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Shellfish Water Classification Program Services for Quebec (Gaspésie and Magdalen Islands)

This opportunity involves Environment and Climate Change Canada's procurement for the Shellfish Water Classification Program in Quebec, focusing on the Gaspésie and Magdalen Islands regions. - Government Buyer: - Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) - OEMs and Vendors: - Merinov (ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory, named as the only currently qualified provider) - Services Requested: - Bacteriological water quality studies of shellfish growing areas and aquaculture sites - Annual sampling of 27 shellfish growing areas and 16 aquaculture sites (May to November) - Seawater sample collection and analysis using ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory methods (APHA Section 9221 E.2, Thermotolerant (fecal) Coliform Direct Test) - Measurement of hydrological and meteorological factors - Data entry into the PRISM platform - Maintenance of field notebooks and microbiological sample registers - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program (CSSP) standards - Laboratory must be ISO/IEC 17025-accredited for relevant bacteriological methods - Proximity to sampling areas to ensure timely incubation of water samples (within 30 hours of collection) - Opportunity is open for other qualified suppliers to submit statements of capabilities - Estimated Contract Value: - $2,068,750.51 CAD - Period of Performance: - Base period of one year, with two one-year option periods (annual sampling from May to November)

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 bacteriological water quality studies, seawater sample collection and analysis in accredited laboratories, measurement of physical and meteorological factors, data entry into PRISM, and maintaining field notebooks and microbiological sample registers. The contract covers the regions of Gaspésie and the Magdalen Islands and is for a duration of 10 months starting May 25, 2026. The contract may be extended for up to two additional one-year periods.

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