The Supply, Delivery and Installation of up to three (3) Semi-automated Cleanup Systems for Organic Contaminants

The Government of Ontario, through the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, is soliciting bids for the supply, delivery, and installation of up to three semi-automated cleanup systems (SAC Systems) for organic contaminants, specifically targeting polychlorinated biphenyls and petroleum hydrocarbons. These systems will support the Laboratory Services Branch in performing analytical services for environmental monitoring, emergency responses, and the Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act. The scope of work includes the provision of the systems, installation, general overview and training, and a minimum one-year warranty. Required components include specialized cleanup columns for PCBs, PCNs, dioxins, and furans, as well as pressurized gas assistive modules and preventative maintenance kits. Technical specifications require that system enclosures comply with IEC/EN60950:2004/AIM:2017 standards for electrical equipment in hazardous areas. The solicitation, identified as rfx_20603, closed on November 13, 2026, with an anticipated contract start date of January 2027 and a term of one year. The contract will be awarded to the highest scoring compliant bid based on a Best Score strategy, where pricing accounts for 90 points and Canadian businesses receive an additional 10 points. Mandatory eligibility requirements include a restriction against U.S. businesses and the provision of three client references from the last two years. Selected vendors must provide proof of insurance, WSIA coverage, security clearance if applicable, and a Tax Compliance Verification Number. Bidders are also required to provide fixed costs for twelve additional deliverables and eight optional extended warranties following the initial warranty period.