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Health Canada Awards Contract for Surface Water Sampling and Pesticide Analysis at Swift Current Creek, Saskatchewan

Health Canada is awarding a contract for surface water sample collection and pesticide analysis at Swift Current Creek, Saskatchewan, to support the Canadian Water Monitoring Program for Pesticides (CWMPP). - Government Buyer: - Health Canada, Chief Financial Officer Branch, Procurement and Contracting (non-IT), Procurement Operations Division - Contact: Marco Ghattas - Contractor: - Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds (proposed) - Products/Services Requested: - Collection of surface water samples at Swift Current Creek for multi-residue pesticide analysis - Up to 40 site visits during the initial contract period, with options for two additional years and increased visits - Contractor must provide all necessary field equipment for sample collection - Adherence to Health Canada’s standard operating procedures for sample collection, documentation, and shipment coordination - Samples to be analyzed by federal laboratories for approximately 200 pesticide-related chemicals (active ingredients and transformation products) - Data and samples must be submitted in specified formats; replicate samples and field blanks required - Samples must be frozen on the day of collection and accompanied by logs, metadata, and photographs - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Experience in water quality sampling for pesticides - Strict compliance with Health Canada protocols for sample handling, labeling, and documentation - Public sharing of pesticide data via the Government of Canada Open Data portal - No specific OEMs or equipment brands are named in the solicitation.

Description

Health Canada requires a contractor to collect water samples at specified sites in Swift Current Creek, Saskatchewan, during 2026-27 to support the Canadian Water Monitoring Program for Pesticides. The samples will be analyzed for approximately 200 pesticide-related chemicals by federal laboratories. The contractor must provide field equipment for sample collection and follow Health Canada's standard procedures. The contract duration is estimated at 7 months, starting August 5, 2026, with data shared publicly via the Government of Canada Open Data portal.

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