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Mercury Analysis Services for Great Lakes Sediment and Tissue Samples

This opportunity involves laboratory analysis services for mercury in environmental samples collected from the Great Lakes region, managed by the Government of Ontario's Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks. - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, Government of Ontario - Main office: 125 Resources Rd, Toronto, Ontario, M9P 3V6 - Products/Services Requested: - Mercury analysis of sediment and benthic invertebrate tissue samples - 2026: Up to 141 sediment samples (Lake Ontario, St. Clair River, Thunder Bay) - 2026: Up to 29 benthic invertebrate tissue samples (St. Clair River) - 2027: Up to 286 sediment samples (Lake Erie, St. Lawrence River, Peninsula Harbour) - 2027: Up to 12 tissue samples (Peninsula Harbour) - All samples must be analyzed for methyl mercury and total mercury - Samples will be frozen and stored at -18°C after collection - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict sample storage requirements (-18°C) - Analysis covers multiple Great Lakes locations over two years - Both sediment and biological tissue samples included

Description

This solicitation is for services to analyze sediment and benthic invertebrate tissue samples for methyl mercury and total mercury collected from Great Lakes nearshore waters in 2026 and 2027. The work includes analyzing up to 141 sediment samples from Lake Ontario, St. Clair River, and Thunder Bay in 2026, and up to 29 benthic invertebrate tissue samples from the St. Clair River in 2026. In 2027, up to 286 sediment samples from Lake Erie, St. Lawrence River, and Peninsula Harbour will be analyzed, along with up to 12 tissue samples from Peninsula Harbour. All samples will be frozen and stored at -18°C after collection.

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