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Coastal Imaging Services for Southern Nova Scotia Using ShoreZone Protocol

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking proposals for comprehensive coastal imaging services to support the Canadian Coast Guard's Area Response Planning initiative under the Oceans Protection Plan 2.0. - Government Buyer: - Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Procurement Services - Contact: Tina Brown - Scope of Work: - Aerial imaging of approximately 1,750 km of southern Nova Scotia coastline, from Lobster Bay northward toward Halifax - Application of the ShoreZone Coastal Imaging and Habitat Mapping Protocol (Cook et al., 2017) is mandatory - Deliverables include high-resolution, georeferenced photos and videos, metadata, shapefiles, and a detailed aerial survey report - Data must be processed and made accessible via a public digital platform - Key Requirements: - Strict adherence to ShoreZone protocol for all imaging and data collection - Use of helicopters for aerial imaging - Key personnel must include a geomorphologist and a senior biologist with relevant experience - Only Canadian suppliers are eligible (reciprocal procurement policy applies) - Notable Details: - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are named; the ShoreZone methodology is a unique and required standard - Services include all mobilization and demobilization costs - The contract duration is up to six months, with all deliverables due by the end of the period

Description

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) requires coastal imaging services to support the Canadian Coast Guard's Area Response Planning initiative under the Oceans Protection Plan 2.0. The project aims to apply ShoreZone Coastal Imaging and Habitat Mapping Protocol to expand coastal habitat datasets along approximately 1,750 km of southern Nova Scotia coastline, from Lobster Bay northward toward Halifax. The collected data will aid oil spill preparedness, planning, and response activities by providing detailed coastal habitat information. All imaging and video collection must comply with the ShoreZone protocol and solicitation requirements.

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