Application_Salish-Seas_Herring_2021 - Request for Proposal (RFP)

Sep 13, 2026

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Request for Proposal (RFP) RFP 2021-042 invites submissions for a Roe Herring licence using a Gillnet gear type. The term runs January 25 to May 31, 2021, with proposals due by January 25 at 4:30 pm and inquiries accepted at least three calendar days before closing. Eligibility prioritizes registered members of the three partnering Nations, while external proposals may be considered if no acceptable bids are received. Proposals must remain open for at least 30 days, and Salish Seas LP may reject, negotiate, cancel, or re-issue the RFP.

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Background

Licence request for proposal

Eligibility

Enquiries

Validity of proposal

Rights of Salish Seas LP

Instructions to applicants

Evaluation of price

Licence and monitoring fees and equipment

Format and content

Evaluation criteria

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) RFP: 2021-042 LICENCE: FH (12 in total) SPECIES: Roe Herring GEAR TYPE: Gillnet TERM: January 25th until May 31st, 2021 CLOSING DATE: January 25th, 2021-4:30 pm INQUIRIES TO: [salishseaslp@gmail.com](salishseaslp@gmail.com) BACKGROUND Salish Seas Fisheries Limited Partnership (Salish Seas LP) is a wholly Indigenous owned entity. It represents a unique joint venture between Musqueam, Tla’amin and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. By working together on this innovative partnership, each community is able to benefit from this fishery model focusing on capacity building, Indigenous involvement, and environmental sustainability. LICENCE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL This is a request (commonly referred to as a Request for Proposal (RFP)) that proposals be developed and submitted to Salish Seas LP based on set criteria. Salish Seas LP will consider entering into a lease agreement for the implementation of the most acceptable proposal which will be determined according to the evaluation criteria set out in this RFP. In addition, the acceptability of the lease agreement terms and conditions upon which the respondent would be prepared to undertake the implementation of the proposal will be measured against the lease agreement terms and conditions set forth in this RFP. The Herring licences are the first RFP process. Salish Seas Fisheries also holds two communal prawn licences and a communal crab licence for which the RFP process will occur around March and May 2021 respectively. ELIGIBILITY Preference will be given first to registered members of the three partnering Nations. If there are no acceptable proposals, Salish Seas LP will consider an external RFP process. ENQUIRIES All enquiries regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing to [salishseaslp@gmail.com](salishseaslp@gmail.com) as early as possible during the RFP period. Enquiries must be received no less than 3 calendar days prior to the RFP closing date. Enquiries or issues received after that time may not be able to be answered prior to the RFP closing date. To ensure consistent information is provided to all applicants, Salish Seas LP will issue regular updates on frequently asked questions regarding RFPs via email only to applicants that have submitted an Enquiry or an application. Meetings will not be held with individual Applicants prior to the closing date/time of the RFP. VALIDITY OF PROPOSAL Any proposal must remain open for acceptance for a period of not less than 30 days after the closing date of the RFP. After the RFP closing date, no amendments to the proposal will be accepted. However, during the evaluation, Salish Seas LP may require clarification from or conduct interviews with Applicants. RIGHTS OF SALISH SEAS LP Salish Seas LP reserves the right to: a. Reject any or all proposals received in response to this RFP. b. Enter into negotiations with Applicants on any or all aspects of their proposal. c. Accept any proposal in whole or in part without prior negotiation. d. Cancel and/or re-issue this RFP at any time. e. Award one or more lease agreements; and f. Retain all proposals submitted in response to this RFP. INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS It is essential that the elements contained in your bid be stated in a clear and concise manner. Failure to provide complete information as requested will be to your disadvantage in the RFP process. EVALUATION OF PRICE The price of bids will be evaluated in Canadian dollars and assessed against current fair market value. Monetary units for the price bids must be in the following format: • CAN $ per Roe Herring Licence for the 2021 Season. • Payment is due upon execution of the Lease Agreement Previous market value assessments can be found in the Castlemain Analysis of Commercial Fishing Licence, Quota, and Vessel Values Report. This can be provided upon request. LICENCE AND MONITORING FEES AND EQUIPMENT Applicants are responsible for paying all re

FAQs

Who is eligible to submit a proposal for the herring licence?

Preference is given first to registered members of the three partnering Nations. If there are no acceptable proposals, Salish Seas LP may consider an external RFP process.

When is the RFP closing date and how should enquiries be submitted?

Enquiries must be submitted in writing to salishseaslp@gmail.com and received no less than 3 calendar days prior to the RFP closing date. Meetings with individual applicants are not held prior to the closing date/time.

How long must a submitted proposal remain open for acceptance and can it be amended after closing?

Any proposal must remain open for acceptance for a period of not less than 30 days after the RFP closing date. After closing, no amendments to the proposal will be accepted, though clarification or interviews may be requested during evaluation.

Sep 13, 2026

Uploaded by Finn