Prince Edward Island Fishermen's Assoc.

PASSENGER VESSEL FOR HIRE BY DFO CONSERVATION & PROTECTION FOR PATROLS AROUND PEI:

Click the links or review the attached RFP currently open to accept bids on the DFO C&P Contract for Passenger Vessel, Captain and 1 crew. Deadline to submit a bid is March 29^th.

Bid opportunity: http://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/pw-23-01029990

Full Details of RFP: http://peifa.org/members/docs/30004105_rfp_en (1).pdf

Timeframe for the job is May 1^st to July 16^th, 2023. Below is the mandatory info the Captain will need to provide in their bid. More info on what to include financially in the bid and the hours per day and standby information is noted in the RFP.

MANDATORY CRITERIA - posted in the RFP (check the website for any changes to RFP or criteria)

M1: The bidder must provide proof of a successful and current Transport Canada Marine Safety “Notice of Survey” or “Passenger Vessel Inspection Certificate” for the vessel.
M2: The bidder must provide proof that the vessel to be used in this contract is equipped with a life raft that must accommodate all people aboard the vessel at any given time (in accordance with Transport Canada Marine Safety “Notice of Survey” or “Passenger Vessel Inspection Certificate”). Photograph proof is required.
M3: The bidder must provide proof that his vessel is equipped with the following Navigational Electronic Equipment : Photograph proof is required 1. A Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) or WAAS GPS Receiver; 2. A Marine Grade Chart Plotter with updated electronic nautical charts for the Northumberland Strait & Gulf of St. Lawrence 3. A Marine Radar with a range of at least 48 nautical miles with a Heading Sensor; Other standard electronic navigational equipment such as a depth sounder, a VHF/Marine radio and marine compass.
M4: The bidder must provide proof that the vessel has a Snow Crab trap hauler, lobster trap hauler, long line hauler and a net roller that can haul gillnets. (Photograph proof is required)
M5: The bidder must provide proof that the proposed Captain has at least 5 years’ experience with the operation of a fishing vessel.
M6: The bidder must provide proof that the proposed Captain has no less than a Limited Master Certificate. (Photograph proof is required)
M7:The Captain and Crew must submit criminal record checks. In light of the current COVID-19 health crisis, DFO is aware that potential bidders are experiencing difficulties in obtaining Criminal Record Checks (CRC). For any potential bidders that are not able to obtain a valid CRC from their local police agency, DFO is asking potential bidders and their crew to self-declare their criminal record and agree to obtain a CRC as soon as this service has resumed with their local police agency. Should a false or inaccurate self-declaration be provided the Department reserves the right to terminate the contract or request that the personnel be replaced with someone equally qualified.