Relocation of Species at Risk

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Relocation of Species at Risk

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Line1, Relocation of Species at Risk

Revisions have been made section 1.0 and 4.0 to reflect changes in the number of plants. 1.0 INTRODUCTION

This project involves the relocation of two (2) species that are currently designated as threatened under the Species at Risk Act (SARA)(S.C. 2002, c.29), from lands that will be developed into a future boarder inspection plaza to the Corsini Cell Location in the Lake St. Clair National Wildlife Area (LSCNWA). The species include: Willow Leaf Aster (Symphyotrichum praealtum var. praealtum) and the Dense Blazing Star (Liatris spicata). This project will support the recovery of these species which is at risk due to habitat loss and alteration by relocating individuals that are likely to be disturbed by the proposed development.

Specific technical methodologies are specified in the SARA Permit which will allow the relocation of 274 Dense Blazing Star plants, and 512 Willow Leaf Aster ramets (individual stems) and any other plants or ramets that are observed at the time of transplanting, and approximately 3804 m2 of associated Tallgrass Prairie vegetation community.

2.0 BACKGROUND

The environmental assessment (EA) pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act for the Detroit River International Crossing project concluded that the site preparation work for the construction of the new border inspection plaza will result in the loss of species listed (and protected) under the Species at Risk Act (SARA). The mitigation measure outlined was to relocate potentially affected species-at-risk (SAR) which would require obtaining a SARA permit.

This project is related to the implementation of the conditions detailed in the SARA permit issued by Environment Canada (EC) on June 15, 2012.

3.0 PROPOSED PLAZA AND LSCNWA TRANSPLANT LOCATIONS

The location of the proposed federal plaza and border crossing is within the City of Windsor, Ontario roughly south of the Ojibway Parkway, west of the Ojibway Parkway where it continues south of the E.C. ROW Expressway, and north of the Black Oak Woods Heritage Park.

The Lake St. Clair National Wildlife Area (LSCNWA); specifically the Bear Creek Unit was presented by the Canadian Wildlife Services (CWS) of EC as a feasible option to where SAR can be relocated. The LSCNWA has a stated interest in restoring prairie habitat, and transplanting the Tallgrass Prairie Sod and SAR prairie plants provides an opportunity to increase the Tallgrass Prairie on-site. Prairie plants grow on the dykes and drier ground. The Tallgrass Prairie habitat is continually enhanced by planting prairie species.

The exact location of the relocation is the Corsini Cell of the Bear Creek Unit of the LSCNWA, located on the eastern side of Lake St. Clair within the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. It is approximately 60 km from the current location of the Tallgrass Prairie and SAR located in the site of the proposed new border inspection plaza (referred to as "Plaza site") in Windsor.

4.0 SCOPE OF WORK

Between November, 2012 and May 31, 2013 (excluding any other time of the year when the ground is frozen, relocate two (2) species that are currently designated as "threatened" under the Species at Risk Act (SARA)(S.C. 2002, c.29), and an area of Tallgrass Prairie habitat community to the LSCNWA.

The work would require the relocation of: · 274 Dense Blazing Star plants; · 512 Willow Leaf Aster ramets; · Any other plants or ramets of these two species that are observed at the time of transplant; and, · Approximately 3804 m2 of associated Tallgrass Prairie habitat community.

All work will be done in compliance with the SARA permit and the CWA permit issued by EC and the associated Application under the Species at Risk Act (2002) written by MH in 2011.

A detailed Statement of Work is available with the solicitation document.

5.0 OPTIONAL SITE VISIT

It is recommended that the Bidder or a representative of the Bidder visit the work site. Arrangements have been made for a tour of the work site. The site visit will be held on Wednesday, November 14th, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at Transport Canada Windsor Gateway Project Office, 100 Ouellette Avenue (CIBC Building), corner of Ouellette and Riverside Drive, Suite 300. Bidders are requested to communicate with the Contracting Authority three (3) day(s) before the scheduled visit to confirm attendance and provide the name(s) of the person(s) who will attend. Bidders may be requested to sign an attendance form. Bidders who do not attend or send a representative will not be given an alternative appointment but they will not be precluded from submitting a bid. Any clarifications or changes to the bid solicitation resulting from the site visit will be included as an amendment to the bid solicitation. Bidders must bring some form of ID with them. It is anticipated that the visit will take approximately two hours. Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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