MICROBIOLOGIST SERVICES

This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada – Quebec Region Health Services is seeking a microbiologist for the Federal Training Center, Donnacona Institution, Joliette Institution, Archambault, the Regional Mental Health Center (RMHC), the Regional Reception Center, Drummond Institution, Cowansville Institution, La Macaza Institution, as well as Port-Cartier Institution. 

Trade agreement: This procurement is not subject to any trade agreement.

Tendering procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid.

Suppliers may bid for one or more institutions, depending on their ability to serve the region (s) where the institutions are located.

Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest priced compliant bid.

Set-aside under the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business: This procurement is not subject to any set-asides for Aboriginal Suppliers.

Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: This procurement is not subject to a Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement.

Security Requirements: This contract includes security requirements.

Nature of Requirements:

The following is a summary of the statement of work for this requirement.

The Correctional Service Canada has a requirement to provide clinical care (medical specialist) to offenders and collaborate with the institution's multidisciplinary health services team, which includes, but is not limited to, general practitioners, nurses, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists and other related health care professionals.

Objectives: To provide, as a microbiologist, essential care services to offenders in the all institutions of the Quebec Region. 

Deliverables: The Contractor must provide essential infectious disease and infectious disease treatment services at the request of the Chief of Physical Health Services and in accordance with the National Framework for Essential Health Care, and any changes to this framework issued by CSC during the contract period and any elective period exercised by Canada.

Term of Contract:

Period of the Contract: The Work is to be performed during the period of contract awarding to April 30, 2023 with the option to renew for two (2) additional one-year periods.

File Number: 21301-22-3731541

Contracting Authority: Isabelle Gravel

Telephone number: 450-661-9550, poste 3300

Facsimile number: 450-664-6626

E-mail: Isabelle.Gravel@csc-scc.gc.ca

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Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada (English or French).

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