Public Works and Government Services Canada Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada 1 1 RETURN BIDS TO: RETOURNER LES SOUMISSIONS À: Title - Sujet Bid Receiving Public Works and Government Services Canada/Réception des soumissions Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada 1713 Bedford Row Halifax, N.S./Halifax, (N.É.) B3J 1T3 Bid Fax: (902) 496-5016 Solicitation No. - N° de l'invitation Date W010X-15E143/A 2015-03-06 Sea Kayak Outfitter Client Reference No. - N° de référence du client W010X-15E143 GETS Reference No. - N° de référence de SEAG PW-$HAL-220-9476 File No. - N° de dossier CCC No./N° CCC - FMS No./N° VME HAL-4-73234 (220) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DEMANDE DE PROPOSITION Proposal To: Public Works and Government Services Canada We hereby offer to sell to Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, in accordance with the terms and conditions set out herein, referred to herein or attached hereto, the goods, services, and construction listed herein and on any attached sheets at the price(s) set out therefor. Proposition aux: Travaux Publics et Services Gouvernementaux Canada Nous offrons par la présente de vendre à Sa Majesté la Reine du chef du Canada, aux conditions énoncées ou incluses par référence dans la présente et aux annexes ci-jointes, les biens, services et construction énumérés ici sur toute feuille ci-annexée, au(x) prix indiqué(s). Comments - Commentaires Solicitation Closes - L'invitation prend fin at - à 02:00 PM on - le 2015-03-24 F.O.B. - F.A.B. Plant-Usine: Destination: Time Zone Fuseau horaire Atlantic Daylight Saving Time ADT Other-Autre: Address Enquiries to: - Adresser toutes questions à: Buyer Id - Id de l'acheteur Dunphy, Nancy hal220 Telephone No. - N° de téléphone FAX No. - N° de FAX (902) 496-5481 ( (902) 496-5016 ) Destination - of Goods, Services, and Construction: Destination - des biens, services et construction: DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE SERVICE CONTRACTS-BASE LOGISTICS PO BOX 99000, STN FORCES HALIFAX Nova Scotia B3K5X5 Canada Instructions: See Herein Instructions: Voir aux présentes Vendor/Firm Name and Address Raison sociale et adresse du fournisseur/de l'entrepreneur Delivery Required - Livraison exigée Delivery Offered - Livraison proposée See Herein Vendor/Firm Name and Address Raison sociale et adresse du fournisseur/de l'entrepreneur Issuing Office - Bureau de distribution Atlantic Region Acquisitions/Région de l'Atlantique Acquisitions 1713 Bedford Row Halifax, N.S./Halifax, (N.É.) B3J 3C9 Nova Scot Telephone No. - N° de téléphone Facsimile No. - N° de télécopieur Name and title of person authorized to sign on behalf of Vendor/Firm (type or print) Nom et titre de la personne autorisée à signer au nom du fournisseur/ de l'entrepreneur (taper ou écrire en caractères d'imprimerie) Signature Canada Page 1 of - de 2 Date Solicitation No. - N° de l'invitation Amd. No. - N° de la modif. Buyer ID - Id de l'acheteur Client Ref. No. - N° de réf. du client File No. - N° du dossier CCC No./N° CCC - FMS No/ N° VME W010X-15E143 HAL-4-73234 W010X-15E143/A hal220 Page 2 of - de 2 Solicitation No. - N° de l'invitation Amd. No. - N° de la modif. W010X-15E143/A Buyer ID - Id de l'acheteur hal220 Client Ref. No. - N° de réf. du client File No. - N° du dossier W010X-15E143 HAL-4-73234 CCC No./N° CCC - FMS No./N° VME TABLE OF CONTENTS PART 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................... 2 1.1 1.2 1.3 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................ 2 STATEMENT OF W ORK ....................................................................................................................... 2 DEBRIEFINGS ...................................................................................................................................... 2 PART 2 - BIDDER INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................. 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS, CLAUSES AND CONDITIONS ................................................................... 2 SUBMISSION OF BIDS ......................................................................................................................... 2 FORMER PUBLIC SERVANT................................................................................................................. 3 ENQUIRIES - BID SOLICITATION .......................................................................................................... 4 APPLICABLE LAWS .............................................................................................................................. 4 PART 3 - BID PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................. 5 3.1 BID PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................... 5 PART 4 - EVALUATION PROCEDURES AND BASIS OF SELECTION ...................................................... 6 4.1 4.2 EVALUATION PROCEDURES................................................................................................................ 6 BASIS OF SELECTION ......................................................................................................................... 6 PART 5 - CERTIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 6 5.1 CERTIFICATIONS PRECEDENT TO CONTRACT AWARD ...................................................................... 7 PART 6 - RESULTING CONTRACT CLAUSES .............................................................................................. 8 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9 6.10 6.11 6.12 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................ 8 STATEMENT OF W ORK ....................................................................................................................... 8 STANDARD CLAUSES AND CONDITIONS ............................................................................................. 8 DURATION OF CONTRACT ......................................................................................................... 8 AUTHORITIES ...................................................................................................................................... 8 PROACTIVE DISCLOSURE OF CONTRACTS WITH FORMER PUBLIC SERVANTS ................................. 9 PAYMENT .......................................................................................................................................... 10 INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................ 10 CERTIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 11 APPLICABLE LAWS ............................................................................................................................ 11 PRIORITY OF DOCUMENTS ............................................................................................................... 11 DEFENCE CONTRACT ....................................................................................................................... 11 ANNEX "A" – STATEMENT OF WORK ANNEX "B" – MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS / RATED REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION METHOD ANNEX "C" – FINANCIAL PRICING ANNEX "D" – CODE OF CONDUCT Page 1 of - de 12 Solicitation No. - N° de l'invitation Amd. No. - N° de la modif. W010X-15E143/A Buyer ID - Id de l'acheteur hal220 Client Ref. No. - N° de réf. du client File No. - N° du dossier W010X-15E143 HAL-4-73234 CCC No./N° CCC - FMS No./N° VME PART 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Security Requirements There is no security requirement associated with the solicitation document. 1.2 Statement of Work The Work to be performed is detailed in Annex A attached. 1.3 Debriefings Bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within 15 working days from receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person. The requirement is limited to Canadian goods and/or services. PART 2 - BIDDER INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 Standard Instructions, Clauses and Conditions All instructions, clauses and conditions identified in the bid solicitation by number, date and title are set out in the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions Manual (https://buyandsell.gc.ca/policy-andguidelines/standard-acquisition-clauses-and-conditions-manual) issued by Public Works and Government Services Canada. Bidders who submit a bid agree to be bound by the instructions, clauses and conditions of the bid solicitation and accept the clauses and conditions of the resulting contract. The 2003 (2014-09-25) Standard Instructions - Goods or Services - Competitive Requirements, are incorporated by reference into and form part of the bid solicitation. “Subsections 04 and 05 of Section 01 Integrity Provisions - Bid of the Standard Instructions 2003 incorporated by reference above are deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following: Subsection 5.4 of 2003, Standard Instructions - Goods or Services - Competitive Requirements, is amended as follows: Delete: 60 days Insert: 90 days 2.2 Submission of Bids Bids must be submitted only to Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) Bid Receiving Unit by the date, time and place indicated on page 1 of the bid solicitation. Due to the nature of the bid solicitation, bids transmitted by facsimile to PWGSC will not be accepted. Page 2 of - de 12 Solicitation No. - N° de l'invitation Amd. No. - N° de la modif. W010X-15E143/A Client Ref. No. - N° de réf. du client File No. - N° du dossier W010X-15E143 HAL-4-73234 2.3 Buyer ID - Id de l'acheteur hal220 CCC No./N° CCC - FMS No./N° VME Former Public Servant Contracts awarded to former public servants (FPS) in receipt of a pension or of a lump sum payment must bear the closest public scrutiny, and reflect fairness in the spending of public funds. In order to comply with Treasury Board policies and directives on contracts awarded to FPSs, bidders must provide the information required below before contract award. If the answer to the questions and, as applicable the information required have not been received by the time the evaluation of bids is completed, Canada will inform the Bidder of a time frame within which to provide the information. Failure to comply with Canada’s request and meet the requirement within the prescribed time frame will render the bid nonresponsive. Definitions For the purposes of this clause,"former public servant" is any former member of a department as defined in the Financial Administration Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-11, a former member of the Canadian Armed Forces or a former member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. A former public servant may be: a. an individual; b. an individual who has incorporated; c. a partnership made of former public servants; or d. a sole proprietorship or entity where the affected individual has a controlling or major interest in the entity. "lump sum payment period" means the period measured in weeks of salary, for which payment has been made to facilitate the transition to retirement or to other employment as a result of the implementation of various programs to reduce the size of the Public Service. The lump sum payment period does not include the period of severance pay, which is measured in a like manner. "pension" means a pension or annual allowance paid under the Public Service Superannuation Act (PSSA), R.S., 1985, c. P-36, and any increases paid pursuant to the Supplementary Retirement Benefits Act, R.S., 1985, c. S-24 as it affects the PSSA. It does not include pensions payable pursuant to the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act, R.S., 1985, c. C-17, the Defence Services Pension Continuation Act, 1970, c. D-3, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pension Continuation Act , 1970, c. R-10, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act, R.S., 1985, c. R-11, the Members of Parliament Retiring Allowances Act, R.S. 1985, c. M-5, and that portion of pension payable to the Canada Pension Plan Act, R.S., 1985, c. C-8. Former Public Servant in Receipt of a Pension As per the above definitions, is the Bidder a FPS in receipt of a pension? Yes ( ) No ( ) If so, the Bidder must provide the following information, for all FPSs in receipt of a pension, as applicable: a. name of former public servant; b. date of termination of employment or retirement from the Public Service. By providing this information, Bidders agree that the successful Bidder’s status, with respect to being a former public servant in receipt of a pension, will be reported on departmental websites as part of the Page 3 of - de 12 Solicitation No. - N° de l'invitation Amd. No. - N° de la modif. W010X-15E143/A Buyer ID - Id de l'acheteur hal220 Client Ref. No. - N° de réf. du client File No. - N° du dossier W010X-15E143 HAL-4-73234 CCC No./N° CCC - FMS No./N° VME published proactive disclosure reports in accordance with Contracting Policy Notice: 2012-2 and the Guidelines on the Proactive Disclosure of Contracts. Work Force Adjustment Directive Is the Bidder a FPS who received a lump sum payment pursuant to the terms of the Work Force Adjustment Directive? Yes ( ) No ( ) If so, the Bidder must provide the following information: a. name of former public servant; b. conditions of the lump sum payment incentive; c. date of termination of employment; d. amount of lump sum payment; e. rate of pay on which lump sum payment is based; f. period of lump sum payment including start date, end date and number of weeks; g. number and amount (professional fees) of other contracts subject to the restrictions of a work force adjustment program. For all contracts awarded during the lump sum payment period, the total amount of fees that may be paid to a FPS who received a lump sum payment is $5,000, including Applicable Taxes. 2.4 Enquiries - Bid Solicitation All enquiries must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority no later than (5) calendar days before the bid closing date. Enquiries received after that time may not be answered. Bidders should reference as accurately as possible the numbered item of the bid solicitation to which the enquiry relates. Care should be taken by bidders to explain each question in sufficient detail in order to enable Canada to provide an accurate answer. Technical enquiries that are of a proprietary nature must be clearly marked "proprietary" at each relevant item. Items identified as "proprietary" will be treated as such except where Canada determines that the enquiry is not of a proprietary nature. Canada may edit the question(s) or may request that the Bidder do so, so that the proprietary nature of the question(s) is eliminated, and the enquiry can be answered to all bidders. Enquiries not submitted in a form that can be distributed to all bidders may not be answered by Canada. 