Food Sample Procurement and Collection Services

The contract requires the procurement and collection of 725 food items from a diverse range of establishments in Calgary, including grocery stores, fast food outlets, takeout restaurants, and specialty food vendors. Each item must be sourced from four distinct brands or locations to ensure product variety and representation across the market. The work is intended to support a government initiative under the Department of Health and falls under the NAICS code 722513, indicating a focus on food service activities. Performance is designated for Calgary, with the broader scope tied to the National Capital Region in Ottawa, suggesting the collected samples may be used for centralized analysis or policy development. The solicitation is structured as a subcontract, open for bids with a response deadline of June 1, 2026, and was posted on May 15, 2026. There is no set-aside designation specified, meaning all eligible contractors may compete. The place of performance is limited to Calgary despite the involvement of Ottawa, implying that food collection must occur locally while the end-use or analysis occurs federally. The contract does not include a designated point of contact, and bidders must navigate the tender opportunity through the official CanadaBuys portal. Timing and geographical specificity indicate a tightly coordinated logistics effort requiring precise coordination across multiple retail channels to meet the collection target within the required timeframe.