EN27PGN308 - As & When ML-ARD Rock Testing

The contract under reference EN27PGN308 seeks a contractor to perform on-demand metal leeching and acid rock drainage testing on identified rock samples, including mobilization, transportation of materials, and preparation of detailed technical reports. Services are to be delivered as needed without a fixed schedule, requiring the contractor to respond promptly to requests from the Government of Canada’s Ministry of Forests. The work is governed by NAICS code 541380, indicating a focus on scientific and technical consulting services, and is issued under a federal solicitation with the reference number BC229664. The solicitation was posted on May 20, 2026, and responses are due by June 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. EST. The primary point of contact for inquiries is the Contracting Authority, reachable via email at Eng.NEG@gov.bc.ca. The place of performance and organizational details are not fully specified beyond the federal nature of the agency, but the work likely involves field sampling across various locations under provincial or federal jurisdiction, with final reporting delivered to the Ministry of Forests. There is no set-aside designation indicated, meaning the contract is open to all qualified vendors regardless of business size or status. Contractors must be prepared to handle logistics, laboratory analysis, and regulatory-compliant documentation to meet technical specifications.