Collection of surface water samples for pesticides analysis in the Lower…

2.1 Introduction

Health Canada (HC) evaluates the risks to human health and the environment associated with the use of

pesticides and regulates pesticide products in Canada. In the interest of increasing the availability of realworld data for use in pesticide risk assessments, HC is implementing a 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. The information is being collected to use in pesticides regulatory decisions, as

appropriate.

2.2 Objectives of the Requirement

HC requires the services of a contractor to carry out water sampling at specified sites in the Lower

Mainland region of British Columbia in 2025-26 and up to two option years. The information is being

collected to use in pesticides regulatory decisions, as appropriate. In support of HC’s goal of increasing

transparency, the generated pesticides data will be shared publicly through the Government of Canada

Open Data portal.

A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

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