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Bacteriological Water Quality Study Services for Shellfish Areas in Quebec (Côte-Nord)

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is seeking specialized services for the Shellfish Water Classification Program in Quebec, focusing on the North Shore (Côte-Nord) region. - Government Buyer: - Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) - Service Provider: - Microbio LCA Inc. identified as the only supplier capable of meeting all requirements - Services Requested: - Bacteriological water quality studies in shellfish areas - Collection and analysis of seawater samples for faecal coliforms - Laboratory analysis must be performed in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited facility - Use of the Thermotolerant (Fecal) Coliform Direct Test (A-1 Medium) - Measurement of physical and meteorological factors during sampling - Data entry into the Regional Shellfish Sanitation Information Platform (PRISM) or PCEC systems - Provision of weekly and monthly sampling plans, field notebooks, and microbiological sample registers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Supplier must have ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation - Proven experience in the North Shore (Côte-Nord) region - Ability to incubate samples within 30 hours of collection at the ECCC laboratory in Forestville, Quebec - Geographic proximity to Forestville laboratory is essential for timely delivery - Estimated Contract Value: - Approximately $3,490,828 CAD - Period of Performance: - Initial contract for 10-12 months, with two one-year option periods (up to three years total) - Place of Performance: - ECCC laboratory at 27 route Maritime, Forestville, Quebec - Shellfish areas throughout the Côte-Nord region

Description

The Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program (CSSP) monitors the harvesting of shellfish in Canada to protect public health from contaminated bivalve shellfish. The program involves sanitary condition reviews and bacteriological water quality sampling in shellfish areas, including those on the North Shore. The scope of work includes conducting bacteriological water quality studies, collecting seawater samples, performing analyses in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory, measuring physical and meteorological factors during sampling, entering data into the Regional Shellfish Sanitation Information Platform (PRISM), and providing weekly and monthly sampling plans along with field notebooks and microbiological sample registers. The contract duration is estimated to be 10 months starting around May 25, 2026.

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