working spaces, and any related equipment. Equipment and/or conditions deemed unsatisfactory must be rectified by owner prior to commencement of the survey. Nunavut Directive: Limited to firms on the Inuit Firm Registry (IFR) This solicitation is limited for bidding among firms registered on the Inuit Firm Registry (IFR).