2.5 Applicable Laws Any resulting contract must be interpreted and governed, and the relations between the parties determined, by the laws in force in Nova Scotia. Bidders may, at their discretion, substitute the applicable laws of a Canadian province or territory of their choice without affecting the validity of their bid, by deleting the name of the Canadian province or territory specified and inserting the name of the Canadian province or territory of their choice. If no change is made, it acknowledges that the applicable laws specified are acceptable to the bidders. Page 4 of - de 12 Solicitation No. - N° de l'invitation Amd. No. - N° de la modif. W010X-15E143/A Buyer ID - Id de l'acheteur hal220 Client Ref. No. - N° de réf. du client File No. - N° du dossier W010X-15E143 HAL-4-73234 CCC No./N° CCC - FMS No./N° VME PART 3 - BID PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 Bid Preparation Instructions Canada requests that bidders provide their bid in separately bound sections as follows: Section I: Technical Bid (2 hard copies) Section II: Financial Bid (1 hard copy) Section III: Certifications (1 hard copy) If there is a discrepancy between the wording of the soft copy and the hard copy, the wording of the hard copy will have priority over the wording of the soft copy. Prices must appear in the financial bid only. No prices must be indicated in any other section of the bid. Canada requests that bidders follow the format instructions described below in the preparation of their bid: (a) (b) use 8.5 x 11 inch (216 mm x 279 mm) paper; use a numbering system that corresponds to the bid solicitation. In April 2006, Canada issued a policy directing federal departments and agencies to take the necessary steps to incorporate environmental considerations into the procurement process Policy on Green Procurement (http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/ecologisation-greening/achats-procurement/politique-policyeng.html). To assist Canada in reaching its objectives, bidders should: 1) use 8.5 x 11 inch (216 mm x 279 mm) paper containing fibre certified as originating from a sustainably-managed forest and containing minimum 30% recycled content; and 2) use an environmentally-preferable format including black and white printing instead of colour printing, printing double sided/duplex, using staples or clips instead of cerlox, duotangs or binders. Section I: Technical Bid In their technical bid, bidders should explain and demonstrate how they propose to meet the requirements and how they will carry out the Work. Section II: Financial Bid Bidders must submit their financial bid in accordance with the Financial Proposal in Annex C. The total amount of Applicable Taxes must be shown separately. Section III: Certifications Bidders must submit the certifications required under Part 5 and under Annex B. Page 5 of - de 12 Solicitation No. - N° de l'invitation Amd. No. - N° de la modif. W010X-15E143/A Buyer ID - Id de l'acheteur hal220 Client Ref. No. - N° de réf. du client File No. - N° du dossier W010X-15E143 HAL-4-73234 CCC No./N° CCC - FMS No./N° VME PART 4 - EVALUATION PROCEDURES AND BASIS OF SELECTION 4.1 Evaluation Procedures (a) Bids will be assessed in accordance with the entire requirement of the bid solicitation including the technical and financial evaluation criteria. (b) An evaluation team composed of representatives of Canada will evaluate the bids. (c) The evaluation team will determine first if there are two or more bids with a valid Canadian Content certification. In that event, the evaluation process will be limited to the bids with the certification; otherwise, all bids will be evaluated. If some of the bids with a valid certification are declared non-responsive, or are withdrawn, and less than two responsive bids with a valid certification remain, the evaluation will continue among those bids with a valid certification. If all bids with a valid certification are subsequently declared non-responsive, or are withdrawn, then all the other bids received will be evaluated. 4.1.1 Technical Evaluation See Annex B for the mandatory evaluation criteria and point-rated criteria. 4.1.2 Financial Evaluation SACC Manual Clause A0220T (2014-06-26), Evaluation of Price 4.2 Basis of Selection 1. To be declared responsive, a bid must: a. comply with all the requirements of the bid solicitation; and b. meet all mandatory technical evaluation criteria; and c. obtain the required minimum of six (6) points. The rating is performed on a scale of 20 points." 2. Bids not meeting (a) or (b) or (c) will be declared non-responsive. The responsive bid with the lowest evaluated price will be recommended for award of a contract. PART 5 - CERTIFICATIONS Bidders must provide the required certifications and associated information to be awarded a contract. The certifications provided by bidders to Canada are subject to verification by Canada at all times. Canada will declare a bid non-responsive, or will declare a contractor in default in carrying out any of its obligations under the Contract, if any certification made by the Bidder is found to be untrue whether made knowingly or unknowingly, during the bid evaluation period or during the contract period. Page 6 of - de 12 Solicitation No. - N° de l'invitation Amd. No. - N° de la modif. W010X-15E143/A Buyer ID - Id de l'acheteur hal220 Client Ref. No. - N° de réf. du client File No. - N° du dossier W010X-15E143 HAL-4-73234 CCC No./N° CCC - FMS No./N° VME The Contracting Authority will have the right to ask for additional information to verify the Bidder’s certifications. Failure to comply and to cooperate with any request or requirement imposed by the Contracting Authority may render the bid non-responsive or constitute a default under the Contract. 5.1 Certifications Precedent to Contract Award The certifications listed below should be completed and submitted with the bid, but may be submitted afterwards. If any of these required certifications is not completed and submitted as requested, the Contracting Authority will inform the Bidder of a time frame within which to provide the information. Failure to comply with the request of the Contracting Authority and to provide the certifications within the time frame provided will render the bid non-responsive. 5.1.1 Integrity Provisions - Associated Information (See Annex D) By submitting a bid, the Bidder certifies that the Bidder and its Affiliates are in compliance with the provisions as stated in Section 01 Integrity Provisions - Bid of Standard Instructions 2003. The associated information required within the Integrity Provisions will assist Canada in confirming that the certifications are true. 5.1.2 Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity - Bid Certification By submitting a bid, the Bidder certifies that the Bidder, and any of the Bidder's members if the Bidder is a Joint Venture, is not named on the Federal Contractors Program (FCP) for employment equity "FCP Limited Eligibility to Bid" list (http://www.labour.gc.ca/eng/standards_equity/eq/emp/fcp/list/inelig.shtml) available from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) - Labour's website. Canada will have the right to declare a bid non-responsive if the Bidder, or any member of the Bidder if the Bidder is a Joint Venture, appears on the “FCP Limited Eligibility to Bid “ list at the time of contract award. 5.1.3 Additional Certifications Precedent to Contract Award 5.1.3.1 Canadian Content Certification This procurement is limited to Canadian services. The Bidder certifies that: ( ) the service offered is a Canadian service as defined in paragraph 2 of clause A3050T. 5.1.3.1.1 SACC Manual clause A3050T (2014-11-27) Canadian Content Definition 5.1.3.2 Status and Availability of Resources 5.1.3.2.1 SACC Manual clause A3005T (2010-08-16) Status and Availability of Resources Page 7 of - de 12 Solicitation No. - N° de l'invitation Amd. No. - N° de la modif. Buyer ID - Id de l'acheteur W010X-15E143/A hal220 Client Ref. No. - N° de réf. du client File No. - N° du dossier W010X-15E143 HAL-4-73234 CCC No./N° CCC - FMS No./N° VME 5.1.3.3 Education and Experience 5.1.3.3.1 SACC Manual clause A3010T (2010-08-16) Education and Experience PART 6 - RESULTING CONTRACT CLAUSES The following clauses and conditions apply to and form part of any contract resulting from the bid solicitation. 6.1 Security Requirements 6.1.1 There is no security requirement applicable to this Contract. 6.2 Statement of Work The Contractor must perform the Work in accordance with the Statement of Work at Annex "A". 6.3 Standard Clauses and Conditions All clauses and conditions identified in the Contract by number, date and title are set out in the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions Manual (https://buyandsell.gc.ca/policy-and-guidelines/standardacquisition-clauses-and-conditions-manual) issued by Public Works and Government Services Canada. 6.3.1 General Conditions 2010C (2014-09-25), General Conditions - Services (Medium Complexity) apply to and form part of the Contract. 6.4 Duration of Contract 6.4.1 Period of the Contract th rd The period of the Contract is from July 8 , 2015 to August 3 , 2015 inclusive. 6.5 Authorities 6.5.1 Contracting Authority The Contracting Authority for the Contract is: Nancy Dunphy Supply Officer|Agent des contracts Public Works and Government Services Canada|Travaux Publics et Services Gouvernementaux Canada Atlantic Region Acquisitions/Région de l'Atlantique Acquisitions Telephone|Téléphone: 902.496.5481 Facsimile|Télécopier: 902.496.5016 Email|Courriel: nancy.dunphy@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca 1713 Bedford Row, Halifax, NS / (N.É.) B3J 3C9 The Contracting Authority is responsible for the management of the Contract and any changes to the Contract must be authorized in writing by the Contracting Authority. The Contractor must not perform Page 8 of - de 12 Solicitation No. - N° de l'invitation Amd. No. - N° de la modif. W010X-15E143/A Buyer ID - Id de l'acheteur hal220 Client Ref. No. - N° de réf. du client File No. - N° du dossier W010X-15E143 HAL-4-73234 CCC No./N° CCC - FMS No./N° VME work in excess of or outside the scope of the Contract based on verbal or written requests or instructions from anybody other than the Contracting Authority. 6.5.2 Project Authority The Project Authority for the Contract is: WILL BE NAMED AT CONTRACT AWARD. Name: Title: Organization: Address: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ Telephone : ___ ___ _______ Facsimile: ___ ___ _______ E-mail address: ___________________ The Project Authority is the representative of the department or agency for whom the Work is being carried out under the Contract and is responsible for all matters concerning the technical content of the Work under the Contract. Technical matters may be discussed with the Project Authority, however the Project Authority has no authority to authorize changes to the scope of the Work. Changes to the scope of the Work can only be made through a contract amendment issued by the Contracting Authority. 6.5.3 Contractor's Representative BIDDER TO FILL IN. Name: Title: Organization: Address: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ Telephone : ___ ___ _______ Facsimile: ___ ___ _______ E-mail address: ___________________ 6.6 Proactive Disclosure of Contracts with Former Public Servants By providing information on its status, with respect to being a former public servant in receipt of a Public Service Superannuation Act (PSSA) pension, the Contractor has agreed that this information will be reported on departmental websites as part of the published proactive disclosure reports, in accordance with Contracting Policy Notice: 2012-2 of the Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada. Page 9 of - de 12 Solicitation No. - N° de l'invitation Amd. No. - N° de la modif. W010X-15E143/A Buyer ID - Id de l'acheteur hal220 Client Ref. No. - N° de réf. du client File No. - N° du dossier W010X-15E143 HAL-4-73234 6.7 Payment 6.7.1 Basis of Payment CCC No./N° CCC - FMS No./N° VME In consideration of the Contractor satisfactorily completing all of its obligations under the Contract, the Contractor will be paid a firm price, as specified in Annex C for a cost of $ ___________( insert the amount at contract award). Customs duties are included and Applicable Taxes are extra. Canada will not pay the Contractor for any design changes, modifications or interpretations of the Work, unless they have been approved, in writing, by the Contracting Authority before their incorporation into the Work. 6.7.2 Terms of Payment – Single Payment Canada will pay the Contractor upon completion and delivery of the Work in accordance with the payment provisions of the Contract if: a. an accurate and complete invoice and any other documents required by the Contract have been submitted in accordance with the invoicing instructions provided in the Contract; b. all such documents have been verified by Canada; c. 6.8 the Work delivered has been accepted by Canada. Invoicing Instructions 1. The Contractor must submit invoices in accordance with the section entitled "Invoice Submission" of the general conditions. Invoices cannot be submitted until all work identified in the invoice is completed. Each invoice must be supported by: a. a copy of the release document and any other documents as specified in the Contract; b. a copy of the invoices, receipts, vouchers for all direct expenses, and all travel and living expenses; 2. Invoices must be distributed as follows: a. The original and one (1) copy must be forwarded to the address shown on page 1 of the Contract for certification and payment. b. One (1) copy must be forwarded to the Contracting Authority identified under the section entitled "Authorities" of the Contract. Page 10 of - de 12 Solicitation No. - N° de l'invitation Amd. No. - N° de la modif. W010X-15E143/A Client Ref. No. - N° de réf. du client File No. - N° du dossier W010X-15E143 HAL-4-73234 6.9 Certifications 6.9.1 Compliance Buyer ID - Id de l'acheteur hal220 CCC No./N° CCC - FMS No./N° VME The continuous compliance with the certifications provided by the Contractor in its bid and the ongoing cooperation in providing associated information are conditions of the Contract. Certifications are subject to verification by Canada during the entire period of the Contract. If the Contractor does not comply with any certification, fails to provide the associated information, or if it is determined that any certification made by the Contractor in its bid is untrue, whether made knowingly or unknowingly, Canada has the right, pursuant to the default provision of the Contract, to terminate the Contract for default. 