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Interpretation Services for Eastern Migratory Caribou Photographic Survey Imagery

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), through the Canadian Wildlife Service, is seeking professional services for interpreting aerial photographs from a 2026 survey of eastern migratory caribou in northern Ontario. - Government Buyer: - Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) - Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) - Bid Receiving Unit - Scope of Work: - Interpretation of up to 12,300 digital orthographic aerial photographs - Images captured using Phase One iXM-150F camera - Identify and count caribou by age and sex (adults, calves, juveniles) - Mark caribou locations in ESRI ArcPro-compatible shapefiles - Provide demographic data and counts of other large mammals - Perform independent validation counts and calculate cloud cover - Deliverables include monthly updates, preliminary and final reports, and geospatial data files - Products/Services Requested: - Photo interpretation professional services (up to 12,300 images) - Project management, administration, and report writing (2 units) - Unique Requirements: - Expertise in orthographic image interpretation of large mammals - Use of ESRI ArcPro-compatible geospatial data formats - No security requirements - Competitive open bidding; selection based on technical merit and price - OEMs and Vendors: - Phase One (manufacturer of iXM-150F camera used for imagery) - No specific vendors named for interpretation services - Notable Details: - Contract period is approximately six months, starting around October 1 and ending by March 31 - UNSPSC code: 77111507 (Endangered species protection services)

Description

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is seeking a supplier to interpret digital orthographic imagery from a June/July 2026 eastern migratory caribou photographic survey conducted in northern Ontario. The interpretation will assess the total number of adult caribou, calves, juveniles, and other demographic data as specified in the Statement of Work, Annex A. The contract duration is estimated to be 6 months, starting from October 1, 2026. The procurement method is competitive open bidding with selection based on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price.

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