CanadaBuys #5000094287

Sediment Toxicity Testing Services for Environment and Climate Change Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is seeking competitive proposals for comprehensive Sediment Toxicity Testing services in British Columbia to support environmental monitoring and regulatory needs. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Environment (Environment and Climate Change Canada, ECCC) - Procurement & Contracting Services Division (NCR), Senior Manager Operations - Products and Services Requested: - Sediment Toxicity Testing services, including: - Laboratory analysis of sediment samples for physical, chemical, and biological parameters - Analyses required: - Total Organic Carbon (EPA/600/R-02/069) - Particle Size/Granulometry (sieve, pipette, or laser diffraction methods) - Metals (Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Lead, Mercury, Zinc) using EPA 3050B, 6020A/6020B, 7471 - Acid Volatile Sulphide (AVS) and Simultaneously Extractable Metals (SEM) using EPA 821/R-91/100, 245.7, 6020B - Acute toxicity tests using amphipods (EPS 1/RM/35), luminescent bacteria (EPS 1/RM/42), and echinoids/chironomid larvae (EPS 1/RM/58) - Sample container supply, shipping, custody, QA/QC, and detailed reporting - Accredited laboratory services (ISO 17025 required) - Estimated 20 samples per analyte per year - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sample drop-off location must be within 50 km of ECCC's Vancouver office - Compliance with Canadian procurement policies, including Code of Conduct and Ineligibility and Suspension Policy - Encouragement to participate in the Net-Zero Challenge for greenhouse gas reduction - No security requirements - Subject to multiple trade agreements (CFTA, CCFTA, and others) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a service-based laboratory testing requirement.

Description

Canada is seeking offers to provide Sediment Toxicity Testing services to Environment and Climate Change Canada. The contract duration is 9 months starting from July 1, 2026, with options to extend for up to two additional one-year periods. The procurement method is competitive open bidding, and the selection criteria is based on the lowest evaluated price with mandatory technical criteria. The work will be performed in British Columbia and is subject to multiple trade agreements including the Canadian Free Trade Agreement and others.

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