Cattle Slaughter and Transportation

Opportunity Summary: Cattle Slaughter and Transportation

1. Purpose:
   The primary purpose of this Request for Standing Offers (RFSO) is to secure services for the humane slaughter and transportation of cattle from farms affected by Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. This initiative supports the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) efforts to investigate the presence of Bovine TB and manage herd depopulation in confirmed cases, ensuring both animal health and public safety as part of Canada’s long-standing national eradication program.

2. Buyer Information:
   The issuing organization is the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). For inquiries regarding the opportunity, interested bidders can contact:

   • Name: Alexander Lisowski
   • Email: [email protected]

3. Important Dates:

   • Posted Date: October 10, 2025
   • Due Date: November 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST

4. Key Requirements:
   The RFSO comprises two streams of work:

   • Stream 1: Slaughter - Service providers are required to facilitate the humane slaughtering of cattle as part of the TB investigation and herd depopulation process.
   • Stream 2: Transportation - This includes the transport of cattle from affected farms to designated slaughter facilities in the same provinces.

Bidders can submit offers for either stream or both, and contracts will be awarded based on compliance with the specified requirements. Additional details regarding the submission process, evaluation criteria, and contract clauses are outlined in the solicitation document.