Biomedical waste collection and disposal services for Indigenous Services Canada in the province of Québec.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) Solicitation # 1000203635 Closing Date: December 6, 2018 @2pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) This requirement is for the Department of Indigenous Services, Quebec Region Title: Biomedical waste collection and disposal services. Introduction The First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB), Quebec Region, wishes to equip itself with a biomedical and pharmaceutical waste collection and disposal service in accordance with applicable regulations for the nursing stations and health centres of the Department of Indigenous Services, Quebec Region. Objective Ensure the regular collection and safe disposal of biomedical and pharmaceutical waste for the nursing stations and health centres in the First Nations communities under the jurisdiction of the Department of Indigenous Services. Background, Assumptions and Specific Scope of the Requirement The regulatory requirements and geographical situation of the First Nations communities necessitate appropriate equipment for the collection and disposal of the biomedical and pharmaceutical waste generated in the nursing stations and health centres. With regard to the payment specified in Annex “B” and to the satisfaction of the Minister, the Contractor will perform the biomedical and pharmaceutical waste collection at the frequency specified below. To perform the work mentioned in Section 2.1, the Contractor must: Perform two (2) on-site collections or more per year, upon request and if necessary: one in the spring and the second one in the fall, based on need and road conditions, in the following health establishments: Rapid Lake N.S. Maliotenam H/C Pikogan H/C Winneway N.S. Kitigan Zibi H/C Listuguj H/C Pessamit N.S. Timiskaming H/C Gesgapegiag H/C Kebaowek H/C Kanesatake H/C Odanak H/C Wendake H/C Wôlinak H/C Lac-Simon H/C Mashteuiatsh H/C Essipit H/C Uashat H/C Manawan N.S. Opitciwan N.S. Wemotaci N.S. Ekuanitshit N.S. Natashquan N.S. *N.S. = Nursing station H/C = Health centre At the request of the establishment, perform one (1) on-site collection or more per year, upon request and if necessary. The waste will be transported by charter plane or commercial aircraft and will be transhipped directly from the aircraft or airline company’s hangar to the Contractor’s refrigerated truck at the Quebec City or Sept-Îles airport. The establishments affected by this measure are: Matimekush N.S. Pakua Shipi N.S. Unamen Shipu N.S. After each visit, with the exception of visits to the Matimekush, Pakua Shipi et Unamen Shipu N.S., the Contractor must leave behind a number of biomedical waste boxes and “Biohazard” bags equivalent to the number of boxes, buckets and bags collected. The Contractor must comply with the applicable provincial regulation on the management of biomedical waste. A copy of this regulation is available from the Ministère du Développement durable, de l’Environnement, de la Faune et des Parcs du Québec (http://www.mddep.gouv.qc.ca/matieres/biomedicaux/). The Contractor will have to provide a copy of each document (accreditation, certificate, licence, departmental authorization, etc.) required by the applicable provincial regulation on the management of biomedical waste. Security Requirement: Reliability Status Period of Contract: The initial period of the Contract will be from December 1, 2018 to March 31, 2020. The Contractor grants to Canada the irrevocable option to extend the term of the Contract by up to three (3) additional one (1) year periods and one (1) additional eight (8) month period (until November 30, 2023), under the same conditions. The Contractor agrees that, during the extended period of the Contract, it will be paid in accordance with the applicable provisions as set out in the Basis of Payment. Canada may exercise this option at any time by sending a written notice to the Contractor at least ten (10) calendar days before the expiry date of the Contract. The option may only be exercised by the Contracting Authority, and will be evidenced for administrative purposes only, through a contract amendment. Enquiries regarding this Request for Proposals are to be submitted in writing to: Chantal Laferriere chantal.laferriere@canada.ca