CanadaBuys #5000093354

Aerial Photographic Survey Services for Southern Hudson Bay Migratory Caribou

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is seeking a contractor to conduct aerial photographic surveys of the Southern Hudson Bay subpopulation of eastern migratory caribou in Ontario. - Government Buyer: - Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Canadian Wildlife Service, Procurement and Contracting Division - Contracting authority: Caitlin Andersen - Services Requested: - Systematic aerial photographic surveys using fixed-wing, high-wing, twin-engine aircraft equipped with orthographic photographic equipment and GPS - Data collection, including GPS waypoints, georeferenced aerial photos, survey data forms, and a final technical report - Logistical support, crew accommodation, project management, and administration - Crew and aircraft transfer to and from survey sites - Weather contingency days and crew transportation - Unique Requirements: - Surveys must minimize disturbance to caribou - Emphasis on supporting Indigenous benefits through employment and training - Compliance with Canadian environmental, social, and anti-forced labour policies - Participation from underrepresented groups encouraged - Selection based on highest combined technical merit and price - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or commercial vendors are named; the requirement is for specialized aerial survey services - Place of Performance: - Southern Hudson Bay migratory caribou range, Ontario (excluding the National Capital Region) - Contracting office at 867 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON

Description

Environment and Climate Change Canada is seeking proposals for aerial surveys of the Southern Hudson Bay subpopulation of eastern migratory caribou to assess potential impacts of development projects. The contract duration is four months, starting June 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2026. The procurement method is competitive open bidding, with selection based on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price. Bidders may submit proposals in English or French and must comply with various Canadian procurement policies including environmental and social considerations.

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