Laboratory Testing of Water & Soil

Trade Agreement: CETA / WTO-AGP / CPTPP / CFTA / FTAs with Peru / Colombia / Panama / Korea
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

E6TOR-20RM05/A
Laboratory Testing of Water and Soil

Canada has a requirement to establish a Regional Master Standing Offer for the supply of Commercial Testing Laboratory Services to Authorized Users in Ontario

A RMSO to provide all labour, materials and equipment required to carry out Testing and Analysis of Water and Sewage Samples, on an “as and when required” basis.

CCPI will also apply as a pilot program for professional services.

The bidder must demonstrate that they meet every mandatory technical evaluation criteria in their bid by submitting supporting documentation.  Failure to provide supporting documentation by bid closing date will result in the bid being deemed non-responsive.

Criteria include:

Testing facilities must hold certification with the Canadian Association for Laboratory
Accreditation Inc. (CALA) or Standards Council of Canada (SCC).

The Contractor’s quality assurance and quality control at each of the Contractor’s testing facility, depot or equivalent must meet or exceed those established by CCME 2016 in the Guidance Manual For Environmental Site Characterization In Support Of Environmental And Human Health Risk Assessment: Volume 4 Analytical Methods.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS RE. BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary measures are being taken on-site at the Ontario Region Bid Receiving Unit to encourage social distancing. The health and safety of staff and suppliers remains our top priority. 

Suppliers are required to submit bids electronically using the Canada Post epost Connect application for the subject bid solicitation. This service allows suppliers to submit bids, offers and arrangements electronically to PWGSC Bid Receiving Units. This online service enables the electronic transfer of large files up to Protected B level.

To use epost Connect to submit your bid, or to get more information on its use, please send an email to the Ontario Region Bid Receiving Unit’s generic address at TPSGC.orreceptiondessoumissions-orbidreceiving.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca.

Faxed and hard copy (submitted in person or via mail/courier) bids will not be accepted for the subject bid solicitation.

Given current circumstances and network limitations, some active procurements may be delayed. To stay up to date on the status of specific procurements, please consult Buysandsell.gc.ca.

Bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within 15 working days from receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be in writing or by telephone.

Inquiries to be directed to:

Melanie Gillis
Supply Specialist
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Telephone:  613-328-2654
E-mail:  Melanie.Gillis2@pwgsc.gc.ca 

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.