# CanadaBuys #BC234396

Monthly Compost Quality Analysis Services for Vancouver Landfill

**Posted:** September 24, 2026
**Respond By:** October 08, 2026
**Identifier:** BC234396
**NAICS:** 541380

The City of Vancouver is seeking monthly compost quality analysis services for the Vancouver Landfill.
- Government Buyer:
  - City of Vancouver
  - Vancouver Landfill
- OEM/Vendor:
  - Bureau Veritas Canada (2019) Inc
- Services Requested:
  - Monthly laboratory analysis of compost samples
  - Parameters tested include:
    - Bulk density
    - Wet bulk density
    - Conductivity
    - Foreign matter
    - Potassium
    - Loss of ignition
    - Moisture
    - Ammonia-N
    - Available N02 and N03
    - Phosphorus
    - pH
    - Particle size distribution (PSD)
    - Total Kjeldahl nitrogen
    - Total solids
    - Total carbon
    - CSR/CCME metals in soil with HG
- Process:
  - City staff collect and courier samples to Bureau Veritas lab
- Notable Requirements:
  - Comprehensive monthly testing and reporting
  - Long-term contract: initial 5-year term, with annual extension options up to 9 years
- Estimated Contract Value:
  - Approximately $70,500 over up to 9 years ($652.78/month)
- Only Bureau Veritas Canada is mentioned as the OEM/vendor

### Description

The City of Vancouver intends to contract Bureau Veritas Canada (2019) Inc for monthly compost quality analysis at the Vancouver Landfill. The work involves analyzing compost samples collected on-site by City staff for various parameters including bulk density, moisture, nitrogen levels, phosphorus, pH, and metals in soil. The contract has an initial term of 5 years with an option to extend annually up to 9 years. The estimated contract value is approximately $70,500, calculated at $652.78 per month for 9 years.

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