Supply, Delivery, and Installation of up to Two (2) Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Instruments
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The Government of Ontario, through the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, is soliciting the supply, delivery, and installation of up to two Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) instruments for the Laboratory Services Branch in Etobicoke, Ontario. These state-of-the-art instruments will be used to analyze environmental DNA for Bacteroidales, Salmonella, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, and Cyanobacteria to support the Safe Drinking Water Act, Nutrient Management Act, Source Water protection, and the Hazardous Blue-Green Algae Response Program. The scope of work includes the hardware, a barcode reader for plate traceability, necessary consumables such as 96-well MicroAmp plates and seals, instrument performance testing, general training, and a minimum one-year warranty. The contract is expected to start on January 15, 2027, with a one-year term. Bids are submitted via the Ontario Tenders Portal and evaluated through a three-stage process: a mandatory requirements review, a technical response evaluation worth 60 points (covering delivery, installation, calibration, and bidder expertise), and a commercial evaluation worth 40 points. The final award will be granted to the highest scoring compliant bidder, with additional points awarded to Canadian businesses. Bidders must comply with strict occupational health and safety regulations, provide proof of insurance and WSIB coverage, and disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
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The Instruments are required by the Ministry to conduct analysis of environmental DNA using accredited test methods to support the Safe Drinking Water Act, Nutrient Management Act, Source Water protection, and the Hazardous Blue-Green Algae Response Program. The PCR Instruments will be used for the analysis of Bacteroidales, Salmonella, Cryptosporidium, Giardia and Cyanobacteria DNA in environmental samples.
The Instruments are required to have state-of-the-art features to support Ministry’s requirement for high-quality data analysis of routine and litigation samples.
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