6.9.2 SACC Manual Clauses SACC Manual clause A3060C (2008-05-12) Canadian Content Certification 6.10 Applicable Laws The Contract must be interpreted and governed, and the relations between the parties determined, by the laws in force in Nova Scotia. 6.11 Priority of Documents If there is a discrepancy between the wording of any documents that appear on the list, the wording of the document that first appears on the list has priority over the wording of any document that subsequently appears on the list. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) the Articles of Agreement; the general conditions 2010C (2014-09-25) Services (Medium Complexity); Annex A, Statement of Work; Annex C, Financial Pricing; Annex D, Code of Conduct; the Contractor's bid dated _______ (insert date of bid) (If the bid was clarified or amended, insert at the time of contract award: “, as clarified on _______” or “, as amended on_________” and insert date(s) of clarification(s) or amendment(s)) 6.12 Defence Contract SACC Manual clause A9006C (2012-07-16) Defence Contract Page 11 of - de 12 Solicitation No. - N° de l'invitation Amd. No. - N° de la modif. W010X-15E143/A Buyer ID - Id de l'acheteur hal220 Client Ref. No. - N° de réf. du client File No. - N° du dossier W010X-15E143 HAL-4-73234 CCC No./N° CCC - FMS No./N° VME ANNEX "D" – CODE OF CONDUCT COMPLETE LIST OF EACH INDIVIDUAL WHO ARE CURRENTLY DIRECTORS OF THE BIDDER. NOTE TO BIDDERS WRITE DIRECTOR'S SURNAMES AND GIVEN NAMES IN BLOCK LETTERS SURNAME GIVEN NAMES TITLE ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Page 12 of - de 12 Solicitation No. - N° de l'invitation Amd. No. - N° de la modif. W010X-15E143/A Client Ref. No. - N° de réf. du client W010X-15E143 Buyer ID - Id de l'acheteur hal220 File No. - N° du dossier CCC No./N° CCC - FMS No./N° VME HAL-4-73234 Annex A Statement of Work (SOW) 1. Objective: 1.1. To obtain the services of a Sea Kayak Outfitter to conduct a Sea Kayak Expedition for a total of twenty (20) programme days from 08 July 2015 to 03 August 2015 for sixty (60) Cadets, twelve (12) Staff Cadets, and between twelve (12) and fourteen (14) Adult Cadet Instructors Cadre (CIC) Staff as outlined below. 2. Background: 2.1. Argonaut Cadet Training Center (CTC) will organize and conduct a CTC Army Cadet Adventure Expedition. Regional Cadet Support Unit (Atlantic) (RCSU (A)) currently lacks the special technical expertise to conduct this type of activity and training within acceptable safety guidelines. Therefore, RCSU (A) has a requirement to contract the services of an external agency to conduct the sea kayak training and expedition. 3. Definitions: 3.1. Adventure Activities: For the purposes of this SOW, “Adventure Activities” refers to the component activities of the required service, which are Sea Kayaking and the preliminary training associated with these activities. 3.2. Expedition: Refers to the CTC Army Cadet Adventure Expedition, specifically the continuous part of the schedule during which the Outfitter is providing the required services. 3.3. Outfitter: Agency who is contracted to provide the services outlined in this SOW. 3.4. CIC Staff: Canadian Forces Officers of the Cadet Instructors Cadre who are employed to escort and supervise cadet participants during the adventure activities. 3.5. Guides: Persons, having the required experience and qualifications employed by the Outfitter to plan and lead the adventure activities. 3.6. CTC: Cadet Training Center. The Cadet Training Centre, in CFB Gagetown, N.B., is one of four Cadet Training Centres in Atlantic Canada. 4. References: 4.1. The following documents and standards shall be taken as requirements only where referred to specifically in the requirements section of this SOW. Otherwise they are meant to support general understanding of the SOW only. Page 1 of 7 Solicitation No. - N° de l'invitation Amd. No. - N° de la modif. W010X-15E143/A Client Ref. No. - N° de réf. du client W010X-15E143 Buyer ID - Id de l'acheteur hal220 File No. - N° du dossier CCC No./N° CCC - FMS No./N° VME HAL-4-73234 4.1.1. Reference A: Royal Canadian Army Cadets Adventure Training Safety Standards: CF Publication A-CR-CCP-951/PT-001. This reference provides guidance for the safe conduct of adventure activities. Applicable sections are attached in Chapter 3. (enclosed). 4.1.2. Reference B: Canadian Cadet Program Water Safety Orders: CF Publication A-CR-CCP030/PT/001. This reference provides guidance for the safe conduct of water activities, including Sea Kayaking. Applicable sections are attached at (enclosed). 4.1.3. Reference C: Expedition Instructor Qualification Standard and Plan: CF Publication A-CRCCP-716/PG-001. This plan outlines the guidance for the safe and efficient operation of the Expedition Instructor Course. Applicable sections are attached at (enclosed). 4.1.4. Reference D: Compliance Guide for Human-Powered Non-Pleasure Vessels: Transport Canada publication TP 15204E (04/2014). This publication provides a reference document to the various regulatory requirements and standards in Canada that apply to humanpowered non-pleasure vessels and to support the safety and protection of persons working onboard these types of vessels in Canada (enclosed). 4.1.5. Reference E: Paddle Canada: This is the national organization responsible for developing standards and training for canoeing and kayaking in Canada. We accept Paddle Canada instructor and leadership qualifications for individuals to lead sea kayaking activities. More info is available at http://www.paddlingcanada.com 4.1.6. Reference F: Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Skills Introduction to Kayaking course outline. http://www.paddlingcanada.com/pdf/sk_program_levels/intro_to_kayaking.pdf (not enclosed) 4.1.7. Reference G: Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Tides, Currents and Water Levels: http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/eng (not enclosed) 4.1.8. Reference H: Environment Canada Marine Weather Forecast: http://weather.gc.ca/marine/region_e.html?mapID=15 (not enclosed) 5. Description of Requirements and Conditions 5.1. General. The Expedition must be conducted within Passamaquoddy Bay from St. Andrews around the archipelago islands. The Expedition activity must be five (5) days in duration per rotation and involves twenty to twenty four (20-24) Army Cadets aged 16-18 years. Three to Four (3-4) CIC staff will supervise and accompany the cadets. The general focus of the Expedition will be to provide opportunities to develop leadership skills, teamwork, and personal growth, through challenging adventurous activities with a perception of risk. 5.2. Scope. The commercial outfitter shall provide qualified sea kayak guides to lead twenty to twenty four (20-24) Cadets and three to four (3-4) CIC Staff on three (3) consecutive five (5) day sea kayak expeditions. The outfitter shall provide no less than two (2) guides. These guides are Page 2 of 7 Solicitation No. - N° de l'invitation Amd. No. - N° de la modif. W010X-15E143/A Client Ref. No. - N° de réf. du client W010X-15E143 Buyer ID - Id de l'acheteur hal220 File No. - N° du dossier CCC No./N° CCC - FMS No./N° VME HAL-4-73234 required to hold various certifications outlined in paragraph 6.2. Guides are required to provide a minimum amount of safety equipment and must possess the skills and qualifications to use them in an efficient and effective manner. 5.3. Dates. A total of five (5) programme days of sea kayaking activity per rotation are required to be conducted from 17 Jul to 03 August 2015. 5.3.1. Rotation one will be from 17-21 Jul 2015; 5.3.2. Rotation two will be from 23-27 Jul 2015; and 5.3.3. Rotation three will be from 29 Jul to 02 August 2015. 5.3.4. Days in between (22 and 28 July 2015) rotations will allow for equipment reset and rest periods. 5.4. Six (6) programme days are to be allotted for pre training to be conducted from 08-14 July 2015. Pre-training will consist of three preliminary training sessions, each consisting of two (2) consecutive days. The required dates are as follows: 5.4.1. Preliminary training session one will be from 08-09 July 2015; 5.4.2. Preliminary training session two will be from 10-11 July 2015; and 5.4.3. Preliminary training session three will be from 13-14 Jul 2015. 5.5. Each two day preliminary training session will be conducted at Argonaut CTC located at CFB Gagetown. Guides will be required to travel to and from home locations to the site on these days. 5.6. Each rotation of the Expedition will start off and end at the Ganong Nature Park and continue for five (5) days for the actual conduct of the sea kayak expedition journey with a pre-defined start and end point to include designated camp sites each evening. 5.7. Programme Content and Route: The expedition must include a combination of training and skill development. The activity will include an introductory component to familiarize participants with safety issues, necessary skills and equipment. Guides and instruction will be provided by the Outfitter. The following outline of the expedition route is based on there being one continuous expedition. This proposed expedition provides for a number of options to adapt any part of the route to shorten or lengthen the time and distance to be covered. 5.8. Length and duration: The sea kayaking expedition must be along a coastal route of five (5) predefined days or “legs”. Each leg will conclude at that evenings camping area. The expedition start point, legs and end point are to be determined in the outfitters proposal based on the assumption that the group will be of a high level of personal physical fitness. Paddling into and exploring some of the coastal bays and fjords are also acceptable and can be included in the days itinerary. The daily legs should be of sufficient distance to take approximately a minimum of seven to eight (7 – 8) hours of on the water paddling to the next camp site. The days should also allow time to explore any points of interest along the route. Each rotation of the expedition will start and finish at Ganong Nature Park campground, at which there is a land access point (put-in and take-out). Page 3 of 7 Solicitation No. - N° de l'invitation Amd. No. - N° de la modif. W010X-15E143/A Client Ref. No. - N° de réf. du client Buyer ID - Id de l'acheteur hal220 File No. - N° du dossier W010X-15E143 CCC No./N° CCC - FMS No./N° VME HAL-4-73234 5.9. Preliminary Training - Phase One: 5.9.1. The outfitter will provide six (6) days of preliminary training to take place before the cadets begin on the expedition route. The six (6) days will consist of three (3) courses, each two (2) consecutive days in duration. This must consist of delivering the skills training as defined in the Paddle Canada “Sea Kayak Skills Introduction to Kayaking” course outline outlined at Ref F. The practical component of this training will be held on-site in an adjacent lake. NOTE: While there is no requirement to award a Paddle Canada certificate to the participants, the course outline shall be used as a syllabus for each of the Preliminary Training Courses. 5.10. Sea Kayaking Portion - Phase Two: 5.10.1. Expedition will begin with sea kayaking from Ganong Nature Park. While sea kayaking along the coast the Expedition will visit some of the uninhabited and isolated islands, also kayaking up some of the Fiords and bays. The sea kayak journey must end in Ganong Nature Park. This phase will take five (5) days per rotation as outlined in para 5.4. 6. Roles and Responsibilities: 6.1. DND 6.1.1. CIC Staff: The CIC Staff that lead the participants are Cadet Instructor Cadre Officers of the Canadian Forces Reserve. Their role is to supervise and assess the cadets. During the conduct of the Expedition, it is expected that CIC staff will participate with the cadets. Issues with cadets such as behavioural problems, refusal to participate or non-compliance with safety rules and procedures should be brought to the attention of CIC staff for action and documentation. CIC staff should in no way impede the technical authority of the guides during the conduct of the adventure activities. 6.1.2. CIC Staff will provide the following: 6.1.2.1. Equipment: CTC will provide all required equipment for the Cadet and CIC participants, including tandem and single kayaks, spray decks and paddles. The Cadets will be paired and issued tandem sea kayaks, while the CIC Staff will be in solo sea kayaks. CTC will also provide at least one (1) spare paddle for every six (6) participants and CIC Staff. CIC Staff will have in their possession a satellite phone and a SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger for use in case of emergency. 6.1.2.2. Food/Water: CTC will provide all food required for the Cadets and CIC participants for the duration of the Expedition, beginning with the first and ending with the last meal at the staging site. Meals will be planned in such that they may be prepared in wilderness camping situations, using equipment provided by Argonaut CTC. Page 4 of 7 Solicitation No. - N° de l'invitation Amd. No. - N° de la modif. W010X-15E143/A hal220 Client Ref. No. - N° de réf. du client W010X-15E143 Buyer ID - Id de l'acheteur File No. - N° du dossier CCC No./N° CCC - FMS No./N° VME HAL-4-73234 6.1.2.3. Accommodations/Bathroom Facilities: Argonaut CTC will provide a site to accommodate, feed and train the Cadet personnel during the preliminary training. Tented accommodations will be used by the cadets and CIC Staff during the expedition. The number of tents will be twelve to thirteen (12-13) per rotation, as well as a separate area for meal preparation. 6.1.2.4. Transportation: The cadets/CIC Staff will be transported to and from the Outfitter’s on site location by transportation provided by Argonaut CTC. 6.1.3. One of the CIC Staff members attending holds a Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Level 2 skills certification and may be engaged by the guides to provide technical assistance if required. 