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Status Report on Major Crown Projects
Table of Contents
Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels (MSPV)
Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels (OFSV)
Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV)
Polar Icebreaker Project
Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels (MSPV)
Description:
The Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels project will acquire up to twelve (12) Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels (MSPV) for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Fleet — eight (8) for Fisheries Conservation and Protection (C&P) duties and four (4) for Maritime Security duties. This project serves two purposes: 1) Fleet Renewal — the acquisition of C&P patrol vessels represents the first step in modernization of the CCG fleet and will ensure the integrity of the fishery monitoring program and will provide the capacity for DFO to support the strategic role in fisheries enforcement; 2) Maritime Security — the acquisition of MSPV for Maritime Security will allow CCG, in conjunction with the RCMP, to respond to the Government's commitment to enhance the security of the nation's coasts and waterways.
Project Phase:
The MSPV Project is currently in the Implementation phase.
| Lead Department or Agency | Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) |
|---|---|
| Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) |
| Participating Departments or Agencies | Industry Canada (IC); RCMP; Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS); Privy Council Office (PCO); Indian and Northern Affairs Canada; Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA); Western Economic Diversification Canada (WED); Canadian Economic Development (CED); Finance Canada; Public Safety Canada; Department of National Defence (DND). |
| Prime Contractor | To be determined |
|---|---|
| Major Subcontractor(s) | n/a at this time |
| Major Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Project Approval (PPA) | August 2005 |
| Effective Project Approval (EPA) | June 2006 |
| 1st Request for Proposal (RFP) (cancelled) | July 2007 |
| Amended Effective Project Approval — to include 4 additional vessels identified in Budget 2007 | December 2007 |
| 2nd RFP issued (cancelled) | August 2008 |
| 3rd RFP to be issued | Early 2009 |
| Target Contract Award | Fall 2009 |
| First Vessel Delivery | Fall 2011 |
| Last vessel delivery for MSPV | Summer 2014 |
Progress Report and Explanations of Variances
An RFP for MSPV detailed design and construction was issued 8 Nov 2006. Federal Budget 2007 approved funding for 4 additional vessels for C&P, for a total of 12 vessels. A review of the four submissions received in response to the RFP revealed that the understanding between bidders and the Crown concerning bid evaluation requirements was insufficient to allow the process to proceed. This initial solicitation was cancelled in July 2007.
The second RFP was issued in December 2007. Bids received in response to the second RFP exceeded the anticipated costs. This second RFP was also cancelled. A 3rd RFP is scheduled to be issued in early 2009.
Industrial Benefits
Canadian industry in the following regions of Canada will benefit from this project: The RFP requires overall Industrial Benefits equal to 100% of contract value. Regional distribution will be determined at contract award.
Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels
($ millions)
| Current Estimated Total Expenditure |
Forecast Expenditures to March 31, 2009 |
Planned Spending 2009-2010 |
Future Years' Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212.5 | 10.6 | 8.6 | 193.3 |
Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels (OFSV)
Description:
The Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels (OFSV) project will acquire three (3) OFSV for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Fleet. The OFSV will replace three (3) aging Coast Guard ships on the East and West Coasts of Canada that provide a platform from which critical scientific research and ecosystem-based management can be performed.
Project Phase:
The OFSV Project is currently in the definition and design phase.
| Lead Department or Agency | Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) |
|---|---|
| Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) |
| Participating Departments | Industry Canada (IC); Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS); Privy Council Office (PCO); Indian and Northern Affairs Canada; Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA); Western Economic Diversification Canada (WED); Canadian Economic Development (CED); Finance Canada. |
| Prime Contractor | To be determined |
|---|---|
| Major Subcontractor(s) | n/a at this time |
| Major Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Project Approval (PPA) | October 2005 |
| Amended PPA | November 2006 |
| Effective Project Approval (EPA) — Target Date | 2009 |
| Contract Award | 2009 |
| First Vessel Delivery | 2011 |
| Delivery of last OFSV | 2014 |
Progress Report and Explanations of Variances
Federal Budget 2005 allocated funding for two (2) Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels (OFSV). Subsequently Budget 2007 announced additional funding for one (1) additional vessel, for a total of three (3) OFSV. The OFSV project is currently refining the cost estimate in order to obtain Effective Project Approval (EPA).
