Title: First Nation Chemical Sampling Program, Health Canada First Nation and Inuit Health Branch, Ontario Region
Introduction
Health Canada, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB) Ontario Region requires the services of a licenced and accredited laboratory to perform chemical analysis of drinking water supplies for First Nations in Ontario Region (please see 1.5 for a listing of communities).
The contractor must be licensed by the Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) and accredited by the Standards Council of Canada or by an Accreditation Body recognized by the MOECC to perform the work outlined in this RFP. The testing will be conducted according to the most current requirements of Ontario Regulation 170/03 under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). A copy of the act and accompanying regulations can be found on the Government of Ontario E-Laws site (http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca).
Objective
The objective is to meet the requirements of Ontario Regulation 170/03 chemical testing requirements for water systems in the First Nation communities. The data from the sample analysis is to be inputted into WaterTraxTM within 48hrs of lab completion. To have one central laboratory to submit samples. FNIHB will utilize this information to advise the individual First Nations on the status of their drinking water supplies.
The initial proposed period of the work would be from the date of contract award to March 31, 2019 inclusive. With an option to extend the term of the Contract by up to two (2) additional one year period(s) from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020 and from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021 under the same conditions.
Background, Assumptions and Specific Scope of the Requirement
FNIHB, Ontario Region is responsible for assisting First Nations communities in establishing monitoring programs of drinking water systems. The provincial government in Ontario utilizes Ontario Regulation 170/03 under the SDWA for all of its municipally regulated water systems. This department will use this regulation as a reference guide in determination of sampling requirements.
Although Health Canada has a number of laboratories conducting analytical testing, due to logistical considerations and the specialized types of analyses required, an accredited laboratory still must be used by FNIHB Ontario.
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Period of Contract: The initial period of the Contract will be from contract award date to March 31, 2019.
The Contractor hereby grants to Canada the irrevocable option to extend the period of the Contract by up to two (2) additional one (1) year period(s) under the same terms and conditions. The Contractor agrees that, during the extended period of the Contract, it will be paid in accordance with the applicable terms set out in the Basis of Payment.
Enquiries regarding this Request for Proposals are to be submitted in writing to:
Benoît Galipeau
b••••••••@••••••.ca
