Request for Proposals RFP No. 01-2013 Invasive Species Inventory ...

Request for Proposals
RFP No. 01-2013
Invasive Species Inventory, Mapping & Treatment
Plan for Macaulay Point Park
Date of Issue: January 3, 2013
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1.0 INTRODUCTION……………….……………………………….3
2.0 PROJECT SCOPE…………………………….…………….…3
3.0 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION …………………………………3
4.0 WORK TO BE DONE…………………………………………..5
5.0 DELIVERABLES………………………..…..…………………..9
6.0 AVAILABLE INFORMATION .……………..…………………10
7.0 MEETINGS…………………..………….……..………………..10
8.0 SCHEDULE …………………………….……..……………… 10
9.0 PROPOSAL ENQUIRIES......................................................10
10.0 PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS……………..…………………11
11.0 EVALUATION CRITERIA.......................................................12
12.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PROPONENTS.......12
Appendix A
Geospatial Data Requirements
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1.0 Introduction
The spread of invasive plant species at Macaulay Point Park has impacted
species at risk and sensitive habitats and has limited recreational use of the site.
The preparation of an Invasive Species Inventory and Treatment Plan is required
for managing invasive species and stewardship of the property.
2.0 Project Scope
The long-term goals to be achieved by managing invasive species at Macaulay
Point are:
To protect species at risk (compliance with SARA);
To protect sensitive habitat from further degradation as a result of invasive
species and to restore degraded habitat and;
To maintain or improve recreational opportunities within the Park.
The objectives of this project are:
To determine the location and extent of invasive plant infestations at
Macaulay Point;
To develop maps and spatial databases of invasive plant infestations and
proposed treatment units; and
To develop plans and recommendations on invasive species removal,
vegetation management and site restoration.
3.0 Property Description
Macaulay Point is located in the Township of Esquimalt, within the Capital
Regional District on southern Vancouver Island. The property is a disturbed Garry
Oak ecosystem.
The total project area is approximately 7.5 ha and will include the following areas
identified in Figure 1:
Those portions of Macaulay Point under licence agreement to the
Township of Esquimalt from the Department of National Defence and
excluding the portion on Clifton Terrace (~ 6 ha);
Township of Esquimalt park land including Fleming Beach, Buxton Green
and the breakwater (~ 1.5 ha);
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Figure 1. Macaulay Point and the project boundaries.
Scotch Broom (Cytisus scoparius) and Himalayan blackberry (Rubus
armeniacus) occur over much of the property. Daphne (Daphne laureola),
English Ivy (Hedera spp.), English Holly (Ilex aquifolium) and Common Hawthorn
(Crataegus monogyna) are other invasive shrub species that are known on the
property. There are a number of invasive perennial forbs on the property as well.
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Definitions:
Survey Unit – division of the property into areas to facilitate the invasive
inventory.
Infestation Polygons – grouping of areas infested with a consistent distribution of
one or more species.
Infestation Points – isolated infestations less than 0.2 ha in area.
Invasive Plant Treatment Units (Treatment Units) - geographic areas that fulfill
one or more management objective; may include one or more Infestation
Polygons and/or Points.
4.0 Work to be done
I. Invasive Species Inventory
An invasive species inventory will be conducted of the Macaulay Point property
(Areas to be included as defined above).
Target species for inventory are Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius), Daphne
(Daphne laureola), Gorse (Ulex europaeus), English ivy (Hedera helix), English
holly (Ilex aquifolium), Common Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) and Himalayan
blackberry (Rubus armeniacus).
Other plants that are considered noxious weeds under the BC Weed Control Act
and infestations of other significant invasive plant species (trees, shrubs, herbs or
grasses) encountered should also be recorded and mapped.
The property may be divided into Survey Units to facilitate the survey/mapping
component of this project.
Transects should be used to ensure systematic ground coverage.
Invasive plant infestations will be mapped and the characteristics recorded
according to the BC Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resource Operations
Invasive Alien Plant Program (IAPP). Provincial guidelines will be used for
describing invasive species polygons, however data collected for this project will
not be entered into the Provincial IAPP on-line site.
Areas infested with a consistent distribution of one or more species will be
grouped into Infestation Polygons and the Infestation Polygon boundaries
mapped. Infestation Polygon size should be chosen to facilitate operational
requirements such as boundaries, layout and treatments. Maximum polygon size
should be 1 hectare. Isolated infestations less than 0.2 ha should be mapped as
points.
The infestations shall be mapped at a minimum scale of 1:1000.
