CanadaBuys #2027-00124

CFIA Ottawa Laboratory–Fallowfield biological-waste collection and incineration services

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is procuring specialized biological-waste services for its Ottawa Laboratory–Fallowfield. - Government buyer: Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Ottawa Laboratory–Fallowfield (OLF/LOF). - Requirement: Weekly weekday collection, transport, and incineration at an approved, licensed facility of approximately 907 kg per pickup, or about 52 pickups annually. - Waste includes Risk Group 2 and 3 human and animal materials, prions, specimens, carcasses, tissues, contaminated disposables, and specified prion-contaminated chemicals. - Supplies: Provide and maintain, per contract year, 900 new 55-gallon drums, 100 new 30-gallon drums, 25 new 5-gallon pails, 10 rolls of anatomical labels, and 10 rolls of incineration labels. No part numbers are specified. - Service deliverables: Submit a health and safety plan; provide monthly weigh/scale tickets and disposal records; report incidents, missed collections, and damage within the specified 24–48-hour window. - Important requirements: Relevant permits and licenses, dangerous-goods/TDG documentation and training, WHMIS-trained personnel, authorized vehicles, and clean collection areas. Award is based on the lowest evaluated price among technically compliant bids. The procurement is conditionally set aside for Indigenous businesses. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, service vendors, or named brands are identified.

Description

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency requires biohazardous waste removal services for the Ottawa Laboratory Fallowfield (OLF), in accordance with the Statement of Work. The facility handles Risk Group 2 and Risk Group 3 pathogens, including prions, and produces biohazardous waste requiring specialized transport and disposal. The contract is initially for three years, with four one-year option periods at the Agency’s discretion. The procurement is conditionally set aside under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business: it remains open to all businesses unless at least two Indigenous businesses submit bids.

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