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Pilot Boat Services at Port of Hamilton & Harbour, Ontario

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GLPA-1000044International

Submission Closed02/27/2026, 11:59:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Great Lakes Pilotage Authority (GLPA) is seeking proposals from qualified bidders to provide pilot boat transportation services at the Port of Hamilton and Harbour, Ontario, on an as-needed basis for the navigation seasons spanning 2026/27 through 2030/31. The contract will be awarded for an initial five-year period with an option for a one-year renewal. The successful bidder must be prepared to commence services at the start of the 2026/27 navigation season, anticipated around summer 2026, and maintain 24/7 availability throughout each season. The scope of work includes delivering continuous, reliable pilot boat operations as detailed in the specifications of the RFP and the resulting agreement. The provider is also responsible for ensuring uninterrupted service, which may involve deploying a backup boat or alternative arrangements subject to the GLPA’s approval. Proposals must be submitted by February 28, 2026, and inquiries can be directed to the designated contracting authority at GLPA. This solicitation represents a key opportunity to support safe and efficient marine pilotage operations within the Hamilton harbour area under the oversight of a federal agency.

General Info

GLPA seeks pilot boat services for Hamilton Port, 2026-2031, 24/7 availability required.

Agency

Government of Canada → Great Lakes Pilotage Authority CanadaView Agency

NAICS

488330 - Navigational Services to ShippingView NAICS

Place of Performance

*Ontario (except NCR) *Canada, CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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RFP GLPA-1000044 Pilot Boat Services at Port of Hamilton & Harbour

PDF•49 pages•rfp

APGL-1000044 Pilot Boat Services at Hamilton Port RFP

PDF•54 pages•rfp

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

Response DeadlineFeb 27

Deadline has passed

PostedFeb 28

Solicitation

Submission Closed

02/27/2026, 11:59:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyGovernment of Canada → Great Lakes Pilotage Authority Canada

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / Agency

Government of Canada → Great Lakes Pilotage Authority Canada

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Jean Marie Vianney MubanoPoint of Contact

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Full Description

The GLPA has issued this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) to solicit and receive formal offers from prospective Bidders (defined below) to provide pilot boat transportation services at Port of Hamilton & Harbour, in and around Hamilton, Ontario on an as-and-when requested basis, as more particularly described in Schedule A (Specifications) to this RFP and in the Agreement (defined below) (“Services”). The purpose of this RFP process is to select a service provider to perform the Services for the 2026/27 to 2030/31 navigation seasons. The Preferred Bidder (defined below) will enter into an agreement with the GLPA for a period of five (5) years, followed by one optional renewal period of one (1) year. The Preferred Bidder must be ready, willing, and able to provide the Services at the early part of the 2026/27 navigation season (i.e., starting approximately in the summer of 2026).The selected service provider will be expected to deliver the Services without interruption during each navigation season on the basis of 24/7 availability and will otherwise be responsible for providing an alternative using a Back-Up Boat or other solution acceptable to the GLPA at the full discretion of the GLPA.