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Comprehensive Forest Inventory Services for the Commission des champs de bataille nationaux (CCBN)

The Commission des champs de bataille nationaux (CCBN), a Canadian government agency, is seeking a specialized firm to conduct a comprehensive forest inventory of approximately 30 hectares of woodlands under its management. - Government Buyer: - Commission des champs de bataille nationaux (CCBN) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the solicitation is open to qualified forestry consulting firms. - Products/Services Requested: - Detailed tree-by-tree inventory of all trees with diameter at breast height (DHP) ≥ 10 cm (approx. 15,000 trees) - Delimitation and description of forest stands (composition, structure, density, canopy closure) - Regeneration inventory using circular plots (minimum three per stand type) - Mapping and characterization of invasive exotic species (e.g., Rhamnus frangula, Rhamnus cathartica, Reynoutria japonica) - Production of geospatial data (ESRI geodatabase, shapefiles, GeoPackage) compatible with ArcGIS Pro, with 1 meter horizontal accuracy - Georeferenced photographic documentation - Comprehensive final report (PDF and Word) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - At least one registered forest engineer (OIFQ member) on the team - Demonstrated experience with at least two comparable forest inventory mandates in the last five years - Use of GPS equipment with horizontal accuracy of 1 meter or better - Deliverables must be compatible with ArcGIS Pro - Proof of liability insurance ($2,000,000 or more) - Selection based on lowest-priced compliant bid - Submissions accepted in French or English

Description

The National Battlefields Commission (CCBN) intends to conduct a detailed forest inventory of wooded areas it administers, covering approximately 30 hectares. The work includes field surveys, data compilation, geospatial integration, and production of required deliverables such as maps, databases, and reports. The inventory will document tree species, forest stands, regeneration, and invasive exotic species, with all work to be completed by December 11, 2026. The contract duration is three months starting September 1, 2026, and the procurement method is competitive with selection based on the lowest price.

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