Channel Dredging , Rondeau (Erieau), ON

The contract pertains to the dredging of Class B material from the channel at Rondeau (Erieau) Harbour on the north side of Lake Erie, with exact coordinates at 42°15'28.6"N 81°54'27.0"W. The total estimated volume of material to be dredged is 8,550 cubic metres, structured as a base work component of 3,575 cubic metres and three optional work increments of 1,450, 2,250, and 1,275 cubic metres respectively, all to be executed during a single mobilization. Dredged material will be transported and deposited at an open lake disposal site approximately 700 metres southeast of the channel entrance. Work must adhere to specifications including side slope excavation at a 3:1 ratio and mandatory diversion of metals, wood, and recyclable materials to appropriate recycling facilities. All in-water dredging activities are restricted to commence no earlier than July 15, 2026, and must be fully completed by November 1, 2026, with no operations permitted on Sundays or Saturdays between July 15 and September 7, and on the specific dates of August 3 and September 7. The contract is issued by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Government of Canada, under solicitation number 30008061, with a response deadline of July 16, 2026, and is exclusively open to Canadian Contractors or Contractors of Applicable Trading Partners, requiring submission of reciprocal procurement declarations and, optionally, Indigenous business certifications. Bidders must comply with stringent insurance requirements, including a minimum $1,000,000 Contractors Pollution Liability coverage and Marine Liability via a Protection & Indemnity insurance policy covering excess collision and pollution, with proof submitted immediately after award. A valid WSIB clearance certificate must accompany all invoices. All bids must be submitted electronically via the SAP Business Network in Canadian currency, accompanied by required forms including the Combined Price Form, Integrity Verification, Subcontractor Listing, and Certificate of Insurance. Failure to meet compliance gates like bid completeness, eligibility, or inclusion of mandatory certifications results in automatic rejection. The contractor is prohibited from assigning the contract without written consent from Canada, and disputes limited to private law matters may proceed to arbitration under Canadian law. The contractor is obligated to maintain detailed accounting records for audit purposes, submit