Laboratory Specimen Courier Services

Niagara Health System is seeking 24/7 courier services to transport laboratory specimens between its hospital sites and external laboratories, with time-sensitive delivery requirements and occasional pharmacy deliveries.

Niagara Health System


General
Open (open)
TS261022
Nov 19, 2026 07:00 PM
Oct 22, 2026 06:00 PM
3 years base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
tonia.shea@niagarahealth.on.ca
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Description

Niagara Health System is seeking a qualified courier provider for secure, time-sensitive transportation of laboratory specimens and related materials between its hospital sites and designated external laboratories. Service must be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round. Deliveries to local and Hamilton destinations must be completed within one hour of pickup; additional transit time may be allowed for Toronto and other approved destinations. Volumes and tote sizes vary, and the provider must support on-demand deliveries and fluctuating demand. The provider must supply appropriately trained personnel, dedicated vehicles with air conditioning, and dispatch services to maintain continuous operations. The proposal must address specimen security and integrity, chain of custody, vehicle cleaning and maintenance, staffing and service-continuity plans, tracking and delivery confirmation, performance reporting, and applicable privacy and dangerous-goods requirements. Occasional pharmacy-related deliveries may also be requested. The agreement is intended to run for three years, with two 12-month renewal options.

Classification Codes
NAICS492110Couriers and Express Delivery Services
PSCR602Courier and Messenger Services
Smart Codes
laboratory specimen couriermedical courier servicespharmacy delivery services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 22, 2026 06:00 PM-RFP Issued
Oct 28, 2026-Notice of Intention Due (Optional)
Oct 30, 2026 06:00 PM-Questions Due
Nov 9, 2026-Responses to Questions
Nov 19, 2026 07:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Dec 1, 2026-Anticipated Award
Requirements
Required
  • Comprehensive general liability — $5,000,000.00
  • Automobile liability — $5,000,000.00
  • Builder's risk
  • Professional liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 6 references
  • Within the last 1 year
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
No
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
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