Ladner Dredging and Harbour Repairs, Ladner, BC

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Tender brief & compliance checklist

AI-generated on 2026-10-16 from the notice and 7 document(s). It can miss or misread details — always check the official documents before bidding.

• Fisheries and Oceans Canada requires maintenance dredging at Ladner Small Craft Harbour, Ladner, BC.
• Optional work includes float and wharf repairs such as wheel guard, decking, bullrail, rubboards, gangway, floatation, brow log, fender and batter pile replacement.
• The contractor must supply all materials, equipment, tools, services, and labour.
• All work including cleanup and demobilization must be completed by February 28, 2027.
• Bids close October 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
• The solicitation is open to Canadian Contractors only under the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement.

Compliance checklist (mandatory requirements)

• Bid must be submitted electronically by email
  ✓ Quote found in 30008380---itt_en.pdf

  “Bidders must submit their bid electronically by email to the email address identified on the cover page.”

• Bidder must submit names of Subcontractors and Suppliers; failure results in disqualification
  ✓ Quote found in 30008380---itt_en.pdf

  “The Bidder must submit the names of Subcontractors and Suppliers for the part or parts of the Work listed. Failure to do so will result in the disqualification of its bid.”

• Bid bond required (digital or paper format)
  ✓ Quote found in 30008380---itt_en.pdf

  “Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) will be accepting Bid Bonds in Digital Bid Bond Format.”

• Only Canadian Contractors eligible
  ✓ Quote found in 30008380---itt_en.pdf

  “only Canadian Contractors, as defined in SI15 - Definitions, are eligible for this solicitation of bids”

• Optional items must be included in bid; otherwise non-compliant
  ✓ Quote found in 30008380---specifications-en---ladner-dredging-and-harbour-repairs---2026-09-15.pdf

  “Any bid without the inclusion of the following will be considered non-compliant and therefore disqualified.”

Risks and unusual terms

• No site visit required; bidders are responsible for obtaining all necessary information.
• Bidders must assume Owner will temporarily remove finger floats for dredging.
• Optional items must be priced or bid is disqualified.
• Work must be completed within least risk fisheries window by February 28, 2027.
• Marine Liability Insurance required only if using watercraft (dredges, tugs, barges).
• Digital Bid Bond must be electronically verifiable; scanned paper copy not accepted.

Not stated in the available text: Evaluation method and criteria; Bid validity period duration; Insurance requirements details (amounts, coverage); Bid bond amount or percentage; Experience minimums or qualifications; Site visit details (none required); Contract term start date; Payment terms beyond prompt payment act; Environmental permit specific conditions; Dredging quantity or volume

Solicitation documents (9)

• 30008380---addendum-002-(en-fr_final.pdf PDF · Text searchable
• 30008380---addendum-fr-en.pdf PDF · Text searchable
• 30008380---itt_en.pdf PDF · Text searchable
• 30008380---specifications-en---ladner-dredging-and-harbour-repairs---2026-09-15.pdf PDF · Text searchable
• appendix-b-en-dredged-material-disposal-plan.pdf PDF · Text searchable
• appendix-c-en-pyr-00567-1-variance-eng_0.pdf PDF · Text searchable
• dredged-material-disposal-plan.pdf PDF · Text searchable
• 30008380---drawings-en--ladner-dredging-harbour-repairs---2026-09-15.pdf PDF · Could not extract text (may be scanned)
• appendix-a-pyr-00567-1-eng.pdf PDF · Could not extract text (may be scanned)

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