Request for Proposals: Ling Cod Quota
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Coastal Nations Commercial Fishing (CNCF) is seeking proposals to lease out quota for Ling Cod: Areas 3C, 3D, 5AB and 5CDE, 5,000 lb Increments.
Please download the Quota Bid Form and send the completed form to Aaron Murray, CNCF General Manager, at aaron.m@cncflp.ca by June 5, 2026, 12pm PT (noon).
If you have any questions, please call 604-250-0341.
The following principals will be used to assess bids:
Shareholder Nations fishers will be given preference
Shareholder Nations or shareholder Nation’s fishers owned commercial vessels will be given preference
Required certifications must be up to date
Vessel must be seaworthy
WorkSafe (WCB) coverage is mandatory
Experience with species is necessary
Mentoring fishers is encouraged
Confirmation is needed of who will be paying the lease fee
Sub-leasing is prohibited
Please note: all bids will be presented to the CNCF Selection committee for review. The Board will select the successful bids. It may take up to 2 weeks to determine successful bids after submission deadline. All bidders will be notified by email of the success or failure of their bids and will have an opportunity to discuss the results with Aaron Murray. (Bids offering to add a dollar amount above the highest bid will be rejected without notification). CNCF may seek other proposals or pursue other options at their sold discretion.
The steps to obtain temporary quota or licence are:
Complete and submit a Temporary Licence and/or Quota Bid Form
Receive confirmation and approval of bid by CNCF Selection committee
Lease Agreement to be signed by the party paying the lease fee
Lease Agreement signed by CNCF General Manager. Final copy sent to applicant.
DFO or NOLS Submission (allow 10 days processing by DFO)
Confirmation from DFO received
Submit proof of payment to CNCF
Amendments & Confirmations issued to the fisher from CNCF
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