Assessment and Reassessment of several groups of species in the Maritimes

Title: Assessment and Reassessment of several groups of species in the MaritimesSolicitation Number: 5000062539GSIN: B109ADescription:1. SummaryEnvironment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Wildlife Services has a requirement to reassess the conservation status of Orthoptera (about 59 species), lichens (about 903 species), vascular plants (about 2053 species), Lepidoptera (about 2155 species), bryophytes (about 653 species), a first group of Diptera (about 1343 species), Hemiptera (about 1341 species), and bees, ants yellowjackets and relatives and sawflies (about 664 species). Moreover, assess the conservation status of lichenicolous fungi (about 414 species) and a second group of Diptera (about 1343 species).The ranks will be utilized by the National General Status Working Group in preparation for future assessments of this taxonomic group in the reports of the Wild Species series, as detailed in the Statement of Work, Annex A to the bid solicitation.Environment and Climate Change Canada has established funding for this project at a maximum amount of $90,000.00 (in Canadian dollars) – excluding taxes – for professional services.Basis of Selection - Lowest Evaluated Price Per PointThe period of the contract is from contract award to 31 March 2024.2. SecurityThere are no security requirements associated with this solicitation.3. Integrity ProvisionsBidders must provide a list of names, or other related information as needed, pursuant to section 01 Integrity Provisions of Standard Instructions 2003.4. Service RequirementsFor services requirements, bidders in receipt of a pension or a lump sum payment must provide the required information as detailed in article 4 of Part 2 of the bid solicitation.5. Trade AgreementsThe requirement is subject to the provisions of the Canada–Korea Free Trade Agreement.6. DebriefingsBidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within 15 working days from receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person.7. Official LanguagesEnvironment and Climate Change Canada provides procurement services in both official languages. Bidders may submit a bid in the official language of their choice.8. Additional InformationFor additional information, interested suppliers must contact the Contracting Officer named in this Notice.