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Shellfish Water Classification Program - Quebec
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The contract pertains to the Shellfish Water Classification Program in Quebec, undertaken by the Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program (CSSP) under the Department of the Environment, Government of Canada. Its primary goal is to safeguard public health by monitoring the quality of water in shellfish harvesting areas to prevent contamination of bivalve molluscs. This involves conducting annual reviews of sanitary conditions and bacteriological sampling in shellfish zones designated for commercial, recreational, and food, social, and ceremonial purposes. The contract specifically targets studies in shellfish areas and aquaculture sites in Gaspésie and the Magdalen Islands. Key activities include the collection of seawater samples, performing bacteriological analyses in ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories using specified testing methods, and measuring physical and meteorological factors during sampling rounds. The contractor must also enter data into the Regional Shellfish Sanitation Information Platform (PRISM), supply weekly and monthly sampling schedules, and maintain detailed documentation such as field notebooks and sample registers. The solicitation was posted in May 2026 with a response deadline in late May, and the contracting authority is based in Quebec with contact information provided for further inquiries.
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Quebec (except NCR), CANSet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
