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Equine TCO2 Sample Collection and Testing Services for BC Racetracks

This opportunity is for specialized laboratory services supporting equine racing regulation in British Columbia. - Government Buyer: - Independent Gambling Control Office (IGCO) - OEMs and Vendors: - Racing Forensics Inc. (recommended, SCC-accredited, CPMA-approved) - Products/Services Requested: - Collection, transportation, and laboratory testing/analysis of total carbon dioxide (TCO2) in equine samples - Services must be performed by a laboratory approved by the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) - No specific part numbers or product SKUs; requirement is for specialized testing services - Testing required for one thoroughbred and two standardbred horses from each race at licensed racetracks - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Laboratory must be SCC-accredited and have CPMA-approved instrumentation for TCO2 testing - Racing Forensics Inc. is the only laboratory in Western Canada meeting these criteria - Service is essential for regulatory compliance and continuation of horse racing operations in BC

Description

The Independent Gambling Control Office (IGCO) requires testing of total carbon dioxide (TCO2) equine samples by a Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) approved laboratory. The CPMA recommends Racing Forensics Inc., a vendor currently accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) for TCO2 testing and forensic equine sample collection and is the only laboratory in Western Canada with an instrument approved by the CPMA. IGCO needs this contract to fulfill the obligation to test one thoroughbred horse from each race and two standardbred horses from each race, which is essential for races to occur and for the overall operations of horse racing in BC.

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