6.2. Guides: 6.2.1. The outfitter must provide qualified staff to lead the Expedition. During the conduct of the Expedition, the guides will have complete technical authority over the Cadet personnel and their supervisors. The guides will be responsible for providing their own technical equipment and food. 6.2.2. The Outfitter must provide a minimum of two (2) guides with the following qualifications along with $1M liability insurance. 6.2.2.1. Paddle Canada Sea Kayaking Level II, with at least one guide having Level III or higher (equivalent qualifications may be accepted upon review by RCSU (A)); and 6.2.2.2. At least one guide must be experienced and familiar with leading multi-day trips along the applicable sea kayaking routes to be used. 6.2.2.3. At least one (1) guide must possess Wilderness First Aid certification. 6.2.2.4. At least one (1) guide must possess Restricted Operator’s Certificate – Maritime. 6.2.2.5. Each guide shall have a completed Criminal Records Check with Child Abuse Registry search reports within the last two (2) years. The Outfitter shall submit proof upon request by a representative of the Client Unit. 6.2.3. The outfitter shall provide four (4) qualified guides to meet industry guidelines and cadet program safety publications. 6.2.4. Guides must follow all applicable Transport Canada, Canadian Coast Guard and Paddle Canada Guidelines. 6.2.5. The Cadets will be providing their own tenting accommodations during the expedition. The number of tents will be approximately twelve to thirteen (12-13) two-person tents as well as a food preparation area. The group size and number of tents must be taken into consideration by the guides when planning camping locations each night. Page 5 of 7 Solicitation No. - N° de l'invitation Amd. No. - N° de la modif. W010X-15E143/A Client Ref. No. - N° de réf. du client Buyer ID - Id de l'acheteur hal220 File No. - N° du dossier W010X-15E143 CCC No./N° CCC - FMS No./N° VME HAL-4-73234 6.2.6. Guides shall inspect Cadet and CIC equipment to ensure it complies with Paddle Canada and Transport Canada acts, regulations and standards. 6.2.7. The Outfitter and/or guides must provide the following: 6.2.7.1. Personal kayaking gear 6.2.7.2. Personal food and water 6.2.7.3. Personal camping equipment 6.2.7.4. Appropriate rescue gear and equipment 6.2.7.5. At least one (1) operational VHF Radio with spare battery 6.2.7.6. Kayak field repair supplies 6.2.7.7. At least three (3) pyrotechnic distress signals (type A, B or C)* 6.2.7.8. Marine emergency first aid kit, watertight and appropriate for size of the group and duration of the trip* 6.2.7.9. Buoyant heaving line, not less than 15-meters in length* 6.2.7.10. Watertight flashlight, with fully charged batteries installed* 6.2.7.11. Pea-less whistle and/or handheld compressed-gas horn* *In accordance with Ref D 6.2.8. Float Plan and Emergency Procedures Plan. The Outfitter must provide details of a float plan and an emergency procedure plan. Cadet personnel must be familiar with and have knowledge of the emergency procedures before the expedition. 6.3. The guide(s) shall submit to an inspection of the required safety equipment (ref para 6.2.7) upon request by a representative of the Client Unit. 7. Float Plan/Emergency Procedures Plan: 7.1. The Outfitter shall submit a comprehensive Emergency Procedures Plan with their proposal. The emergency procedures plan must detail procedures that will be followed and equipment that will be used in the event of an emergency. The emergency procedures plan must contain, at a minimum, the following details: 7.1.1. Safety plan (safety equipment, rescue equipment, ability to meet Transport Canada, Coast Guard and Paddle Canada requirements for leading a group); 7.1.2. Evacuation plan (various take-outs, external assistance, etc.); 7.1.3. Medical plan (ie. participant medical information template, ability to contact external agencies, etc.); 7.1.4. Hypothermia plan (equipment, procedures, etc.); and 7.1.5. Emergency contact information (rescue). 7.2. The Guide and/or Outfitter shall submit a Float Plan with their proposal. The Float Plan shall be revised to include trip-specific data prior to each rotation and reviewed with the Project Authority and CIC Staff. Each Float Plan shall contain, at a minimum, the following information: Page 6 of 7 Solicitation No. - N° de l'invitation Amd. No. - N° de la modif. W010X-15E143/A Client Ref. No. - N° de réf. du client W010X-15E143 hal220 File No. - N° du dossier HAL-4-73234 7.2.1. Pre-trip checklist (ref D) 7.2.2. Proposed route, including campsites 7.2.3. Alternate route 7.2.4. Participant list 7.2.5. Kayak list, including the color of each kayak 7.2.6. Participant medical information 7.2.7. Emergency procedures plan (ref para 7.1) 7.2.8. Communications plan 7.2.9. Weather forecast (ref H) 7.2.10. Applicable tide tables (ref G) Page 7 of 7 Buyer ID - Id de l'acheteur CCC No./N° CCC - FMS No./N° VME Solicitation No. - N° de l'invitation Amd. No. - N° de la modif. W010X-15E143/A Buyer ID - Id de l'acheteur hal220 Client Ref. No. - N° de réf. du client W010X-15E143 File No. - N° du dossier CCC No./N° CCC - FMS No./N° VME HAL-4-73234 Annex B MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS, RATED REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION METHOD MANDATORY EVALUATION CRITERIA At bid closing time, the Outfitter must comply with the following mandatory requirements and provide the necessary documentation to support compliance. Any Proposal, which fails to meet the following mandatory requirements will be deemed nonresponsive and will not be given further consideration. VERY IMPORTANT: Each requirement should be addressed separately and in detail. MR MR1 Criteria MET / NOT MET Outfitter's Experience – Guide Certifications Outfitter MUST propose two sea kayak guides that collectively meet or exceed all of the following certifications. Proof of certification for each of the following MUST be submitted with the bid. MR1.1 One guide with minimum certification of Paddle Canada Level II Sea Kayak skills and one guide with minimum certification of Paddle Canada Level III Sea Kayak skills. MR1.2 One guide minimum current Wilderness First Aid. MR1.3 One guide with Restricted Operator’s Certificate Maritime (ROC-M) MR2 Outfitter’s Insurance Requirement Outfitter MUST carry a minimum of $1M liability insurance. Proof of insurance shall be submitted with the bid. MR3 Outfitter’s Comprehensive Emergency Procedures Plan The Outfitter MUST submit a comprehensive Emergency Procedures Plan. Components of the Emergency Procedures Plan will form part of the Float Plan and must Page 1 of 4 Solicitation No. - N° de l'invitation Amd. No. - N° de la modif. W010X-15E143/A Buyer ID - Id de l'acheteur hal220 Client Ref. No. - N° de réf. du client W010X-15E143 File No. - N° du dossier CCC No./N° CCC - FMS No./N° VME HAL-4-73234 include, at a minimum, the following details: 1. Safety plan (safety equipment, rescue equipment, ability to meet Transport Canada, Coast Guard and Paddle Canada requirements for leading a group); 2. Evacuation plan (various take-outs, external assistance, etc.); 3. Medical plan (ie. participant medical information template, ability to contact external agencies, etc.); 4. Hypothermia plan (equipment, procedures, etc.); and 5. Emergency contact information (rescue). POINT-RATED EVALUATION CRITERIA Each Proposal which meets all the mandatory requirements specified above, will be evaluated and scored in accordance with the following point rated evaluation criteria: Outfitters MUST obtain the required minimum six (6 points) overall for the technical evaluation criteria which are subject to point rating. The rating is performed on a scale of twenty (20) points. PR PR1 Criteria POINTS (Total 20) Outfitter's Experience – At least one of the proposed guides MUST have previous experience leading multiday* trips in Passamaquoddy Bay. Please provide details of at least two (2) multi-day trips led by ONE of the proposed guides in the past five (5) years. The Outfitter will be awarded points for trips in excess of the minimum over the last five (5) years. Please provide a list of at least two (2) multi-day trips that completed within the past five (5) years to substantiate the above. Outfitter's WILL be allocated up to ten (10) points as follows: • four (4) or more trips =ten (10) points. • three (3) trips =six (6) points; • two (2) trips =four (4) points; and • less than two (2) trips =zero (0) points (disqualified). Page 2 of 4 Solicitation No. - N° de l'invitation Amd. No. - N° de la modif. W010X-15E143/A Client Ref. No. - N° de réf. du client W010X-15E143 Buyer ID - Id de l'acheteur hal220 File No. - N° du dossier CCC No./N° CCC - FMS No./N° VME HAL-4-73234 *A multi day trip is defined as three (3) or more consecutive days in a leadership or guide position. PR2 Outfitter's Proposed Float Plan The Outfitter MUST provide a detailed Float Plan. The Float Plan should be comprehensive and include, at a minimum, the information below. Some fields, such as participant list and kayak descriptions will be populated at a later date, however, the blank field should be included. 1. Pre-trip checklist; 2. Participant list (field only, not populated); 3. Description of kayak/participant, ie. color of kayak, color of lifejacket/PFD (field only, not populated) 4. Proposed route, including campsites and fresh water sources; 5. Alternate routes that may be considered during adverse weather conditions; 6. Weather forecast template, tide table and considerations; and 7. Communication plan. Outfitters will be allocated up to ten (10) points as follows: • Float Plan is comprehensive and explains all points in detail =ten (10) points; • Float Plan includes a sufficient amount of detail in most aspects. Raises some questions =five (5) points; • Float Plan is lacking in detail. Raises a number of questions =two (2) points; and • Float Plan does not include sufficient detail=zero (0) points (disqualified). Total Points: Page 3 of 4 Solicitation No. - N° de l'invitation Amd. No. - N° de la modif. W010X-15E143/A Client Ref. No. - N° de réf. du client W010X-15E143 Buyer ID - Id de l'acheteur hal220 File No. - N° du dossier CCC No./N° CCC - FMS No./N° VME HAL-4-73234 1. To be declared responsive, a bid must: a. comply with all the requirements of the bid solicitation; and b. meet all mandatory technical evaluation criteria below; and c. obtain the required minimum points for the technical evaluation criteria which are subject to point rating. 2. Bids not meeting (a) or (b) or (c) will be declared non-responsive. The responsive bid with the lowest evaluated price will be recommended for award of a contract. Page 4 of 4 Solicitation No. - N° de l'invitation Amd. No. - N° de la modif. W010X-15E143/A Buyer ID - Id de l'acheteur hal220 Client Ref. No. - N° de réf. du client File No. - N° du dossier W010X-15E143 CCC No./N° CCC - FMS No./N° VME HAL-4-73234 Annex C FINANCIAL PROPOSAL CALCULATION OF TOTAL PRICE FOR EVALUATION PURPOSES and CONTRACT AMOUNT PRICE PROPOSAL FORM INSTRUCTIONS: Complete this price proposal form with the name of Proponent, name of Project and solicitation number. PROPONENTS SHALL NOT ALTER THIS FORM Name of Proponent: _____________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________ Phone / Fax: ___________________________________________________________ The following will form part of the evaluation process: 1. COST BREAKDOWN Note: All costs for overhead, profit, financing, general requirements, contingencies, personnel, travel expenses, supplies, etc. are to be built into the Price. All prices must be listed on Financial Proposal Table 3 (below). Any items that appear on the Contractor’s invoice(s) that do not appear in this Proposal will be rejected. The Contract Amount and unit rates shall be in Canadian currency and shall not include any amount for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) or the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) as may be applicable. 2. PRICE FOR EVALUATION PURPOSES The successful Proponent’s Contract Amount and Price for Evaluation Purposes will be calculated as follows. The Contractor is to complete the Price, HST and Totals for the table below. Page 1 of 3 Solicitation No. - N° de l'invitation Amd. No. - N° de la modif. W010X-15E143/A Buyer ID - Id de l'acheteur hal220 Client Ref. No. - N° de réf. du client W010X-15E143 File No. - N° du dossier CCC No./N° CCC - FMS No./N° VME HAL-4-73234 Table 3. FINANCIAL PROPOSAL Date Requirement 08-09 July 2015 Preliminary Training Session 1 $ 10-11 July 2015 Preliminary Training Session 2 $ 13-14 July 2015 Preliminary Training Session 3 $ 17-21 July 2014 Guided Expedition, Rotation 1 $ 23-27 July 2014 Guided Expedition, Rotation 2 $ 29 July – 2 Aug 2014 Guided Expedition, Rotation 3 $ Any/all additional costs (provide detail): Price: $ HST: $ TOTAL (including HST): $ Page 2 of 3 Solicitation No. - N° de l'invitation Amd. No. - N° de la modif. W010X-15E143/A Client Ref. 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Date de diffusion originale : avril 2014 Approbation « L’original signé par Julie Gascon » Julie Gascon Directrice exécutive, surveillance règlementaire des bâtiments canadiens et sécurité nautique Sécurité et sûreté maritime Date : le 22 avril 2014 Date de Révision : © Sa Majesté la Reine du chef du Canada, représentée par le ministre des Transports, 2014. Transports Canada autorise la reproduction du présent TP 15204F au besoin. Toutefois, bien qu’il autorise l’utilisation du contenu, Transports Canada n’est pas responsable de la façon dont l’information est présentée, ni des interprétations qui en sont faites. Il se peut que le présent TP 15204F ne contienne pas les modifications apportées au contenu original. Pour obtenir l’information à jour, veuillez communiquer avec Transports Canada. TP 15204F (04/2014) INFORMATION SUR LE DOCUMENT Titre Guide de Conformité pour les bâtiments à propulsion humaine autres que les embarcations de plaisance TP no 15204F Édition Première No de catalogue T29-105/2012F-PDF ISBN 978-1-100-99617-2 Auteur Surveillance règlementaire des bâtiments canadiens et sécurité nautique (AMSD) Téléphone 613-949-3819 Place de Ville, Tour C Télécopieur 613-991-4818 330, rue Sparks, 11e étage Courriel sécuritemaritime-marinesafety@tc.gc.ca Ottawa (Ontario) K1A 0N8 URL http://www.tc.gc.ca/fra/securitemaritime/menu .htm SGDDI #6106298 v10 TABLEAU DES MODIFICATIONS Dernière révision Prochaine révision Révision no avril 2016 Date de publication Pages modifiées Auteur(s) i Courte description de la modification TABLE DES MATIÈRES APPLICATION ........................................................................................................... 