Stream to Sea Program Delivery and Coordination Services: South Coast – Victoria, Sooke, Saanich and Southern Gulf Islands
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This appears to be an open Fisheries and Oceans Canada opportunity for an organization or contractor to coordinate and deliver the Stream to Sea education program in Victoria, Sooke, Saanich and the Southern Gulf Islands, serving School Districts 61, 62, 63 and 64, as well as independent schools, learning centres and community partners. The work may include training educators; setting up and maintaining classroom aquariums; delivering salmon eggs; providing classroom and outdoor lessons; supporting fry-release activities; troubleshooting aquariums; assisting with salmon transportation or broodstock spawning where required; and collecting program data and reports. The contractor may also help build relationships and activities with local communities, First Nations and community groups. The initial contract would run from award through July 31, 2028, with three optional one-year extensions at DFO’s discretion. No security clearance is identified in the notice. Bids may be submitted in either official language. This opportunity may be relevant to organizations with experience in environmental education, salmon or aquatic biology programs, school-based programming, field coordination, aquarium or hatchery support, and community or Indigenous engagement. The notice does not provide enough information to determine whether a particular business meets all requirements. The stated closing time is November 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Thelisting contains a location inconsistency: the work is described as being in British Columbia, while the metadata lists Ontario/National Capital Region. Confirm the correct location, submission process, mandatory requirements, evaluation criteria, pricing instructions and any addenda in the official solicitation documents before preparing or submitting a bid.Official RFP: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/112285/30008053---rfp.pdf For inquiries, the notice identifies Manon Paulin at 438-468-3247 or [email protected]. Bid Maple is not affiliated with the Government of Canada. Always verify the official tender notice and current documents directly with the buyer before submitting a bid.
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- Potentially relevant suppliers would need to deliver and coordinate the Stream to Sea Program for schools, independent schools, learning centres, and community partners in Victoria, Sooke, Saanich, and the Southern Gulf Islands, including School Districts 61, 62, 63, and 64.
- Services are to be provided for the full contract duration, with geographic-specific work plans developed with the Project Authority using Appendix 1, Scope of Work.
- The work may include training educators; coordinating and assisting with classroom incubator (aquarium) setup; delivering salmon eggs; providing indoor and outdoor educational sessions; and covering salmon life cycles, fish dissections, aquatic ecosystems, habitat requirements, environmental sustainability, migration, and related salmon-focused topics.
- The contractor is expected to provide aquarium troubleshooting and maintenance support in schools.
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) Solicitation #: 30008053 This requirement is for Fisheries and Oceans Canada Title: Stream to Sea Program Delivery and Coordination Services: South Coast – Victoria, Sooke, Saanich and Southern Gulf Islands Objective: Fisheries and Oceans Canada, requires Contractors to provide delivery and coordination services for the Stream to Sea Program, as defined by the Project Authority, for schools within School Districts listed below, as well as Independent Schools, other Learning Centres, and community partners in the same geographic area: Victoria, Sooke, Saanich and Southern Gulf Islands (including School Districts (SD) 61, 62, 63, 64) Stream to Sea Program delivery and coordination services are required over the entire duration of this Contract with some times requiring more commitment than others. Delivery and coordination services will be defined on a geographic specific basis through the development of work plan details using the information provided in Appendix 1 (Scope of Work). The Contractor will work with the Project Authority, to coordinate and deliver the Stream to Sea Program in schools and with local community groups. The work will consist of training educators, coordinating and assisting with set up of classroom incubators (aquaria), delivering salmon eggs to schools, providing classroom (indoor and outdoor) sessions which may include the salmon life cycle, fish dissections, aquatic ecosystems and habitat requirements for salmon, environmental sustainability as it relates to salmon, stream to sea migration and other salmon focused education pertinent to the area. The Contractor will provide trouble shooting and maintenance support for aquaria in schools and develop or assist with the development and delivery of a spring fry release program for participating schools. In some instances, the Contractor may participate in the live transport of adult and juvenile salmon and may participate in the spawning of broodstock. Contractor will also support Pacific Region tracking and reporting (i.e. brood stock summary and year end stream to sea data collection/reporting). The Stream to Sea Program aims to develop opportunities for external parties to be involved. Contractors may be required to facilitate and develop opportunities with local communities, First Nations, and community groups.Security Requirement: There is no security associated with this requirement.Period of Contract: The period of contract shall be from date of award to July 31, 2028. There are three (3) option periods of one (1) year to be exercised at the discretion of the Department.Contract Authority: Name: Manon Paulin Phone Number: 438.468.3247Email Address: [email protected] Inquiries: Inquiries regarding this RFP requirement must be submitted to the Contracting Authority named above. BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THAT “BUYANDSELL.GC.CA” IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language.
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