Merx #5000095018

Shellfish Water Classification and Bacteriological Analysis Services for Quebec

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is seeking specialized services to support the Shellfish water classification program in Quebec as part of the Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program (CSSP). - Government Buyer: - Department of the Environment (ECCC) - Products/Services Requested: - Shellfish water classification and bacteriological analysis services - Conduct bacteriological quality studies in shellfish areas - Collect seawater samples - Perform laboratory analyses in ISO/IEC 17025 accredited labs using APHA et al., 2017 reference method - Measure physical and meteorological factors during sampling - Enter data into the Regional Shellfish Sanitation Information Platform (PRISM) - Provide weekly and monthly sampling plans - Deliver documentation such as field notebooks and microbiological sample registers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Laboratory must be ISO/IEC 17025 accredited - Use of the APHA et al., 2017 reference method for bacteriological analysis - Data management and reporting via the PRISM platform - Work to be performed in shellfish areas and aquaculture sites on the North Shore of Quebec - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.

Description

The Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program (CSSP) monitors the harvesting of shellfish in Canada to protect public health from contaminated bivalve shellfish. The program requires annual review of sanitary conditions and bacteriological sampling of water quality in shellfish areas used for commercial, recreational, food, social, and ceremonial purposes. The work includes conducting studies on bacteriological water quality, collecting seawater samples, performing bacteriological analyses in an accredited laboratory, measuring physical and meteorological factors, entering data into the Regional Shellfish Sanitation Information Platform, and providing sampling plans and documentation.

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