Department of Fisheries and Oceans - 2026 Economic Contributions of BC Small Craft Harbours - RFP 30008546 (2026)
- Due
- Nov 23, 2026
- 16 days left
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
- Duration
- 8 months
- Primary contact
- Terri Jones
- (506) 461-3743
The 30-second brief
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking proposals for the 2026 Economic Contributions of British Columbia Small Craft Harbours (SCH) study under Solicitation 30008546. The scope includes quantifying direct, indirect, and induced economic impacts, developing methods for estimating commercial fishing landed value by city, and assessing benefits to commercial fisheries, aquaculture, indigenous communities, marine tourism, and recreational boating across the Pacific Region SCH network. Deliverables include planning reports, data gap assessments, statistical tables, harbor-level economic estimates, draft and final reports, and a presentation to DFO staff. The submission deadline is November 23, 2026, with an estimated contract term from contract award to June 30, 2027.
Detailed work plan, Data inventory, Data gap assessment, Interview guide, Interview sampling strategy, Schedule of milestones, Draft statistical tables with commercial fishing landed value, Draft report, Executive summary, Supporting statistical tables and appendices, Multipliers, Presentation slides, Final economic contributions report, Methods report for harbor-level commercial fishing estimates, Excel spreadsheet with expenditure/output estimates and multipliers
Lowest Evaluated Price with Mandatory Technical Criteria
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Summary
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking proposals for the 2026 Economic Contributions of British Columbia Small Craft Harbours (SCH) study under Solicitation 30008546.
The scope includes quantifying direct, indirect, and induced economic impacts, developing methods for estimating commercial fishing landed value by city, and assessing benefits to commercial fisheries, aquaculture, indigenous communities, marine tourism, and recreational boating across the Pacific Region SCH network. Deliverables include planning reports, data gap assessments, statistical tables, harbor-level economic estimates, draft and final reports, and a presentation to DFO staff. The submission deadline is November 23, 2026, with an estimated contract term from contract award to June 30, 2027.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest Evaluated Price with Mandatory Technical Criteria
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
15- Detailed work plan
- Data inventory
- Data gap assessment
- Interview guide
- Interview sampling strategy
- Schedule of milestones
- Draft statistical tables with commercial fishing landed value
- Draft report
- Executive summary
- Supporting statistical tables and appendices
- Multipliers
- Presentation slides
- Final economic contributions report
- Methods report for harbor-level commercial fishing estimates
- Excel spreadsheet with expenditure/output estimates and multipliers
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Offer Submission Form
- Offeror Declaration Form
- List of Names for integrity verification
- Integrity Declaration Form
- Submit to
- [email protected] / Canada Post Corporation Connect Service
- Scope location
- Canada
- Reported agency
- Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Fisheries and Oceans Canada?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 23, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected] / Canada Post Corporation Connect Service. For questions, contact Terri Jones.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Fisheries and Oceans Canada in ON, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Terri Jones at (506) 461-3743. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Detailed work plan, Data inventory, Data gap assessment, Interview guide, Interview sampling strategy, Schedule of milestones, Draft statistical tables with commercial fishing landed value, Draft report, Executive summary, Supporting statistical tables and appendices, Multipliers, Presentation slide. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest Evaluated Price with Mandatory Technical Criteria" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Fisheries and Oceans Canada?
All active and historical solicitations from Fisheries and Oceans Canada are tracked and searchable. As a federal agency, Fisheries and Oceans Canada regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 8 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 23, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Offer Submission Form, Offeror Declaration Form, List of Names for integrity verification, Integrity Declaration Form. Review the full document from Fisheries and Oceans Canada for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Canada. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.