Industrial Benefits
Canadian industry in the following regions of Canada will benefit from this project.
Regional distribution will be determined at contract award.
Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels
($ millions)
| Current Estimated Total Expenditure |
Forecast Expenditures to March 31, 2009 |
Planned Spending 2009-2010 |
Future Years' Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| 279.5 | 3.0 | 13.9 | 262.6 |
Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV)
Description:
The Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV) project will aquire a replacement vessel for the Canadian Coast Guard's largest science vessel - CCGS Hudson. This vessel was built in 1963 and its replacement is critical to fulfillment of the Department's science mandate as well as mandates of other government departments and agencies. The vessel currently operates on the East Coast of Canada.
Project Phase:
The OOSV Project is currently in the definition and design phase.
| Lead Department or Agency | Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) |
|---|---|
| Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) |
| Participating Departments or Agencies | Industry Canada (IC); Environment Canada; NRCan; Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS); Privy Council Office (PCO); Indian and Northern Affairs Canada; Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA); Western Economic Diversification Canada (WED); Canadian Economic Development (CED); Finance Canada. |
| Prime Contractor | To be determined |
|---|---|
| Major Subcontractor(s) | n/a at this time |
| Major Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Project Approval (PPA) | July 2008 |
| Effective Project Approval (EPA) and Authority to Contract — Target Date | Spring 2010 |
| Contract Award | Fall 2010 |
| Delivery of Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel | 2012 |
Progress Report and Explanations of Variances
Federal Budget 2007 allocated funding for the replacement of the CCGS Hudson with a new Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV). The OOSV project is currently finalizing a substantive cost estimate in order to obtain Effective Project Approval (EPA).
Industrial Benefits
Canadian industry in the following regions of Canada will benefit from this project.
Regional distribution will be determined at contract award.
Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel
($ millions)
| Current Estimated Total Expenditure |
Forecast Expenditures to March 31, 2009 |
Planned Spending 2009-2010 |
Future Years' Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108.9 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 106.1 |
Polar Icebreaker Project
Description:
The Polar Icebreaker project will replace the Coast Guard's largest, most capable heavy Arctic icebreaker, the CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent. The new Polar Icebreaker will help to strengthen Arctic sovereignty and will be able to operate in the Arctic in more severe weather conditions and for a longer period of time - 3 seasons instead of the current 2 seasons.
Project Phase:
The Icebreaker Project is currently proceeding to obtain Preliminary Project Approval in 2009.
| Lead Department or Agency | Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) |
|---|---|
| Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) |
| Participating Departments or Agencies | Industry Canada (IC); Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS); Privy Council Office (PCO); Indian and Northern Affairs Canada; Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA); Western Economic Diversification Canada (WED); Canadian Economic Development (CED); Finance Canada; Environment Canada; National Defence (DND). |
| Prime Contractor | To be determined |
|---|---|
| Major Subcontractor(s) | n/a at this time |
| Major Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Project Approval (PPA) | Spring 2009 |
| Effective Project Approval (EPA) — Target Date | TBD |
| Contract Award | TBD |
| Vessel Delivery | 2017 |
Progress Report and Explanations of Variances
Federal Budget 2008 allocated funding for the replacement of the Canadian Coast Guard's largest, most capable heavy Arctic icebreaker, the CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent. The project is currently in the process of developing Preliminary Project Approval documentation.
Industrial Benefits
Canadian industry in the following regions of Canada will benefit from this project.
Regional distribution will be determined at contract award.
Polar Icebreaker
($ millions)
| Current Estimated Total Expenditure |
Forecast Expenditures to March 31, 2009 |
Planned Spending 2009-2010 |
Future Years' Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| $800.0 ($720 accrual) |
0.0 | 13.0 | $787.0 ($720 accrual) |
