Forest and Range Evaluation Program (FREP) Water Quality Assessment Training and Co-training Opportunity

Interested Suppliers are invited to submit a Response to this MULRFQ for the opportunity to be evaluated and determined whether they are eligible to be added to the Ministry’s Multi-Use List of Qualified Suppliers for Water Quality Assessment Training and co-training within the Forest and Range Evaluation Program (FREP). This (RFQ) is to identify suppliers for participation in training sessions led by experienced trainers in the FREP water quality protocol with the purpose of developing a future pool of qualified trainers as described in 1070-30/OT23FHQ240.As described in section 8, on a non-exclusive “as, if and when requested” basis, Qualified Suppliers may be sent Competition Notices providing the opportunity to compete to provide Services to the Ministry.Only Qualified Suppliers will be sent and may respond to Competition Notices that may issue from this MULRFQ. No Competition Notices will be issued before the Initial Intake.Unless otherwise indicated, this MULRFQ is also intended

to identify and evaluate Qualified Resources by reviewing the qualifications of specific employees or subcontractors proposed by Respondents. If specific Resources are evaluated as part of this MULRFQ, Qualified Resources, as key personnel of the Contractor will be required to perform the Services under any Contract that results from a Competition Notice that is issued under the MULRFQ.The Services include training sessions and co-delivering training using the FREP Water Quality Effectiveness Evaluation procedure. The objective here is to provide training opportunities to qualified individuals who may be interested in responding to future RFQ’s for experienced Water Quality trainers and data collectors. The Services are described in greater detail, including in section 5 and the Appendices.Interested Suppliers should familiarize themselves with the entirety of this MULRFQ and submit a Response as described in section 7. Contract duration Refer to the description above for full details. Trade agreements Please refer to tender description or tender documents Contracting organization Organization Office of the Chief Forester Contracting authority David Maloney Email David.Maloney@gov.bc.ca