Kitsumkalum Chinook Salmon Project

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is seeking a contractor for the Kitsumkalum Chinook Salmon Project, which involves project management, administration, and operations at the Deep Creek Hatchery. The project aims to produce Chinook salmon fry and yearlings marked with coded wire tags (CWTs) and adipose fin clips, which will be released into the natural population. The contractor will assess the annual return of Chinook salmon to the Kitsumkalum River, contributing to both local and international fisheries management efforts, including the Pacific Salmon Commission (PSC) standards.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

• Organization: Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)
• Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
• Contact: Stephanie Patry ([email protected])

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Bidders must demonstrate the following capabilities:

• Experience: Minimum of five years in:
  • Project management and administration in a fishery hatchery environment.
  • Hiring, training, and supervising seasonal staff.
  • Hatchery operations in compliance with the Pacific Aquaculture Regulations.
  • Field program delivery in river environments.
  • Fish production and coded wire tagging.
  • Program reporting and data collection.
• Knowledge and Skills:
  • Proficiency in hatchery operations and fish health management.
  • Experience with salmon escapement assessment and mark-recapture programs.
  • Familiarity with the Kitsumkalum River and safe operation of jet boats.
  • Basic statistical knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Equipment Provision: Bidders must provide a jet boat, truck with towing capability, and a wheeled bucket loader.
• Academic Qualifications: An undergraduate degree in biology, environmental science, or a related field, or a college diploma in fish and wildlife, aquaculture, or similar.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Project management and administration in hatchery settings.
• Operations of hatchery equipment and facilities.
• Fish production techniques, including broodstock collection and health management.
• Safe handling and marking of Chinook salmon.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Key deliverables include:

• Production of marked Chinook salmon for release.
• Annual assessments of salmon returns.
• Data collection and reporting consistent with PSC standards.
• Compliance with fish health management practices.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

While not mandatory, bidders with additional experience in international fisheries management, advanced statistical analysis, or specialized certifications in aquaculture may have a competitive advantage.

This summary captures the essential information for potential bidders to assess their fit for the Kitsumkalum Chinook Salmon Project.