Intellectual Property
The Crown has determined that any intellectual property arising from the performance of the Work under the Contract will vest in Canada, on the following grounds:
6.4 Where the main purpose of the Crown Procurement Contract, or of the
deliverables contracted for, is:
6.4.1 To generate knowledge and information for public dissemination;
Purpose:
Assess the status of spiders (about 1400 species) in Canada. The ranks will be utilized by the National General Status Working Group (NGSWG) in preparation for future assessments of this taxonomic group in the reports of the Wild Species series.
Background:
As part of the program on the General Status of species in Canada, this contract will contribute to fulfilling the commitments made by Environment Canada in conformity with the National Framework for Species at Risk Conservation, the Accord for the Protection of Species at Risk, and the Species at Risk Act (SARA).
Scope:
Assess the status of spiders in each province and territory in Canada using the ranking methodology of NatureServe.
Statement of Work:
Tasks to be completed by the Contractor during the project period include:
- Follow the methodology outlined in the document titled “NatureServe Conservation Status Assessments: Methodology for Assigning Ranks” and also, for more detailed information, in the document titled “NatureServe Conservation Status Assessments: Factors for Evaluating Species and Ecosystem Risk” (available at http://www.natureserve.org/publications/library.jsp).
- Use data from collections or other references to build a species list and to develop the ranks. The approach must be based on the best available information.
- Provide a list of species of spiders in Canada indicating in which provinces or territories each species is present. The list must be accompanied by a main reference that will be established as the taxonomic standard for spiders in Canada.
- Input available data about rarity and/or threats and/or trends directly in the rank calculator of NatureServe. Information must be for example about distribution, abundance, specialization to a specific limited habitat, a specific behavior of the species…
- Use the calculator to generate a rank on the status of the species in the jurisdiction, verify the suitability of the rank outputted by the rank calculator, and propose a revised rank if necessary.
- Fill one rank calculator for each province and territory in Canada.
- Write in the columns for comments a detailed justification for each species in each jurisdiction that outlines the sources and references of the information inputted in rank calculator.
- Write clearly in the justification if the species is exotic to the jurisdiction. The rank “Not Applicable” (SNA) includes both exotic species (species that have been moved beyond their natural range as a result of human activity) and accidental species (species occurring infrequently and unpredictably outside their usual range, but arrived in Canada by themselves or through a natural phenomenon such as a storm). Exotic species must be clearly differentiated.
- Compile results in an electronic spreadsheet.
- Communicate with the Scientific Authority and apply the recommendations of the Scientific Authority and the requirements of this Agreement with regards to the work covered in this Agreement.
Deliverables:
Deliverable #1: Provide an Excel file (electronic spreadsheet) containing a list of species of spiders in Canada and indicating in which provinces or territories each species is present. The list must be accompanied by a main reference that will be established as the taxonomic standard for spiders in Canada. To be completed on or before January 15, 2014.
Deliverable #2: Provide the first one third of the total database comprised of one rank calculator (electronic spreadsheet) for each province and territory in Canada that includes available data about rarity and/or threats and/or trends, a rank on the status of the species, and a detailed justification outlining the sources and references of the information inputted in rank calculator for each species present in the jurisdiction. To be completed on or before January 15, 2014.
Deliverable #3: Provide the second one third of the total database comprised of one rank calculator (electronic spreadsheet) for each province and territory in Canada that includes available data about rarity and/or threats and/or trends, a rank on the status of the species, and a detailed justification outlining the sources and references of the information inputted in rank calculator for each species present in the jurisdiction. To be completed on or before March 31, 2014.
Deliverable #4: Provide the third one third of the total database comprised of one rank calculator (electronic spreadsheet) for each province and territory in Canada that includes available data about rarity and/or threats and/or trends, a rank on the status of the species, and a detailed justification outlining the sources and references of the information inputted in rank calculator for each species present in the jurisdiction. To be completed on or before September 1, 2014.
Milestone Payment
Method and breakdown of payment:
Payment will be made upon submission of a detailed invoice indicating that the milestone deliverable has been completed, and upon completion and review of the deliverables, including accompanying digital files and records.
Payments will be made for the following deliverables:
January 15, 2014 – Payment of 44% of the total contract value following completion, submission and acceptance of Deliverables #1 and #2.
March 31, 2014 – Payment of 28% of the total contract value following completion, submission and acceptance of Deliverable #3.
September 1, 2014 – Payment of 28% of the total contract value following completion, submission and acceptance of Deliverable #4.
Project Budget
- Environment Canada has established funding for this project at a maximum amount of $35,000.00 excluding applicable taxes,
Total value of contract shall not exceed 35,000$ (excluding applicable taxes)
This covers the period from date of award to September 1, 2014.
