Collection of surface water samples and ancillary data for the Canadian Water Monitoring Program for Pesticides in priority Ontario watersheds.
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Health Canada is seeking a contractor to collect surface-water samples and related information in priority watersheds in Ontario, as part of the Canadian Water Monitoring Program for Pesticides. The collected samples will support federal laboratory analysis of approximately 200 pesticide active ingredients and transformation products. The work appears to involve field sampling, recording ancillary data, and providing expert input that may help interpret pesticide patterns and potential concerns. The tender lists Ontario—excluding the National Capital Region—as well as the NCR/Ottawa area, so the precise sampling locations, schedule, methods, equipment, reporting requirements, and travel expectations should be confirmed in the official documents. The buyer is Health Canada, and the tender is currently shown as open. The stated closing deadline is October 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The tender category is services. Potentially relevant businesses may include environmental consulting firms, water-quality monitoring companies, laboratories or field-services contractors with suitable sampling experience. However, this summary does not determine whether a particular business qualifies. Review the full request for proposals and basis-of-payment spreadsheet for mandatory requirements, experience criteria, security or insurance provisions, pricing instructions, submission procedures, and any amendments before deciding whether to bid. Verify the closing time and all other details on the official Canada Buys tender notice before submitting a proposal. Documents provided: -Request for Proposals: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/107823/rfp1000273707--collection-of-water-samples---priority-ontario-watersheds-%28en.pdf -Basis of Payment: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/107823/pr1000273707-basis-of-payment-%28enfr_0.xlsx
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- Potentially requires collection of surface water samples in priority Ontario watersheds for Health Canada’s Canadian Water Monitoring Program for Pesticides (CWMPP).
- Potentially requires collection and provision of ancillary data associated with the water samples.
- Potentially requires expert advice to assist with interpretation of observed patterns or potential levels of concern.
- Work is identified for Ontario, excluding the National Capital Region, with the tender location also referencing the National Capital Region and Ottawa, Ontario; the applicable service area should be verified in the official tender documents.
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Health Canada (HC) evaluates the risks to human health and the environment associated with the use of pesticides and regulates pesticide products in Canada under the Pest Control Products Act. In the interest of increasing the availability of real-world data for use in pesticide risk assessments, HC coordinates the Canadian Water Monitoring Program for Pesticides (CWMPP). As part of this program, water samples are analysed to determine the concentrations of pesticides present in Canadian waters. Federal laboratories will analyse approximately 200 chemicals (i.e., pesticide active ingredients and transformation products) in water from various regions across Canada. Ancillary data and expert advice assist in improving our collective understanding of any patterns observed or any potential levels of concern.
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