The following characteristics must be recorded for each Infestation
Point/Polygon:
GPS coordinate(s) (see spatial data requirements)
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Polygon/Point number/ID
Invasive species identified within the point/ polygon
*Invasive plant species distribution code (for the first through fourth
dominant invasive shrub species)
Invasive plant species density code (for the first dominant shrub species)
Area of infestation (ha)
Percentage canopy cover of the invasive species
*Distribution codes, ranging from 1 to 9, will be used as classification for
infestation level. The Infestation Level is the relative infestation level of low,
medium and dense. The distribution codes used to determine the infestation
level are summarized as follows:
1-3 = Light or Low (less than 25% of a 400 m2 plot)
4-6 = Medium (sporadic to well spaced patches)
7-9 = Dense (continuous uniform to dense occurrence)
Maps will be prepared to show the location of the Survey Units and the
Infestation Polygons and Points.
Two spatial data attribute tables will be created, one for polygons and one for
points. Each polygon will be numbered sequentially and each point will be
numbered sequentially with a unique identifier number. The tables will contain the
following (as a minimum):
Invasive Species Polygon Attribute Table:
Attribute Name Description
Example Value
OBJECTID_1 Unique identifier used by software 2
SUBCLASS Polygon category used by software POLY
SITE Unique site identifier (polygon number/ID) 13
SP1 Primary invasive species (by IP Code) SL
SP1_DIST Primary IP distribution ranking 4
SP1_DENS Primary IP density ranking 2
SP2 Secondary invasive species SB
SP2_DIST Secondary IP distribution ranking 5
SP3 Tertiary invasive species HI
SP3_DIST Tertiary IP distribution ranking 5
SP4 Quaternary invasive species HO
SP4_DIST Quaternary IP distribution ranking 2
COV IP site cover (percent) 40
NOTES Pertinent site information HO is at GPS
PT 365
INV_DATE Field survey date Oct 4
Photos Site photo name Oct. 5 pic 13
ECO Dominant ecosystem in the site IMF_BLM
SB_LEVEL Scotch broom infestation level Medium
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HI_LEVEL Himalayan blackberry infestation level Medium
EI_LEVEL English ivy infestation level Low
SL_LEVEL Daphne laurel infestation level Medium
HO_LEVEL English holly infestation level Low
AREA Area of site in hectares 1.45
named_site site name (if available) Bivouac 2
point_site Point sites contained in polygon 12, 14
centroid_x Site polygon UTM easting coordinate 463861.59
centroid_y Site polygon UTM northing coordinate 5360087.68
Shape_Leng site perimeter (meters - software use) 522.61
Shape_Area site area (square meters - software use) 14533.62
Invasive Species Point Attribute Table:
Attribute Name Description Example Value
OBJECTID_1 Unique identifier used by software 2
Site Unique site identifier (point number/ID) 1
GPS_PT GPS waypoint number 4
Eco Dominant ecosystem in the site MF
SP1 Primary invasive species (by IP Code) EI
SP1_Dist Primary IP distribution ranking 7
SP1_Dens Primary IP density ranking 2
SP2 Secondary invasive species HO
SP2_Dist Secondary IP distribution ranking 4
SP3 Tertiary invasive species SL
SP3_Dist Tertiary IP distribution ranking 1
SP4 Quaternary invasive species SB
SP4_Dist Quaternary IP distribution ranking 1
Area Area of site in square meters 100
Photos Site photo name (if available) Oct 4 Pic 13
Notes Pertinent site information HO has berries
INV_ DATE_ Field survey date Oct 4th
COV IP site cover (percent) 90
Polygon_si Polygon site number point occupies 12
POINT_X Site UTM easting coordinate 463637.42
POINT_Y Site UTM northing coordinate 5360053.09
II. Preparation of an Invasive Species Inventory Report
The Invasive Species Inventory Report will summarize the findings of the
invasive species inventory, outline the methods used to conduct the inventory,
and discuss the findings. It will contain maps, photos, survey field forms, the
polygon and point spatial data and attribute tables, and a description of the
inventory database.
III. Prioritization/Ranking of Species and Management Objectives
All invasive species found will be ranked, species to species, using the BC Core
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Ranking Criteria. Species will be ranked according to their biology, ecology,
species impact and management potential, and then given an overall ranking.
Target species for management are Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius), Daphne
(Daphne laureola), English ivy (Hedera helix), English holly (Ilex aquifolium),
Common Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) and Himalayan blackberry (Rubus
armeniacus). Other plants that are considered noxious weeds under the BC
Weed Control Act and infestations of other significant invasive plant species
(trees, shrubs, herbs or grasses) encountered should also prioritized.