1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 1 LISTE DE CONTRÔLE ............................................................................................. 3 ABRÉVIATIONS ........................................................................................................ 5 1 PROCÉDURES DE SÉCURITÉ ............................................................................. 7 QUESTION 1.1 .................................................................................................................... 7 QUESTION 1.2 .................................................................................................................... 7 QUESTION 1.3 .................................................................................................................... 8 QUESTION 1.4…………………………………………………………………………....8 2 MATÉRIEL DE NAVIGATION ............................................................................ 8 QUESTION 2.1 .................................................................................................................... 8 QUESTION 2.2 .................................................................................................................... 8 QUESTION 2.3 .................................................................................................................... 8 3 STABILITÉ ET RÉSISTANCE STRUCTURALE .............................................. 9 QUESTION 3.1 .................................................................................................................... 9 QUESTION 3.2 .................................................................................................................... 9 4 MATÉRIEL DE SÉCURITÉ ................................................................................ 10 QUESTION 4.1 .................................................................................................................. 10 QUESTION 4.2 .................................................................................................................. 11 QUESTION 4.3 .................................................................................................................. 11 QUESTION 4.4 .................................................................................................................. 12 QUESTION 4.5 .................................................................................................................. 12 QUESTIONS 4.6 ET 4.7 ................................................................................................... 12 QUESTION 4.8 .................................................................................................................. 13 QUESTION 4.9 .................................................................................................................. 13 QUESTION 4.10 ................................................................................................................ 14 ii GUIDE DE CONFORMITÉ POUR LES BÂTIMENTS À PROPULSION HUMAINE AUTRES QUE LES EMBARCATIONS DE PLAISANCE TP 15204F 1 de 14 APPLICATION Les présentes lignes directrices s’appliquent à l’égard des bâtiments à propulsion humaine autres que les embarcations de plaisance « À propulsion humaine » signifie que le bâtiment n’est pas propulsé par un moteur et n’est pas équipé d’un moteur ou a à bord un moteur pour le propulser. Il n’est pas exigé d’avoir à bord d’un canot de course, d’un kayak de course et d’une yole qui participent à une course officielle, une compétition ou une régate sanctionnée pour lesquelles des lignes directrices et des procédures de sécurité sont établies par l’organisme dirigeant, l’équipement de sécurité exigé par le Règlement sur les petits bâtiments et stipulé dans les présentes lignes directrices si le bâtiment est accompagné d’un véhicule de secours ayant à bord un vêtement de flottaison individuel ou un gilet de sauvetage de la bonne taille pour chaque personne à bord. x Voir les articles 312 à 314 et 518 du Règlement sur les petits bâtiments x pour de plus amples détails sur les bâtiments de course. « Excursion guidée » signifie une activité ou une excursion récréative non compétitive tenue à l’extérieur et dirigée par une personne responsable (guide) au cours de laquelle les participants utilisent des bâtiments à propulsion humaine. Le bâtiment à propulsion humaine conduit par le guide est une embarcation autre que de plaisance (bâtiment utilisé à des fins commerciales) alors que le bâtiment du participant est en embarcation de plaisance (bâtiment utilisé à des fins récréatives). Les présentes lignes directrices n’abordent pas les exigences visant les embarcations de plaisance à propulsion humaine. x Voir l’article 300 du Règlement sur les petits bâtiments pour de plus amples détails sur les excursions guidées. x Voir la Partie 2 (Équipement de sécurité pour les embarcations de plaisance) du Règlement sur les petits bâtiments pour de plus amples détails sur les exigences visant l’équipement de sécurité pour les embarcations de plaisance. Remarque : Certaines exigences réglementaires s’appliquent de façon rétroactive à l’ensemble des bâtiments, alors que d’autres pourraient n’être applicables qu’aux bâtiments construits après une certaine date. La version actuelle du règlement applicable devrait être consultée pour déterminer l’application d’une exigence donnée à votre bâtiment. INTRODUCTION Le présent document a pour objet de fournir une référence organisée et pratique sur les diverses exigences et normes réglementaires du Canada qui visent les bâtiments à propulsion humaine autres que les embarcations de plaisance, et de renforcer la sécurité et la protection des personnes à bord de ces types de bâtiments au Canada. Le représentant autorisé, le propriétaire, l’exploitant, le concepteur et le fabricant d’un bâtiment à propulsion humaine autre qu’une embarcation de plaisance doivent toujours consulter la version la plus récente de la Loi de 2001 sur la marine marchande du Canada (LMMC 2001) et des règlements, car les présentes lignes directrices n’ont pas préséance sur la réglementation et n’intègrent pas nécessairement les modifications les plus récentes apportées aux divers règlements. Les lois et les règlements canadiens prévalent en cas de conflit avec les présentes lignes directrices. Le lecteur peut communiquer avec le Centre de Transports Canada local pour obtenir des éclaircissements sur l’application ou l’interprétation des normes et règlements dont il est question dans les présentes lignes directrices. GUIDE DE CONFORMITÉ POUR LES BÂTIMENTS À PROPULSION HUMAINE AUTRES QUE LES EMBARCATIONS DE PLAISANCE TP 15204F 2 de 14 Les personnes ayant besoin de conseils techniques devraient communiquer avec un expert-conseil maritime dont l’expertise englobe les bâtiments à propulsion humaine autres que les embarcations de plaisance et le régime de réglementation canadien. Information sur le représentant autorisé/propriétaire Nom du représentant autorisé/propriétaire Adresse Ville Province/territoire (choisir un) AB BC Numéro de téléphone (principal) MB NB NL NS NT NU CANADA ON PE QC SK YT Numéro de téléphone (secondaire) Information sur le bâtiment Numéro d’identification de la coque Numéro matricule Fabricant Modèle Année de construction/ d’importation Matériel de construction Couleur Charge utile maximale La responsabilité du représentant autorisé/propriétaire Comme représentant autorisé/propriétaire d’un bâtiment canadien, vous avez l’obligation légale de : Veiller à ce que le bâtiment ainsi que ses machines et son équipement satisfassent aux exigences prévues par les règlements; 2. Élaborer des procédures pour l’exploitation sécuritaire du bâtiment ainsi que la procédure à suivre en cas d’urgence; 3. Veiller à ce que l’équipage reçoive une formation en matière de sécurité; 4. Veiller à ce que soit donné aux passagers un exposé sur les mesures de sécurité et d’urgence (LMMC 2001 106, RPB 304 et 307). 1. Pour les excursions guidées: Toute personne responsable d’une entreprise qui effectue des excursions guidées et le dirigeant d’une excursion guidée veillent à ce que chaque participant à l’excursion guidée porte l’équipement de sécurité exigé et que l’équipement et le matériel qui sont à bord du bâtiment et qui ne sont pas utilisés sont arrimés de façon sécuritaire lorsque le bâtiment est en mouvement (RPB 303). GUIDE DE CONFORMITÉ POUR LES BÂTIMENTS À PROPULSION HUMAINE AUTRES QUE LES EMBARCATIONS DE PLAISANCE TP 15204F 3 de 14 LISTE DE CONTRÔLE Consultez les notes commençant à la page 5. 1. Procédures de sécurité Tous les participants et passagers reçoivent-ils un exposé complet sur les 1.1 mesures de sécurité avant le départ? (RPB 304, 307) Avant chaque départ, la mention du nombre de passagers et de l’équipage à 1.2 bord et de la zone d’utilisation est-elle laissée à terre? (RPB 305, 308) Si la température de l’eau est inférieure à 15° C : Avez-vous de matériel à bord ou des mesures établies pour protéger toutes 1.3 les personnes à bord contre les effets de l’hypothermie ou du choc dû au froid? (RPB 303, 306) Oui S/O 2. Matériel de navigation Y a-t-il à bord un appareil de signalisation sonore ou un dispositif de 2.1 signalisation sonore? (RPB 311) Si le bâtiment est utilisé après le coucher du soleil ou avant son lever ou par visibilité réduite : 2.2 Y a-t-il à bord les feux de navigation appropriés? (RPB 311, RA Règles 22 et 25) Si le bâtiment est de plus de 8 m de longueur et ne navigue pas en vue d’amers : 2.3 Y a-t-il à bord un compas magnétique? (RPB 311) Commentaires : Oui S/O 3. Stabilité et résistance structurale Oui S/O 1.4 Y a-t-il des règles d’exploitation sécuritaire du bâtiment, y compris une procédure à suivre en cas d’urgence? (LMMC 2001, article 106) Commentaires : La résistance structurale du bâtiment est-elle suffisante pour que son utilisation prévue soit sécuritaire? (RPB 601) La stabilité du bâtiment est-elle suffisante pour que son utilisation prévue 3.2 soit sécuritaire? (RPB 601) Commentaires : 3.1 GUIDE DE CONFORMITÉ POUR LES BÂTIMENTS À PROPULSION HUMAINE AUTRES QUE LES EMBARCATIONS DE PLAISANCE TP 15204F 4 de 14 4. Matériel de sécurité Oui S/O Oui S/O Les personnes à bord portent-ils un VFI ou un gilet de sauvetage de la bonne taille? (RPB 303, 310) Les VFI et les gilets de sauvetages qui seront portés par une personne de 4.2 moins de 16 ans sont-ils fabriqués d’un matériel insubmersible? (RPB 302) Si le bâtiment est utilisé dans des eaux de classe 3 ou plus : 4.3 Les personnes à bord portent-ils un casque protecteur de la bonne taille? (RPB 303, 310) Y a-t-il à bord une ligne d’attrape flottante d’au moins 15 m de longueur 4.4 contenue dans un sac de lancement? (RPB 310) 4.5 Y a-t-il à bord une lampe de poche étanche à l’eau? (RPB 310) Si le bâtiment est d’au plus 6 m de longueur : 4.6 Y a-t-il à bord trois signaux pyrotechniques de détresse (fusées, type A, B ou C), autres que des signaux fumigènes (type D)? (RPB 310 et 20) Si le bâtiment est de plus de 6 m de longueur : 4.7 Y a-t-il à bord six signaux pyrotechniques de détresse (fusées, type A, B ou C), autres que des signaux fumigènes (type D)? (RPB 310 et 20) 4.8 Y a-t-il à bord une trousse de premiers soins? (RPB 309 et 8) Y a-t-il à bord une écope, une pompe de cale manuelle ou des installations 4.9 d’épuisement de cale? (RPB 311, 19 et 22) Si la hauteur verticale pour remonter à bord est de plus de 0,5 m (20 po) : 4.10 Y a-t-il à bord un dispositif de remontée à bord? (RPB 310) Commentaires : 4.1 5. Prévention de la pollution Savez-vous qu’il est interdit de rejeter des hydrocarbures ou des mélanges d’hydrocarbures par-dessus bord? (RPB 1002) Savez-vous qu’il est interdit de rejeter des substances liquides novices 5.2 (chimiques) par-dessus bord? (RPBPCD 67) Savez-vous qu’il est interdit de rejeter des eaux usées par-dessus bord? 5.3 (RPBPCD 95) Savez-vous qu’il est interdit de rejeter des ordures par-dessus bord? 5.4 (LMMC 2001 187, RPBPCD 4) Commentaires : 5.1 GUIDE DE CONFORMITÉ POUR LES BÂTIMENTS À PROPULSION HUMAINE AUTRES QUE LES EMBARCATIONS DE PLAISANCE TP 15204F 5 de 14 ABRÉVIATIONS ABRÉVIATIONS UTILISÉES DANS CE DOCUMENT ABYC American Boat and Yacht Council Standard (www.abycinc.org) CFCPB Certificat de formation de conducteur de petits bâtiments (http://www.tc.gc.ca/fra/securitemaritime/tp-tp14692-menu-1373.htm) ISO Organisation internationale de normalisation (http://www.iso.org/iso/fr/) LMMC 2001 Loi de 2001 sur la marine marchande du Canada (http://lawslois.justice.gc.ca/fra/lois/C-10.15/index.html) NFPA National Fire Protection Association (http://www.securitepublique.gouv.qc.ca/securite-incendie/publication-statistiqueincendie/nfpa-normes.html) OMPB Opérateur des machines de petits bâtiments (http://www.tc.gc.ca/fra/securitemaritime/tp-tp2293-chapitre33-1155.htm) ONGC Office des normes générales du Canada (www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/ongc-cgsb/) RA Règlement sur les abordages (http://lawslois.justice.gc.ca/fra/reglements/C.R.C.