Red Head Harbour, Dredge Spoils Removal

The contract pertains to the removal of dredge spoils from a containment cell at Red Head Harbour on Prince Edward Island, with excavation extending down to the geotextile layer. All excavated materials must be transported to the Envirem Organics facility in Memramcook, New Brunswick, while the geotextile is to be disposed of at an approved site in Prince Edward Island. Following removal, the project includes regrading of embankments, installation of temporary six-foot fencing to secure the work area, and full cleanup and restoration of the site and access routes. Work must be completed no later than November 1, 2026, with a requirement for substantial performance within sixty days of commencement. No work is permitted during the seasonal fishing period from April 15 to July 15, 2026. The contract is structured as a unit price arrangement with estimated quantities, and while no base pricing is provided, quantities may be adjusted within 85% to 115% of estimates, potentially triggering price renegotiation. Performance is strictly governed by Canadian environmental standards, including CCME Environmental Quality Standards and Atlantic RBCA 2022 Tier I thresholds, with laboratory testing conducted using EPA and SM methods. Inspection and acceptance are carried out at the Red Head Harbour site by the Departmental Representative of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, with final certification contingent upon compliance verification and deficiency correction. Only Canadian contractors are eligible to bid, and bidders must submit a Reciprocal Procurement Declaration, an Integrity Declaration, and a list of subcontractors. Insurance must be maintained through a Canadian-licensed insurer with a six-year tail covering completed operations, and the certificate must be submitted within 30 days of award. There is no security clearance requirement, but strict prohibitions apply regarding access to protected information or unescorted movement on federal property, and subcontracting requires prior written approval. The contractor must comply with all on-site policies of Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard, and any change in business location that affects Canadian supplier status may lead to immediate termination without compensation beyond accepted work. All submissions must be made electronically through the CanadaBuys portal, and no physical deliveries or fax submissions are accepted.