Opportunity
Merx #0000321026
Environmental Laboratory Analytical Services for Manitoba Water Operations
Posted
April 30, 2026
Respond By
May 15, 2026
Identifier
0000321026
NAICS
541380
The Government of Manitoba, through its Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure, is seeking environmental laboratory analytical services for water quality monitoring in the Winnipeg region. - Government Buyer: - Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Transportation & Infrastructure, Regional Water Operations - Services Requested: - Environmental laboratory analytical services for groundwater and surface water samples - Includes chemistry and microbiological testing (routine, trace, ultra-trace organics, metals, nutrients, inorganic non-metallics, microbiological, and biological parameters) - Estimated annual volume: up to 2,240 chemistry samples and 238 microbiology samples - Services must include sample receipt, analysis, reporting, technical assistance, and support - Must provide routine, priority, emergency, and legal analyses with specified turnaround times - Includes sample preservation, storage, disposal, and shipping coordination - Notable Requirements: - Laboratory must be accredited by the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA) or the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) - Laboratory or depot must be located within 50 km of Winnipeg, Manitoba - Emphasis on sustainability and Indigenous business participation - Fixed pricing in Canadian dollars; detailed cost proposals required - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; only accredited Canadian laboratories are eligible
Description
The Government of Manitoba, represented by the Minister of Transportation & Infrastructure, is requesting quotes from qualified proponents for environmental laboratory analytical services. The services involve laboratory analysis of groundwater and surface water samples. The contract is a multi-year agreement for a fixed period of two years, anticipated to commence on June 1, 2026. Laboratories must be accredited by the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA) or Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and located within 50 km radius of Winnipeg, Manitoba.