Opportunity

CanadaBuys #AB-2026-06378

Laboratory Analysis of Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds in Biological Tissues for Alberta Environment and Protected Areas

Posted

September 18, 2026

Respond By

October 13, 2026

Identifier

AB-2026-06378

NAICS

541380

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA), Resource Stewardship Division, is seeking a commercial laboratory to provide analytical services for polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs) in biological tissues, supporting environmental monitoring in the Alberta Oil Sands Region. - Government Buyer: - Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, Resource Stewardship Division - Vendors/OEMs: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Laboratory analysis of parent and alkylated PACs in biological tissues (including fish) - Services include sample receipt, homogenization, extraction, and analysis - Scope and technical requirements detailed in Appendix B of the RFP - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Analytical methods must meet specified standards for PAC determination - Supports ongoing environmental monitoring programs - Competitive open bidding process - Contract Duration: - Four months period of performance

Description

The Resource Stewardship Division of Alberta Environment and Protected Areas seeks a qualified commercial laboratory to perform laboratory analysis of polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs) in biological tissues, including fish, to support environmental monitoring programs in the Alberta Oil Sands Region. The contractor will be responsible for receiving, homogenizing, extracting, and analyzing biological tissue samples for parent and alkylated PACs according to specified analytical requirements. The project aims to evaluate the spatial and temporal distribution of PACs in aquatic ecosystems and assess potential changes relative to baseline data. The contract duration is 4 months, starting approximately November 1, 2026.

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