CanadaBuys #5000091027

Ambient Benzene and VOC Measurement Services for Gasoline Stations

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is seeking a contractor to measure benzene and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions at gasoline stations in Ontario and Quebec, with a focus on the Ottawa-Gatineau area. - Government Buyer: - Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) - Bid Solicitation Authority: Helena Lee - Services Requested: - Measurement of ambient benzene and VOC concentrations before, during, and after gasoline deliveries at multiple stations - Study Plan preparation and submission for ECCC approval - Data processing, quality control, analysis, and reporting - Project management, including kickoff and closing meetings with ECCC and Health Canada - Measurement Scope: - 30-100 measurement events across stations with and without vapor balancing systems (VBS) - Field measurements must meet professional standards for sensitivity, precision, and accuracy - Contractor must provide all necessary equipment and software - Deliverables must be submitted in English - Unique Requirements: - Contractor must document manufacturer, model, specifications, and calibration records for all instruments used - Only Canadian suppliers or those from applicable trading partners are eligible - Mandatory technical criteria: qualified personnel, detection limits, sampling intervals, number of monitoring points, meteorological measurements - Cost-reimbursable contract with limitation of expenditure - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; contractor-supplied equipment must be documented

Description

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is seeking to study benzene concentrations in the air near gasoline stations in Canada, preferably in the Ottawa-Gatineau area, to understand health risks associated with benzene emissions and assess the effectiveness of emission control equipment. The contractor will measure ambient benzene and other volatile organic compounds (VOCs) before, during, and after gasoline deliveries, following the parameters in the Statement of Work. The work includes preparation of a Study Plan, scheduling and conducting measurements at selected gasoline stations, data processing, and submission of results. The contract duration is approximately 6 months, starting around September 21, 2026, and ending by March 31, 2027.

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