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Analysis of Wastewater, Sludge/Biosolids, Leachate, and Other Complex Environmental Matrices for Chemical Substances

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Environment and Climate Change Canada is seeking a qualified supplier to provide high-quality chemical analysis of various substances as part of a monitoring program focused on the occurrence and fate of chemical substances in municipal wastewater. The scope of work involves analyzing raw influent, treated effluent, raw sludge, treated biosolids, landfill leachate, and environmental waters, sediments, and soils impacted by these discharges. The contract is structured for an initial firm term of one year, with four additional one-year option periods available. This federal solicitation, identified by number 5000086984, specifies that the place of performance is in Gatineau. The procurement process includes detailed bidder instructions, evaluation procedures, a statement of work, and a basis of payment. While initial deadlines were set for June, subsequent amendments have adjusted the bid closing dates to ensure a comprehensive solicitation process.

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Chemical analysis of wastewater and environmental samples for Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of the Environment (ECCC )

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

*Gatineau, CAN

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EC Bid Solicitation 5000086984 - Analysis of Wastewater and Environmental Matrices

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Solicitation 5000086984-3 - Analysis of Wastewater and Environmental Matrices

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of the Environment (ECCC )
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has a requirement to solicit a supplier that can provide high-quality chemical analysis of many substances in raw influent, treated effluent, raw sludge, treated biosolids, landfill leachate, and environmental waters, sediments, and soils impacted by these discharges, as part of a monitoring program on the occurrence and fate of chemical substances in municipal wastewater as detailed in the Statement of Work, Annex A to the bid solicitation. The period of the contract is for one firm year plus four additional one year option periods.

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