%2C_ch._1416/index.html) RPB Règlement sur les petits bâtiments (http://lawslois.justice.gc.ca/fra/reglements/DORS-2010-91/index.html) RPBPCD Règlement sur la pollution par les bâtiments et sur les produits chimiques dangereux (http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/fra/reglements/DORS-2012-69/index.html) RPM Règlement sur le personnel maritime (http://lawslois.justice.gc.ca/fra/reglements/DORS-2007-115/index.html) SAE Society of Automotive Engineers (http://fr.sae.org/) TP 1332 Normes de construction pour les petits bâtiments (http://www.tc.gc.ca/fra/securitemaritime/tp-tp1332-menu-521.htm) TP 1861 Normes concernant les feux de navigation, marques, appareils de signalisation sonore et réflecteurs radar (1991) (http://www.tc.gc.ca/fra/securitemaritime/tp-menu515.htm) TP 7301 Normes de stabilité, de compartimentage et de lignes de charge (http://www.tc.gc.ca/fra/publications-maritime-resumes-598.html) GUIDE DE CONFORMITÉ POUR LES BÂTIMENTS À PROPULSION HUMAINE AUTRES QUE LES EMBARCATIONS DE PLAISANCE UL TP 15204F 6 de 14 Laboratoires des Assureurs (http://www.ul.com/canada/fra-ca/pages/) GUIDE DE CONFORMITÉ POUR LES BÂTIMENTS À PROPULSION HUMAINE AUTRES QUE LES EMBARCATIONS DE PLAISANCE TP 15204F 7 de 14 1 PROCÉDURES DE SÉCURITÉ QUESTION 1.1 L'objet de l’exposé en matière de sécurité donné avant le départ est d'avertir les passagers quant aux dangers et de leur indiquer les procédures à suivre en cas d'urgence. Votre exposé doit inclure des procédures au cas où la personne qui opère le bâtiment n’est plus capable d’accomplir ses responsabilités en cas d’urgence. L'exposé doit être donné en anglais, en français, ou les deux, et doit inclure x une démonstration de la manière correcte de porter chaque type de gilet de sauvetage ou vêtement de flottaison individuel (VFI); x l'emplacement de la trousse de premiers soins; x l'emplacement des lampes de poche et des fusées; x l'emplacement des sifflets/avertisseurs pneumatiques; x l'utilisation des sacs de lancement/ligne d'attrape flottante x une explication des conséquences d'une mauvaise répartition des passagers sur la stabilité du bâtiment x une explication des moyens de communication avec les autorités compétentes en cas d'urgence. QUESTION 1.2 En cas d'urgence, les services de secours doivent connaître la destination de votre bâtiment, l'heure de retour prévue ainsi que le nombre de personnes à bord ou avec le groupe, dans le cas d’une excursion guidée. Avant le départ, vous devez communiquer le nombre de personnes à bord, ou dans le groupe, à une personne à terre que vous avez désignée à titre de responsable des communications avec les services de recherche et de sauvetage en cas d’urgence. Si le bâtiment est utilisé dans une région éloignée et qu’il n’est pas possible de communiquer le nombre de personnes à bord, ou dans le groupe, à une personne à terre, vous devez laisser la mention de ce renseignement et de la zone d’utilisation à un endroit connu à terre qui est accessible aux services de recherche et de sauvetage (par exemple, sur le quai de départ ou dans votre véhicule). GUIDE DE CONFORMITÉ POUR LES BÂTIMENTS À PROPULSION HUMAINE AUTRES QUE LES EMBARCATIONS DE PLAISANCE TP 15204F 8 de 14 QUESTION 1.3 Quand la température de l'eau est inférieure à 15 degrés Celsius, vous devez élaborer des procédures pour protéger tous les participants contre les effets de l'hypothermie et du choc dû au froid. Pour votre propre protection tant pratique que juridique, vous devez établir et rédiger des procédures appropriées basées sur les conditions locales ou les meilleures pratiques de l'industrie en vigueur pour répondre à cette exigence. Quelques exemples de procédures qui peuvent être appropriées: x Avoir à bord des couvertures supplémentaires x Avoir à bord des vêtements supplémentaires x Avoir à bord du matériel thermique x Porter des gilets de sauvetage ou VFI qui offrent une protection thermique x Voyager avec d’autres bateaux Soyez au courant des effets du choc dû au froid et de l’hypothermie – pour en savoir davantage, visitez le http://www.coldwaterbootcamp.com/french/ et lire le TP 13822, La survie en eaux froides, disponible au http://www.tc.gc.ca/fra/securitemaritime/tp-tp13822-menu-610.htm. QUESTION 1.4 Les urgences surviennent alors qu’on s’y attend le moins. En tant que propriétaire ou exploitant d’un bâtiment à propulsion humaine, vous êtes responsable de cerner les situations d’urgence et d’élaborer des procédures pour intervenir face à ces scénarios. S’entraîner à réagir à un grand nombre de situations d’urgence permet aux membres d’équipage de réagir rapidement et correctement à toute situation. Envisagez les scénarios applicables à votre secteur d’exploitation. 2 MATÉRIEL DE NAVIGATION QUESTION 2.1 Tous les bâtiments doivent être munis d’un dispositif de signalisation sonore. Il peut s’agir d’un sifflet sans bille, d’une corne à air comprimé manuelle ou d’une corne électrique. QUESTION 2.2 Au minimum, chaque bâtiment doit être prêt à montrer immédiatement pour prévenir un abordage, une lampe électrique (lampe de poche) ou un fanal allumé à feu blanc. QUESTION 2.3 Le compas devra pouvoir être ajusté et compensé pour la déviation et éclairé pour permettre la vision de nuit. Il n’est pas exigé d’avoir de compas magnétique à bord d’un bâtiment d’au plus 8 m de longueur qui navigue en vue d’amers. Toutefois, même si vous naviguez en vue d’amers, étant donné la possibilité de visibilité réduite (par exemple, en conséquence du brouillard), GUIDE DE CONFORMITÉ POUR LES BÂTIMENTS À PROPULSION HUMAINE AUTRES QUE LES EMBARCATIONS DE PLAISANCE TP 15204F 9 de 14 avoir un compas à bord est recommandé. 3 STABILITÉ ET RÉSISTANCE STRUCTURALE QUESTION 3.1 Le représentant autorisé, le propriétaire et l’exploitant d’un bâtiment à propulsion humaine doivent s’assurer que la résistance structurale et l’étanchéité à l’eau du bâtiment continuent à être appropriées pour l’utilisation prévue. Votre bâtiment doit satisfaire aux exigences des normes de construction (TP 1332, section 3), ou si la conception de votre bâtiment a été utilisée pendant au moins cinq ans sans accident maritime ou un défaut de construction, dans une zone où le vent et les conditions environnementales (vent et vagues) ne sont pas moins sévères que celles que l’on peut rencontrer dans la zone d’exploitation prévue pour le bâtiment, la résistance de votre bâtiment est considérée suffisante. QUESTION 3.2 La stabilité s’entend par la caractéristique qui empêche un bâtiment de chavirer. En vertu du Règlement sur les petits bâtiments, le propriétaire et l’exploitant d’un bâtiment à propulsion humaine autre qu’une embarcation de plaisance (bâtiment utilisé à des fins commerciales) doivent veiller à ce que la stabilité de celui-ci soit suffisante pour que son utilisation prévue soit sécuritaire. (RPB 601(2)). Les normes appropriées pour démontrer la stabilité d’un bâtiment motorisé figurent dans la TP 1332 (chapitre 4 pour les bâtiments d’au plus 6 mètres et chapitre 5 pour les bâtiments de plus de 6 mètres). La TP 1332 peut être consultée à l’adresse suivante : http://www.tc.gc.ca/fra/securitemaritime/tp-tp1332-menu-521.htm. Bien que ces normes soient prescrites pour les bâtiments motorisés, elles peuvent également être utilisées pour les bâtiments à propulsion humaine. Comme l’établissement de calculs de stabilité suffisante à l’aide de ces normes est plutôt complexe, il est recommandé que vous communiquiez avec un expert-conseil maritime pour évaluer si la stabilité de votre bâtiment est suffisante pour son utilisation prévue. En ce qui concerne les bâtiments à propulsion humaine typiques, comme les canots et les kayaks, d’autres normes convenables, comme l’American Boat Yacht Council (ABYC) H-29, peuvent également rendre votre bâtiment conforme. Afin de vérifier si votre canot est conforme en vertu de cette norme, il doit être chargé au point où son franc-bord (la distance entre la partie la plus basse du plat-bord et l’eau) atteint au moins 178 millimètres. Le poids exigé pour obtenir ce franc-bord minimal est la capacité de charge maximale du bâtiment. Dans le cas d’un kayak, celui-ci doit être chargé au point où son franc-bord (la distance entre le haut de l’ouverture où la personne est assise et l’eau) atteint au moins 127 millimètres. Le poids exigé pour obtenir ce franc-bord minimal est la capacité de charge maximale du bâtiment. Parce qu’il est plus difficile pour les petits bâtiments d’avoir un niveau de stabilité qui leur évite de chavirer, la sensibilisation de l’exploitant à cet égard est particulièrement importante. L’exigence principale est que les bâtiments restent à flot quand ils sont inondés et disposent d’un équipement auquel on peut s’accrocher. Pour ce faire, un matériel de flottaison est mis en place par le fabricant. Veuillez prendre note que la capacité maximale que vous obtiendrez dans le cadre de cet essai comprend le poids de l’ensemble des personnes, des marchandises et de l’équipement transportés GUIDE DE CONFORMITÉ POUR LES BÂTIMENTS À PROPULSION HUMAINE AUTRES QUE LES EMBARCATIONS DE PLAISANCE TP 15204F 10 de 14 par le bâtiment. Le fabricant du bâtiment pourrait également être en mesure de vous transmettre ces renseignements. 4 MATÉRIEL DE SÉCURITÉ QUESTION 4.1 Vous êtes exigés d’avoir à bord un gilet de sauvetage ou un VFI de la bonne taille pour chaque personne à bord et de vous assurez que chaque personne à bord porte un gilet de sauvetage ou un VFI de la bonne taille. Le tableau ci-dessous décrit les types de gilet de sauvetage et de VFI. Gilets de sauvetage Types Gilet de sauvetage standard Gilet de Gilet de sauvetage sauvetage du Règlement SOLAS sur les petits bâtiments Styles À trou de serrure À trou de serrure Couleurs Orange, rouge ou jaune Orange, rouge ou jaune Approbation Tailles TC Moins de 40 kg (90 lbs); Plus de 40 kg TC Moins de 32 kg (70 lbs); Plus de 32 kg Oui Capacité de renversement? (Garde votre visage hors de Oui À trou de serrure ou gilet Orange, rouge ou jaune Vêtements de flottaison individuels (VFI) VFI d’un VFI gonflable matériau insubmersible Gilet, manteau, combinaison ou à trou de serrure N’importe quelles (couleurs vives recommandées) TC TC, MPO, GCC Moins de 18 Choix de tailles kg (40 lbs); - enfant jusqu’à 18 kg jusqu’à adulte 40 kg; Plus de 40 kg (90 lbs) Pour la Non, fournit la plupart des flottaison personnes seulement Gilet ou en pochette N’importe quelles (couleurs vives recommandées) TC, MPO, GCC Adulte de plus de 36 kg (80 lbs); ajustable Pas garantie, mais, quand elle est gonflée, a la tendance GUIDE DE CONFORMITÉ POUR LES BÂTIMENTS À PROPULSION HUMAINE AUTRES QUE LES EMBARCATIONS DE PLAISANCE l’eau, même si vous n’êtes pas conscient) TP 15204F 11 de 14 de renverser la personne QUESTION 4.2 Les VFI et les gilets de sauvetage d’un matériel insubmersible n’ont pas besoin d’action afin d’activer leur capacité de flottaison. Ils sont souvent fabriqués d’un mousse unicellulaire ou d’éléments macro-cellulaires. Ceci représente une différence avec les VFI et gilets de sauvetage gonflables, où la flottaison est activé par tirer sur la tirette, par souffler dans un tube ou par l’immersion dans l’eau. Exemples de gilets de sauvetage d’un matériel insubmersible: Exemple d’un VFI d’un matériel insubmersible: QUESTION 4.3 Exploiter un bâtiment dans des eaux de classe 3 ou plus augmente la probabilité de chutes pardessus bord. Pour ces voyages, chaque personne doit porter un casque protecteur de la bonne taille. Porter un casque protecteur sauve des vies et protège contre les blessures graves à la tête. « Eaux de classe 3 ou plus » (tel que défini à la section 300 du Règlement sur les petits bâtiments) – eaux comportant, selon le cas : a) des rapides avec des vagues irrégulières et modérées; b) des rapides qui sont plus puissants, dans lesquels se trouvent plus d’obstacles ou qui sont par ailleurs plus difficiles à naviguer que des rapides avec des vagues irrégulières et modérées. « Casque protecteur » (tel que défini à la section 300 du Règlement sur les petits bâtiments) – casque qui est muni d’un système d’attache et qui est conçu pour protéger la personne qui le GUIDE DE CONFORMITÉ POUR LES BÂTIMENTS À PROPULSION HUMAINE AUTRES QUE LES EMBARCATIONS DE PLAISANCE TP 15204F 12 de 14 porte contre les blessures à la partie de la tête qui est comprise entre la ligne du milieu du front et l’arrière du sommet de la tête. QUESTION 4.4 Une ligne d’attrape flottante est lancée vers une personne dans l’eau pour qu’elle puisse la tenir pendant que vous la traînez le long du bâtiment. Le sac de lancement protège la ligne des nœuds et la rend plus facile à lancer. Un exemple d’une ligne d’attrape flottante est une ligne flottante de polypropylène de 15 m x 7 mm avec un sac fabriqué de nylon et polyester qui peut se vider de l’eau et qui est muni de ruban adhésif réfléchissant. QUESTION 4.5 Vous devez vous assurer que les batteries de votre lampe de poche étanche sont complètement chargées avant chaque trajet. C’est une bonne idée de vérifier la lampe de poche régulièrement et d’avoir des batteries de rechange disponibles. Mise à part son utilisation comme éclairage d’urgence, votre lampe de poche étanche peut être votre seul moyen pour demander de l’aide. QUESTIONS 4.6 ET 4.7 Quand vous achetez des fusées éclairantes de détresse pour usage en mer, vous devez vérifier qu’elles portent bien le tampon ou l’étiquette Transports Canada. Il y a quatre types de fusées éclairantes : A, B, C et D. x Type A : fusée à parachute x Type B : fusées à étoiles multiples x Type C : feux à main x Type D : signaux fumigènes (flottant ou manuel). Vos fusées éclairantes doivent être de type A, B ou C. N’oubliez pas que les fusées éclairantes ne sont fiables que pendant quatre ans à partir de leur date de fabrication (pas leur date d’achat), qui figure sur chaque fusée éclairante. Vous devez aussi vous informer auprès du fabricant de la manière de disposer des fusées éclairantes arrivées à expiration. Les fusées éclairantes doivent être faciles d’accès et entreposées à la verticale dans un endroit sec et frais (par exemple un conteneur étanche) afin de demeurer en bon état de fonctionner. GUIDE DE CONFORMITÉ POUR LES BÂTIMENTS À PROPULSION HUMAINE AUTRES QUE LES EMBARCATIONS DE PLAISANCE TP 15204F 13 de 14 QUESTION 4.8 Vous devez avoir une trousse de premiers soins à bord votre bâtiment. Cette trousse de premiers soins doit être placée dans un contenant étanche à l’eau pouvant être fermé hermétiquement après usage et doit s’agir 1) d’une trousse de premiers soins pour urgence en mer qui contient ce qui suit : □ Un manuel de premiers soins à jour et des instructions de premiers soins à jour, en anglais et en français □ 48 doses d'analgésiques de type non narcotique □ Six épingles à nourrice ou un rouleau de bande adhésive de premiers soins □ Une paire de ciseaux pour bandage ou à bouts ronds □ 10 applications de préparations antiseptiques □ 12 applications de préparations pour les brûlures □ 20 emplâtres adhésifs de tailles assorties □ 10 bandes de compression stériles de tailles assorties □ 4 mètres de bande élastique □ Deux compresses de gaz stériles □ Un masque de réanimation □ Deux bandes triangulaires □ Deux paires de gants d'examen □ Une liste étanche du contenu, en anglais et en français NOTE: Vous pouvez satisfaire à cette exigence soit en achetant une trousse qui contient les articles ci-dessus soit en achetant les articles ci-dessus séparément. Dans tous les cas, les articles doivent être placés dans un contenant étanche à l’eau. OU 2) d’une trousse de premiers soins conforme aux exigences du Règlement sur la santé