The priority management objectives are: reducing invasive plant cover in areas
with known locations of species at risk, and eradicating invasive species that are
not common at Macaulay Point.
IV. Developing Invasive Plant Treatment Units
Based on the infestation information and recommended treatments, the property
will be divided into a logical number of Invasive Plant Treatment Units (Treatment
Units) (geographic areas that fulfill one or more management objectives).
Treatment Units will be based on ecosystem type, invasive species that occur in
the ecosystem and average percent cover of the invasive species.
A Treatment Unit may include one or more polygons of invasive species.
Treatment Unit boundaries shall be selected to facilitate easy layout in the field,
such as roads and trails, streams, fences, openings and stand boundaries.
Maximum Treatment Unit size should be small enough to facilitate treatment
implementation (up to 2 hectares, unless otherwise approved by the Project
Authority).
A map and spatial data of the Treatment Units will be prepared. The map will
show the location of all the Invasive Plant Treatment Units with each Unit having
a unique identification number.
Priority sites for treatment will be ranked by: the priority ranking of the invasive
plant species, management goal(s)/objective(s), habitat sensitivity and ease of
access for treatment.
The spatial data attribute table will contain the following for each Treatment Unit
polygon at a minimum:
Invasive Species Treatment Unit Attribute Table:
Attribute Description
Example
Name
TRMT_UNIT One or more inventory polygons that contain 2
similar percent cover of the same invasive
species. Each TU will have a unique identifier.
Mgmt_Pr Order of importance for treatment 1
TU_Infest Average infestation level of treatment unit. Medium
Sites Inventory polygon sites 43
Points Inventory point sites 19
TR_Limit Factors that may affect Treatment SAR
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Attribute Description
Example
Name
ECO_Type Dominant ecosystem in the Treatment Unit Coastal Bluff
Rest_Pre Restoration prescription for treatment unit Replace
moss and
lichen
Area_ha Area of treatment unit in hectares 1.45
V. Developing an Invasive Species Treatment Plan
The Treatment Plan will include:
Discussion of how the Treatment Plan was developed;
Discussion of the priority sites for management;
Description of the ranking by invasive species;
General treatment methods and timing for each priority species based on
well established practices in invasive plant species control;
Special considerations or limitations to treatment (Species at Risk, access,
etc. - a map showing location of all known species at risk will be provided);
Special consideration of existing site-specific established vegetation
management practices including lawn and grass mowing, and flail mowing
of trail edges. These existing practices should be assessed to determine if
they meet best management practices for vegetation control methods and
timing;
Recommendations for invasive debris biomass removal;
Estimated costs and labour. Note that an estimated 30-40 person-days
have been committed annually for work in the DND portion of the property
Restoration prescriptions. These prescriptions will be site specific and will
provide recommendations on 1) restoring habitat that was affected by the
presence and/or removal of invasive species and 2) preventing further
invasive species infestations;
A map showing the areas to be treated;
Geodatabase containing spatial data and metadata. Detailed spatial data
requirements are provided in appendix A.
5.0 Deliverables
The deliverables will include the following:
1) The Invasive Species Inventory Report.
2) The Invasive Species Treatment Plan.
3) Spatial data to support the two reports.
The specific requirements for these deliverables are described in the Work to be
Done section.
The deliverables will include:
Three hard copies of the Invasive Species Inventory Report and Invasive
Species Treatment Plan and maps.
Electronic copies of the Inventory Report (Word & PDF) and Treatment
Plan (Word & PDF),
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Maps in JPG or PDF format plus ESRI ArcGIS 10.0 MXD
Spatial data (ESRI ArcGIS 10.0 geodatabase format).
o One project geodatabase containing at a minimum, three feature
classes. These feature classes are: Invasive plant inventory
polygons; invasive plant inventory points; invasive plant treatment
units.
o These three feature classes will contain metadata (as per ISO-NAP
standards) and will indicate how polygons and points were created
(GPS and/or digitized), and the accuracy of the spatial data.
o All other feature classes delivered as part of the project
geodatabase will contain, at a minimum, brief metadata to describe
the data and its purpose.
o All spatial data will be in UTM Zone 10, NAD 83 format.
o All feature classes must have a clean topology (no gaps between
polygons, no overlapping features, etc.).
o Detailed spatial data requirements are provided in Appendix A. All
spatial data must conform to the specification provided in Appendix
A.
