COVID-19
How it works: PSPC launched an open call for products and services that can help combat COVID-19. Specifically, the call is open for all items listed on the applicability section, as well as any other items that can help combat Covid-19.
Process-wise: Submission form. Complete the form with your capabilities (products or services you can provide, that feature on the list or otherwise).
Department: Public Services & Procurement (PSPC)
Applicability: Products: Disposable N95 masks; Disposable surgical masks; Nitrile gloves; Vinyl gloves; Gowns; Bottles of hand sanitizer; Other prevention products.
Services: Guard/security services; Nursing services; Food services; Laundry services; Accommodation maintenance services; Personal services; IT support services; Other services. The call also asks for submission of proposals for any items not on the list that can help.
Funding: Unspecified. As required.
Effective Date & Length: Ongoing.
How it works: The Ontario Government launched a new website where the province identifies supply challenges they are currently facing and allows businesses and the manufacturing sector to submit proposals for the government to procure these goods and services. In addition, businesses can submit ideas and advice to support Ontario’s efforts to combat COVID-19.
Process-wise: Submission form for needed supplies. Submission form for services to help communities withstand the pandemic. Submission form for ideas, other products or services to help Ontarians.
Applicability:
Products: Ventilators; Masks; Sanitization; Swabs and testing; Gloves; Eye protection; Gowns and covers; Hospital beds; Reagent/Consumable
Services: Virtual mental health services for people who are vulnerable or living in remote communities; Supply chain resiliency monitoring; Financial planning and advising for small businesses that can be delivered online at low-cost including advice about relief programs and how to apply.
There is also a call for ideas, other products or services that can help Ontarians.
Funding Available: Unspecified. As required.
How it works: The City of Toronto launched a new portal which allows businesses and residents to make donations of products, services and funds in support of the City’s pandemic relief efforts.
Process-wise: Businesses and residents wanting to help support the City's COVID-19 response and recovery efforts can visit toronto.ca/covid-19 to make their gift contribution or find out more about volunteer opportunities.
Products: Isolation gowns; Surgical masks (Level 2 & 3) that meet Health Canada standards; N95 respirator masks (1870+, 1804, 9210+); Face shields (disposable, similar to Kimberly-Clark, Secure-Gard, anti-fog); Health care-grade disinfectant wipes (bleach or hydrogen peroxide); Gloves – nitrile or vinyl, in all sizes; Goggles, indirect vent; Hand sanitizer (70% alcohol by weight); Ear (tympanic) and laser thermometers; Thermometer ear probe covers (Braun specifically); Cleaning supplies.
Services: There is an urgent need for the use of hotel rooms, industrial kitchens, and other spaces suitable for individual isolation; Delivery vehicles and drivers.
Funding: Unspecified. As required.
Effective Date & Length: Ongoing.