RFQ 70-2026 Supply and Deliver One Anchor and Chain

British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. has issued RFQ 70-2026 for the manufacture, supply, and delivery of one new replacement high holding power anchor and chain for the mv Coastal Inspiration's number 2 end anchor. The required goods consist of a 60 millimetre Grade K3 stud-link chain with a length of 288.75 metres, which must comply with American Bureau of Shipping Class rules and specific technical drawings. Deliverables must be delivered to the Esquimalt Graving Dock in British Columbia between April 6, 2027, and May 3, 2027. Installation services and parts are explicitly excluded from the scope of work. Quotations must be submitted electronically to procurement@bcferries.com by October 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. The evaluation process involves a three-stage review focusing on mandatory submission requirements and pricing, with past performance as an additional consideration. Successful vendors must provide material and Class type approval certificates before delivery and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including naming BC Ferries as an additional insured. Payment terms are net 30 days following the receipt and approval of invoices and confirmation of delivery.