et la sécurité au travail en milieu maritime ou de la réglementation provinciale sur l'indemnisation des accidentés de travail, ainsi qu'un masque de réanimation et deux paires de gants d'examens si la trousse n'en contient pas. QUESTION 4.9 Les écopes doivent contenir au moins 750 ml (un peut plus que 1½ pinte), posséder une ouverture d'au moins 65 cm2 (10 po2) et être en plastique ou en métal. Si vous possédez une pompe de cale manuelle, la pompe et le tuyau doivent être suffisamment longs pour qu'il soit possible d'atteindre le fond de l’embarcation et de vider l'eau par-dessus bord. GUIDE DE CONFORMITÉ POUR LES BÂTIMENTS À PROPULSION HUMAINE AUTRES QUE LES EMBARCATIONS DE PLAISANCE TP 15204F 14 de 14 QUESTION 4.10 Si le franc-bord dépasse 0,5 m (1’8”) vous aurez besoin d'un dispositif de remontée à bord. Le franc-bord est la hauteur verticale qu’une personne doit monter afin de remonter à bord à partir de l’eau. Un « dispositif de remontée à bord » (tel que défini à l’article 1 du Règlement sur les petits bâtiments) est une échelle, un harnais de levage ou autre dispositif, à l’exclusion de toute partie de l’unité de propulsion du bâtiment, qui aide les personnes à remonter à bord à partir de l’eau. Si votre bâtiment possède des échelles d'imposte de tableau ou des plateformes de bain avec échelle, il répond déjà à cette exigence. TP 15204E (04/2014) COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR HUMAN-POWERED NONPLEASURE VESSELS FIRST EDITION APRIL 2014 Responsible Authority The Executive Director, Domestic Vessel Regulatory Oversight and Boating Safety, is responsible for this document, including any change, correction, or update. Approval “Original signed by Julie Gascon” Julie Gascon Executive Director, Domestic Vessel Regulatory Oversight and Boating Safety Marine Safety and Security Date: April 22, 2014 Original Date Issued: April 2014 Date Revised: © Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Transport, 2014. Permission is granted, by Transport Canada, to copy this TP 15204E as required. While use of this material has been authorized, Transport Canada shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is presented, nor for any interpretations thereof. This TP 15204E may not be updated to reflect amendments made to the original content. For up-to-date information, contact Transport Canada. TP 15204E (04/2014) DOCUMENT INFORMATION Title Compliance Guide for Human-Powered Non-Pleasure Vessels TP No. 15204E Edition First Catalogue No. T29-105/2012E-PDF ISBN 978-1-100-21100-8 RDIMS #6106303 v10 Originator Domestic Vessel Regulatory Oversight & Boating Safety (AMSD) Telephone 613-949-3819 Tower C, Place de Ville Fax 613-991-4818 330 Sparks Street, 11th Floor E-mail marinesafety-securitemaritime@tc.gc.ca Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N8 URL http://www.tc.gc.ca/MarineSafety REVISIONS Last Review Next Review Revision No. N/A April 2016 Date of Issue Affected Pages Author(s) i Brief Description of Change TABLE OF CONTENTS APPLICATION ........................................................................................................... 1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 1 CHECKLIST ............................................................................................................... 3 ABBREVIATIONS...................................................................................................... 5 1 SAFETY PROCEDURES ........................................................................................ 6 QUESTION 1.1 .................................................................................................................... 6 QUESTION 1.2 .................................................................................................................... 6 QUESTION 1.3 .................................................................................................................... 7 QUESTION 1.4……………………………………………………………………………7 2 NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT ................................................................................ 7 QUESTION 2.1 .................................................................................................................... 7 QUESTION 2.2 .................................................................................................................... 7 QUESTION 2.3 .................................................................................................................... 7 3 STRUCTURAL STRENGTH AND STABILITY ................................................. 8 QUESTION 3.1.......................................................................................................... 8 QUESTION 3.2.......................................................................................................... 8 4 SAFETY EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................... 9 QUESTION 4.1 .................................................................................................................... 9 QUESTION 4.2 .................................................................................................................. 10 QUESTION 4.3 .................................................................................................................. 10 QUESTION 4.4 .................................................................................................................. 11 QUESTION 4.5 .................................................................................................................. 11 QUESTIONS 4.6 AND 4.7 ................................................................................................ 11 QUESTION 4.8 .................................................................................................................. 12 QUESTION 4.9 .................................................................................................................. 12 QUESTION 4.10 ................................................................................................................ 13 ii COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR HUMAN-POWERED NON-PLEASURE VESSELS TP 15204E 1 of 13 APPLICATION These Guidelines apply in respect of a human-powered vessel other than a pleasure craft. “Human-powered” means that the vessel is not propelled by an engine and is not fitted with an engine onboard to propel it. Racing canoes, racing kayaks and rowing shells engaged in official racing, competition activities or sanctioned regattas that are governed by safety guidelines and procedures established by the governing body are not required to carry onboard the safety equipment required by the Small Vessel Regulations and outlined in this Guideline if the vessel is attended by a safety craft that is carrying onboard a personal flotation device or lifejacket of an appropriate size for all persons. x See sections 312-314 and 518 of the Small Vessel Regulations for details on racing vessels. “Guided excursion” means a non-competitive outdoor recreational activity or excursion led by a person in charge of the activity or excursion (Guide) during which the participants use a human-powered vessel. The human-powered vessel operated by the guide is a non-pleasure (commercial) vessel while the participant’s vessel is a pleasure (recreational) craft. The requirements for human-powered pleasure craft are not covered in this Guideline. x See section 300 of the Small Vessel Regulations for details on guided excursions. x See Part 2 (Safety Equipment for Pleasure Craft) of the Small Vessel Regulations for the safety equipment requirements for pleasure craft. Note: Some regulatory requirements apply retroactively to all vessels, while others may only be applicable to vessels constructed after a certain date. The current version of the applicable Regulation should be consulted to determine the application of a particular requirement to your vessel. INTRODUCTION The purpose of this document is to provide a convenient and organized reference document to the various regulatory requirements and standards in Canada that apply to human-powered non-pleasure vessels and to support the safety and protection of persons working onboard these types of vessels in Canada. The authorized representative, owner, operator, designer and builder of a human-powered non-pleasure vessel must always refer to the most recent version of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (CSA 2001) and Regulations, as these Guidelines do not replace the legal requirements and may not capture recent changes made to the various Regulations. Canadian statutes and Regulations prevail in the case of conflict with these Guidelines. When applying the Regulations and Standards referred to in these guidelines, the local Transport Canada Centre may be contacted for clarification on application or interpretation. If technical advice is required a marine consultant with expertise regarding human-powered non-pleasure vessels and the Canadian regulatory regime should be contacted. COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR HUMAN-POWERED NON-PLEASURE VESSELS TP 15204E 2 of 13 Authorized Representative/Owner Information Name of Authorized Representative/Owner Address City CANADA Province/Territory (circle one) AB BC MB NB Phone Number (primary) NL NS NT NU ON PE QC SK YT Phone Number (secondary) Vessel Information Hull Identification Number Official Number Builder Model Year Built/ Imported Construction Material Colour Maximum Payload Authorized Representative/Owner Responsibility As the authorized representative/owner of a vessel you are reminded that you must: 1. 2. 3. 4. Ensure that the vessel and its equipment meet the requirements of the regulations; Develop procedures for the safe operation of the vessel and for dealing with emergencies; Ensure the crew receives safety training; Ensure that the passengers receive safety briefings (CSA 2001 106, SVR 304 and 307). For guided excursions: The person responsible for the enterprise that conducts guided excursions and the guide leader must ensure that all required safety equipment is worn by participants and that any item carried onboard is secured in place when the vessel is moving (SVR 303). COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR HUMAN-POWERED NON-PLEASURE VESSELS TP 15204E 3 of 13 CHECKLIST For help answering these questions refer to the guidance notes starting on page 5. Yes N/A 2. Navigation Equipment Is there onboard a sound-signalling device or sound-signalling appliance? 2.1 (SVR 311) If the vessel is operated after sunset or before sunrise or in periods of restricted visibility (ex. fog): 2.2 Are the appropriate navigation lights on board? (SVR 311, COLREGS Rule 22 and 25) If the vessel is more than 8 metres and navigating out of sight of seamarks: 2.3 Is there a magnetic compass on board? (SVR 311) Comments: Yes N/A 3. Structural Strength and Stability Yes N/A 1. Safety Procedures Are all participants and passengers given a complete pre-departure safety 1.1 briefing? (SVR 304, 307) For each voyage, is there a record onshore of the number of passengers and 1.2 crew on board and the voyage to be undertaken? (SVR 305, 308) If the water temperature is less than 15° C: 1.3 Do you have equipment onboard or established procedures to protect all persons onboard from hypothermia and cold water shock? (SVR 303, 306) 1.4 Are there procedures for safely operating the vessel, including dealing with emergencies? (CSA 2001, section 106) Comments: Does the vessel have adequate structural strength to safely carry out its intended operations? (SVR 601) Does the vessel have adequate stability to safely carry out its intended 3.2 operations? (SVR 601) Comments: 3.1 COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR HUMAN-POWERED NON-PLEASURE VESSELS TP 15204E 4 of 13 4. Safety Equipment Is every person onboard wearing a PFD or lifejacket of an appropriate size? 4.1 (SVR 303, 310) Are all PFDs and lifejackets that are to be worn by a person less than 16 4.2 years of age inherently buoyant? (SVR 302) If the vessel is used on class 3 or above waters: Is every person on board the vessel wearing a helmet of an appropriate size? 4.3 (SVR 303, 310) Is there onboard a buoyant heaving line of not less than 15 metres in length 4.4 contained in a throw bag? (SVR 310) Is there onboard a watertight flashlight? (SVR 310) 4.5 If the vessel is NOT more than 6 metres in length: Are there onboard three pyrotechnic distress signals (flares, type A, B or C), 4.6 other than smoke signals (type D)? (SVR 310 and 20) If the vessel is more than 6 metres in length: Are there on board six pyrotechnic distress signals (flares type A, B or C), 4.7 other than smoke signals (type D)? (SVR 310 and 20) Is a first aid kit onboard? (SVR 309 and 8) 4.8 Is there onboard a bailer, a manual bilge pump or bilge-pumping 4.9 arrangements? (SVR 311, 19 and 22) If the re-boarding height from the water is greater than 0.5 metres (20 4.10 inches): Is there a re-boarding device onboard? (SVR 310) Comments: Yes N/A 5. Pollution Prevention Yes N/A Are you aware that it is prohibited to discharge an oil or oily mixture over board? (SVR 1002) Are you aware that it is prohibited to discharge noxious liquids (chemicals) 5.2 over board? (VPDCR 67) Are you aware that it is prohibited to discharge sewage over board? 5.3 (VPDCR 95) Are you aware that it is prohibited to discharge garbage over board? 