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Water Sampling and Laboratory Testing Services
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The Department of National Defence is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive potable water sampling and laboratory testing services at Hylands Golf Course in Ottawa, Ontario, under solicitation W6840-SPO-27-001-A. The contract requires weekly sampling at designated locations, with sample frequency varying between 7 sites from November to March and 10 sites from April to October, all performed by an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory. Core analytical parameters include E. coli, total coliforms, and turbidity, with additional testing for residual chlorine or other parameters as directed by the Technical Authority. The Contractor must conduct an initial vulnerability assessment of the water system and surrounding risk environment to identify potential contamination sources and evaluate susceptibility, followed by a baseline chemical analysis to determine if further site-specific monitoring is necessary. A detailed site-specific monitoring plan must be developed and submitted, outlining recommended contaminants and frequencies. All deliverables—including certificates of analysis, field sampling summaries, chain-of-custody documentation, vulnerability assessment report, and baseline analysis report—must be provided in English only. Any adverse result that may impact health, safety, or compliance must be reported by telephone immediately and confirmed in writing within 24 hours, including sampling location, parameter exceeded, measured value, applicable standard, preliminary interpretation, and recommended actions. Optional analytical services for metals, pesticides, fuel-related VOCs, nutrients, PFAS, and other approved analytes may be activated only with written authorization from Canada. The Contractor is responsible for supplying all sampling equipment, preservatives, coolers, ice packs, labels, and chain-of-custody forms, and must ensure sample integrity through proper handling, storage, and transport in accordance with holding times and temperature requirements; any sample rendered invalid due to Contractor error must be re-collected and re-analyzed at no additional cost to Canada. The initial contract term runs from October 10, 2026, to October 9, 2028, with three option years available for extension, contingent on 30 days’ written notice. Payment is on a firm all-inclusive unit price basis in Canadian dollars, covering all costs including labor, travel, equipment, administration, and overhead, with applicable taxes shown separately on invoices. Invoices must be submitted monthly with full details including contract number, item description, quantity, unit price, and financial codes, and will be paid within 30 days of receipt if dispute-free. The Contractor must maintain complete financial and operational
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National Capital Region (NCR), Ottawa, CANSet-Aside
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