Deadstock collection services are needed in the western Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver regions. To address this need, the Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative has been activated to support the development of business plans and capital expenditures to enhance existing or initiate new operations to address the gap.
The Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative (LWTI) was established by the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food in 2005 to support the livestock sector with the disposal of Specified Risk Material (SRM) and other abattoir waste. Recent service disruptions in the western Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver regions have created an opportunity for new or existing operators to fill the gap in deadstock collection services.
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Funding Opportunity
Up to $435,000 in funding is available to support the development of a business plan and necessary capital expenditures for initiating or enhancing deadstock collection operations. For this funding opportunity, deadstock collection must include the collection of Specified Risk Management (SRM).
Notably, up to $25,000 per applicant may be available to develop or update a comprehensive business plan, including market analysis, operational strategy, financial planning, and risk assessment. If multiple applicants are identified the Program reserves the right to request selected applicants to complete a business plan.
Applications are being accepted, as an Expression of Interest, in a two-stage process. In the first stage, the Program may select up to three (3) candidates to develop detailed business plans. In the second stage, the candidate with the most viable business plan may be selected to receive cost-share funding to support capital expenditures for establishing a deadstock collection service.
Service Expectations
- Provide consistent and timely deadstock collection in the expected service area shown in the map of expected service area. The service area may not be expanded beyond its eastern boundary unless the Program provides written approval to do so.
- Expected service standards include, but are not limited to:
- Pickup of mortalities within 24 – 48 hrs as possible to ensure proper disposal, within reason.
- Minimum business hours of Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm.
- Expected service standards include, but are not limited to:
- Emergency collection services for urgent or unscheduled pickups.
- Compliance with all provincial and federal regulations, including collaboration with other transportation and/or destruction companies (ex. West Coast Reduction Ltd.) to ensure the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s SRM permitting requirements are being met.
- The successful candidate will provide collection services for no less than three (3) years. Failure to provide services for this period may result in awarded funding being repaid.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in deadstock collection or related fields.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and logistics expertise.
- Access to suitable facilities and specialized vehicles.
Ready to Apply?
Interested parties are invited to submit the following information:
- Name, Business Name, and Contact Details
- Brief description of experience, qualifications, available assets, and required capital expenditures (500 words maximum)
- Completed LWTI: Deadstock Collection Services asset and capital expenditure sheet
- If applicable, deadstock collection site address
- If not applying for funding to complete business planning, a comprehensive business plan, that addresses the content in the detailed requirements for business plans, must also be submitted
This Expression of Interest will remain open to submissions until a suitable contractor has been identified.
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Please note: the Government of BC may, from time to time, give instructions to IAF in relation to the delivery and administration of this program. IAF must and will comply with those instructions.
