# CanadaBuys #2027-00124

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

**Posted:** November 02, 2026
**Respond By:** November 18, 2026
**Identifier:** 2027-00124
**NAICS:** 562211, 562998

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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