5.4 ( CSA 2001 187, VPDCR 4) Comments: 5.1 COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR HUMAN-POWERED NON-PLEASURE VESSELS TP 15204E 5 of 13 ABBREVIATIONS ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT ABYC American Boat and Yacht Council Standard (www.abycinc.org) CGSB Canadian General Standards Board (www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/ongc-cgsb/) COLREGS Collision Regulations (http://lawslois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/C.R.C.,_c._1416/index.html) CSA 2001 Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C10.15/index.html) ISO International Organization for Standardization (www.iso.org) MPR Marine Personnel Regulations (http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR2007-115/index.html) NFPA National Fire Protection Association (www.nfpa.org) SAE Society of Automotive Engineers (www.sae.org) SVMO Small Vessel Machinery Operator certificate (http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/tp-tp2293-chapter33-1155.htm) SVOP Small Vessel Operator Proficiency certificate (http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/tp-tp14692-menu-1373.htm) SVR Small Vessel Regulations (http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-201091/index.html) TP 1332 Construction Standards for Small Vessels (http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/tp-tp1332-menu-521.htm) TP 1861 Standards for Navigation Lights, Shapes, Sound Signal Appliances and Radar Reflectors (http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/tp-menu-515.htm) TP 7301 Stability, Subdivision and Load Line Standards (http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/publications-marine-abstracts-598.html) UL Underwriters Laboratories (http://www.ul.com/canada/eng/pages/) VPDCR Vessel Pollution and Dangerous Chemicals Regulations (http://lawslois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2012-69/index.html) COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR HUMAN-POWERED NON-PLEASURE VESSELS TP 15204E 6 of 13 1 SAFETY PROCEDURES QUESTION 1.1 The intent of the pre-departure briefing is to alert passengers of hazards and to advise them of procedures to follow in the event of an emergency. Your briefing should include procedures to follow in case the person operating the vessel is not able to carry out their normal duties during an emergency. The briefing may be in English, French or both languages and must include: x A demonstration showing the correct method of wearing each type of lifejacket or personal flotation device (PFD); x The location of the first aid kit; x The location of flashlights and flares; x The location of whistles/air horns; x The use of throw bags/buoyant heaving lines; x An explanation of the consequences of improper passenger distribution on the stability of the vessel; and x An explanation of how to contact the proper authorities in case of emergency. QUESTION 1.2 In the event of an emergency, rescue services need to know where your vessel has sailed, when you are expected to return and how many persons are onboard or with the group in the case of a guided excursion. Before leaving shore, you must leave a record of the number of persons onboard, or in the group, with a person onshore that has been designated responsible for communicating with search and rescue authorities in the event of an emergency. If you are operating in a remote area and it is not possible to leave this information with a person onshore, then a record of the number of persons onboard, with the group, and the area of operation should be left onshore in a known or easily found location (for example, on the departure dock or in your vehicle). COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR HUMAN-POWERED NON-PLEASURE VESSELS TP 15204E 7 of 13 QUESTION 1.3 Where the water temperature is less than 15 degrees Celsius, you must develop procedures to protect all participants against the effects of hypothermia and cold-water shock. For your own practical and legal protection, you must establish and document suitable procedures, based on local conditions or established industry best practices to fulfill this requirement. Some examples of procedures that might be suitable: x Carrying extra blankets x Carrying extra clothing x Carrying thermal equipment x Wearing lifejackets or PFDs with thermal protection x Travelling with other vessels Be aware of the effects of cold water shock and hypothermia — for more information visit www.coldwaterbootcamp.com and review TP 13822, Survival in Cold Waters, available at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/tp-tp13822-menu-610.htm. QUESTION 1.4 Emergencies happen when least expected. As an owner or operator of a human-powered vessel you are responsible for identifying any emergency situations and developing procedures to address these scenarios. Practising responses to a variety of emergency situations will enable crewmembers to react quickly and properly to any situation. Consider scenarios applicable to your area of operation. 2 NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT QUESTION 2.1 All boats must carry a sound-signalling device. This can be a pea-less whistle, a handheld compressed gas horn or an electric horn. QUESTION 2.2 At a minimum, each vessel shall have ready at hand an electric torch (flashlight) or lighted lantern showing a white light which must be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision. QUESTION 2.3 The compass should be able to be adjusted and corrected. It should be capable of being illuminated for night viewing. You are not required to carry a magnetic compass if your vessel is not more than 8m in length and you navigate only within sight of seamarks. However, even if you are operating in areas within sight of seamarks, given the possibility of restricted visibility (for example, as a result of fog), carrying a compass is recommended. COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR HUMAN-POWERED NON-PLEASURE VESSELS TP 15204E 8 of 13 3 STRUCTURAL STRENGTH AND STABILITY QUESTION 3.1 The authorized representative, owner and operator of a human-powered vessel shall ensure that the structural strength and watertight integrity of the vessel continue to be adequate for its intended use. Your vessel must meet the requirements of the construction standards (TP 1332, section 3); or if your vessel’s design has been operated for at least five years, without a marine accident or a deficiency in its construction, in an area where the environmental conditions (wind and waves) are no less severe than those likely to be encountered in the vessel’s intended area of operation, your vessel’s strength is considered adequate. QUESTION 3.2 Stability is the characteristic of a vessel that helps it stay upright. The Small Vessel Regulations require the owner and operator of a non-pleasure (commercial) human-powered vessel to ensure that the vessel has adequate stability to safely carry out its intended operations (SVR 601(2)). Suitable standards for demonstrating a powered vessel’s stability are contained within TP 1332, chapter 4, for vessels of not more than 6 metres and in chapter 5 for vessels of more than 6 metres (TP 1332 is available at http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/tp-menu-515.htm). Although these are prescribed for powered vessels, they are also technically suitable for human-powered vessels. The determination of adequate stability calculations using this standard is rather complex and it is recommended that you contact a Marine Consultant to determine if your vessel has adequate stability for its intended purpose. For typical human-powered vessels such as canoes and kayaks, other suitable standards such as the American Boat Yacht Council (ABYC) H-29 would also bring your vessel into compliance. In accordance with this standard, a canoe is to be loaded to the point where the vessel’s freeboard (distance from the lowest part of the gunwale to the water) reaches a minimum 178 millimetres. The weight required to obtain this minimum freeboard is the vessel’s maximum loading capacity. A kayak is to be loaded to the point where its freeboard (distance from the top of the person opening to the water) reaches a minimum of 127 millimetres. The weight required to obtain this minimum freeboard is the vessel’s maximum loading capacity. For smaller vessels it is more difficult to have a level of stability that will prevent capsizing; accordingly operator awareness is of particular importance. The primary requirement is for the vessels to remain afloat when swamped and to provide something to hang on to. The ability of the vessels to remain afloat when swamped is provided by flotation material fitted by the manufacturer. COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR HUMAN-POWERED NON-PLEASURE VESSELS TP 15204E 9 of 13 Please be advised that the maximum capacity you obtain from this test includes the weight of all persons, cargo and equipment carried by the vessel. You may also be able to obtain this information by contacting the vessel’s manufacturer. 4 SAFETY EQUIPMENT QUESTION 4.1 You are required to carry onboard a lifejacket or PFD of an appropriate size for each person onboard and to make sure that everyone onboard wears a lifejacket or PFD of an appropriate size. The chart below outlines the different types of lifejackets and PFDs. Lifejackets Types Standard Lifejacket SOLAS Small Vessel Lifejacket Regulations Lifejacket Styles Keyhole Keyhole Keyhole or vest type Colours Orange, red or yellow TC Under 40 kg (90 lbs); Over 40 kg Orange, red or yellow TC Under 32 kg (70 lbs); Over 32 kg Yes Yes Orange, red or yellow TC Under 18 kg (40 lbs); 18 kg up to 40 kg; Over 40 kg (90 lbs) For most people Approval Sizes Turning ability? (Keeps your face out of the water, Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) Inherently Inflatable PFD buoyant PFD Vest, coat, coverall or keyhole Any colour (bright colours recommended) TC, DFO, CCG Range of sizes from child to adult No, provides flotation only Vest or pouch Any colour (bright colours recommended) TC, DFO, CCG Adult over 36 kg (80 lbs); adjusts to size Not guaranteed, but tends to turn a person when COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR HUMAN-POWERED NON-PLEASURE VESSELS TP 15204E 10 of 13 even if you are unconscious) inflated QUESTION 4.2 Inherently buoyant PFDs or lifejackets do not require any action to activate flotation; they are often made from unicellular foam or macro-cellular elements. This differs from inflatable PFDs and lifejackets, where you have to pull on a tab, blow in a tube or be submerged in water to activate the inflation. Examples of inherently buoyant lifejackets: Example of an inherently buoyant PFD: QUESTION 4.3 Operating a vessel in class 3 or above waters increases the likelihood of a person being thrown overboard. On these voyages, each person must wear an appropriately sized helmet. Wearing a helmet saves lives and protects persons from serious head injuries. “Class 3 or above waters” (defined in section 300 of the Small Vessel Regulations) means waters that have (a) rapids with moderate and irregular waves; or (b) rapids that are stronger, have more obstructions or are otherwise more difficult to navigate than rapids with moderate and irregular waves. COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR HUMAN-POWERED NON-PLEASURE VESSELS TP 15204E 11 of 13 “Helmet” (defined in section 300 of the Small Vessel Regulations) means a helmet that has a fastening system and that is designed to protect a person’s head from injury from the mid-line of the forehead to the back of the crown of the head. QUESTION 4.4 A buoyant heaving line is thrown toward a person in the water for them to hold onto while you pull them alongside your boat. The throw bag keeps it from getting knotted and makes it easier to throw. An example of a buoyant heaving line is a 15m x 7mm polypropylene floating rope with a bright orange nylon and polyester self-draining bag with reflective safety tape. QUESTION 4.5 You must be sure that the batteries in your watertight flashlight are still fully charged before every trip. It is a good idea to check the flashlight regularly and to keep spare batteries on hand. Apart from its use as emergency lighting, your watertight flashlight may be needed to signal for help. QUESTIONS 4.6 AND 4.7 When buying marine distress flares, you should look for a Transport Canada approval stamp or label. There are four types of flares: A, B, C and D. x Type A: Rocket Parachute Flare, x Type B: Multi-Star Flare, x Type C: Hand-Held Flare, x Type D: Smoke Signal (Buoyant or Hand-Held) Your flares must be of type A, B or C. Remember that flares are only good for four years from the date of manufacture (not the date of purchase), which is stamped on every flare. You should also ask the manufacturer how to dispose of your expired flares. Flares should be kept within reach and stored vertically in a cool, dry location (such as a watertight container) to keep them in good working condition. COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR HUMAN-POWERED NON-PLEASURE VESSELS TP 15204E 12 of 13 QUESTION 4.8 You must have a first aid kit onboard your vessel. This first aid kit must be packed in a waterproof case capable of being tightly closed after use and must be either 1) A marine emergency first aid kit that contains the following: □ An up-to-date first aid manual or up-to-date first aid instructions, in English and French □ 20 adhesive plasters in assorted sizes □ 48 doses of analgesic medication of a nonnarcotic type □ 10 sterile compression bandages in assorted sizes □ Six safety pins or one roll of adhesive first aid tape □ 4 m of elastic bandage □ One pair of bandage scissors or safety scissors □ Two sterile gauze compresses □ One resuscitation face shield □ Two triangular bandages □ Two pairs of examination gloves □ A waterproof list of the contents, in English and French □ 10 applications of antiseptic preparations □ 12 applications of burn preparations NOTE: You may meet this requirement either by buying a kit that contains all of the above items or you may purchase the above items separately. In either situation, the items must be stored in a waterproof case. OR 2) A first aid kit that meets the requirements of the Maritime Occupational Health and Safety Regulations or of provincial regulations governing workers’ compensation, with the addition of a resuscitation face shield and two pairs of examination gloves if the kit does not already contain them. QUESTION 4.9 Bailers must hold at least 750 ml (just over 1½ pints), have an opening of at least 65 cm2 (10 in2) and be made of plastic or metal. If you have a manual bilge pump, the pump and hose must be long enough to reach the bilge space and pump the water over the side of the boat. COMPLIANCE GUIDE FOR HUMAN-POWERED NON-PLEASURE VESSELS TP 15204E 13 of 13 QUESTION 4.10 When the freeboard exceeds 0.5 m (1’8”) you will need a reboarding device. Freeboard is the vertical height a person must climb to reboard the boat from the water. A “reboarding device” (defined in section 1 of the Small Vessel Regulations) means a ladder, lifting harness or other device that does not include any part of the vessel’s propulsion unit and that assists a person to gain access to the vessel from the water. If your vessel has transom ladders or swim platform ladders it already meets this requirement.
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