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Laboratory analysis of metformin and guanylurea in wastewater and environmental samples

Environment and Climate Change Canada is seeking laboratory services to measure metformin and guanylurea in wastewater and other environmental samples. - Government buyer: Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Department of the Environment, Government of Canada; no specific sub-agency or office is identified. - Services and estimated annual sample volumes: - Wastewater influent and effluent: 90 samples. - Surface water: 30 samples. - Biosolids: 30 samples. - Landfill leachate: 15 samples. - The broader scope also identifies sludge, sediment, and soil; separate quantities for these matrices are not stated. - Notable technical requirements: Validated analytical methods, ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation under the ILAC MRA, specified reporting limits, isotope-labelled surrogates, and QA/QC. Solid-matrix results must be reported on a dry-weight basis. Stated limits include 5 ng/L for metformin and 50 ng/L for guanylurea in effluent, and 10 ng/g dry weight for metformin and 100 ng/g dry weight for guanylurea in biosolids. - Deliverables: Provide sampling protocols, submission forms, and sampling and shipping containers; confirm sample receipt electronically within five business days; deliver PDF and Excel-compatible data reports within eight weeks of receipt. Reports must include concentrations, reporting limits, QA/QC, sample-receipt details, analytical discussion, and data issues or corrective actions. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or vendors are named in the solicitation materials. No product part numbers apply. - Other procurement-relevant information: No security requirement is identified. Sample volumes are estimates, and prices are not provided in the available materials.

Description

Environment and Climate Change Canada is seeking a supplier to provide chemical analysis of metformin and guanylurea in raw influent, treated effluent, landfill leachate, surface waters, sludge, biosolids, sediment, and soil. The work supports a monitoring program on the occurrence and fate of chemical substances in municipal wastewater. The notice identifies an open competitive bidding process, with selection based on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price. The stated contract period runs from contract award through March 31, 2027.

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