Tatsamenie Lake Enhanced Sockeye Fry Rearing to Fisheries and Oceans.

Beginning in June 2026, the Contractor will be responsible for rearing between 200,000 and 400,000 sockeye salmon fry at Tatsamenie Lake in British Columbia, under the direction of the Transboundary Technical Committee and Enhancement Sub-committee, with activities extending through September of that year. Concurrently, the Contractor must conduct a smolt mark recapture enumeration project from mid-May to early September to accurately count the outmigration of sockeye smolts, including otolith sampling for origin identification and age determination. The project requires full self-sufficiency as the Department of Fisheries and Oceans provides no infrastructure or assets; the Contractor must manage all aspects including mobilization, camp operations, crew management, logistics, biosecurity, disease and predation prevention, and oversight of fry rearing and enumeration activities. The initial contract term runs through September 1, 2026, with the Government of Canada holding the option to extend the contract annually through 2029, subject to written notice at least 15 days prior to expiration. Proposals are due by May 14, 2026, and must be submitted electronically through the Government Electronic Tendering Service. Payment is structured as a fixed-price contract with five performance phases accounting for 5%, 50%, 15%, 20%, and 10% of the total value, with separate option periods for subsequent years priced similarly but to be completed by the bidder. Technical merit accounts for 70% of the evaluation score, while price makes up 30%, with awards determined by a trade-off process favoring the highest combined score. The Contractor must comply with all legal, ethical, and operational requirements including the Federal Contractors Program, anti-forced labor provisions, reciprocal procurement compliance, and full disclosure of any conflicts of interest or prior government employment involving pensions. All records must be maintained for up to seven years after final payment, and the Government retains full authority for inspection, acceptance, and audit. The Contractor must hold a valid Firearms Possession and Acquisition License, adhere to Canadian content and CUSMA rules of origin, and submit final reports by December 31, 2026, with ongoing reporting obligations if options are exercised.