Sample Collection, Testing and Consulting Services for Crude Oil and Petroleum Products

On 19 August 2016, PWGSC published a Letter of Interest (LOI) on the GETS seeking to engage with Industry (“Participants”) on behalf of Transport Canada (TC). As part of that engagement, Participants were asked to provide a written response to questions related to both the technical aspects of the Work to be undertaken and the procurement strategy. 

Participants were encouraged to ask questions and provide comments with the objective to receive feedback that may be incorporated into the solicitation document, creating a procurement that is fair and transparent to suppliers, enhances competition, and results in best value to Canada.

The services will be provided on an “as and when requested” basis through Task Authorizations. The requirement addresses two areas:

a)  The sample collection, testing and analysis of crude oil and petroleum products in a manner that preserves its integrity and composition, including all dissolved gasses; and,

b) Consulting services on:

• selecting crude oil types and sample sites,
• proper sample collection and handling,
• development and selection of means of containment for transport,
• testing procedures,
• general knowledge on industry practices

Services will be delivered to the National Capital Region. Services will be required from date of contract award to 31 March, 2018 with three option periods of one year each.

The publication of this document and resulting RFP effectively concludes the Industry Engagement process. The information gathered through this process was considered when finalizing the procurement strategy and should meet the needs of the Government of Canada and be compatible with Industry standard practices.