6.0 Information available to the successful contractor
The Macaulay Point Natural Areas Management Plan (Polster 2009)
7.0 Meetings
A pre-work meeting will be held with the successful candidate prior to work being
initiated. The project and expectations will be discussed.
Considerations for Working at Macaulay Point
To reduce the risk to some species at risk, a number of sensitive areas
have been declared as No-Go Zones. These No-Go Zones are fenced
and signed. Access to these areas may be required, and shall be
discussed with DND prior to entry.
Care must also be taken to limit damage to species at risk not contained
within the fenced areas.
Federal or Provincial listed species shall not be removed from the property
for sampling purposes.
Qualifications
Experience in invasive plant management in coastal British Columbia.
Demonstrated experience with GIS and mapping
Demonstrated experience in invasive plant surveys
Demonstrated experience in preparing operational treatment
plans/prescriptions
Knowledge of ecological restoration
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8.0 Schedule
The Proposed schedule for this Work is as follows:
RFP issued on January 3, 2013
RFP closes on January 25, 2013
Final Report due on March 15, 2013
It is the Township’s expectation that work will progress in an organized and timely
manner.
9.0 Proposal Enquiries
All enquires should be written and emailed directly to:
Rick Daykin, Manager of Parks & Facilities Services
Email: Rick.Daykin@esquimalt.ca
10.0 Proposal Requirements
The Proponent shall provide the following information:
Title page:
o Reference the RFP number and title, the firm’s address, the name
and number of the contact person and the date of the Proposal.
Transmittal Letter:
o A signed letter briefly stating the Proponent’s understanding of the
services required, benefits they bring to the Project, the
commitment to perform the services as requested and confirmed
receipt of all addenda, if applicable.
Table of Contents
Section 1 - Executive Summary
Section 2 - Understanding of the Scope of Work:
o Develop a narrative demonstrating the Proponent’s clear
understanding of the objectives and expected deliverables of the
Work, detail any assumptions the Proponent has made preparing
the Proposal. Include here, any other services not identified in the
Scope of Work.
Section 3 - Work plan and Methodology:
o Information providing details. The Proposal should be clear and
concise with a methodology and corresponding task list detailing
steps to; fully understand all issues and concerns, and address how
all aspects of the Scope of Work will be carried out.
Section 4 - Schedule:
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o Provide a schedule that shows completion of the work.
Section 5 – Proponents and staff qualifications and roles:
o The Proponent shall provide information on key individuals that will
be undertaking this Work. This information should highlight how the
various individuals will be involved in the Project and their relevant
experience. If a sub-consultant/contract is also to be utilized, this
information should also to be supplied.
Section 6 - References:
o Provide a minimum of 3, maximum of 5 reference projects that are
similar in nature. Information should provide details on past projects
the Proponent has completed that are similar to this project and
demonstrate the Proponent’s suitability. Each reference shall
contain the following:
• Name of the contact person.
• Position of contact person held in the previous project
• Phone number and email address
• Project name/description/cost of project
Section 7 - Quotation:
o Quotation to complete the works.
11.0 Evaluation Criteria
The following criteria outlined below will be utilized in the evaluation of the
Proposals.
Project Methodology and Task list – 20 points
Experience and Capacity– 20 points
Cost of Project – 30 points
Schedule – 20 points
Past performance of Proponent– 10 points
12.0 General Instructions
The following instructions, terms and conditions apply to all Proposals related to
this Request for Proposal.
12.1 The Corporation of The Township of Esquimalt expressly reserves rights
to the following:
12.1.1 To accept any Proposal;
12.1.2 To reject any and/or all irregularities in the Proposal submitted;
12.1.3 To reject any and/or all Proposals;
12.1.4 To accept a Proposal that is not the lowest cost;
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12.1.5 To make decisions with due regard to quality of service and
experience, compliance with requirements and any other such
factors as may be necessary in the circumstances;
12.1.6 To work with any Participant who’s Proposal, in the opinion of the
Management, is in the best interest of The Township.
12.1.7 To cancel or reissue the RFP.
12.2 All Proposals must be submitted to the Parks and Recreation Services
Department. Proposals are to be in one sealed envelope or appropriate
packaging, containing THREE (3) copies, addressed to:
Rick Daykin, Manager of Parks & Facilities Services
Corporation of the Township of Esquimalt
527 Fraser Street
Esquimalt, British Columbia
V9A 6H6
The name and address of the Proponent must appear on the outside of
the packaging, the packaging must display the Request for Proposal title,
due date and time.
Due Date and Time
January 25, 2013 2:00 PM local time
12.3 A Proposal will not be considered if it is deemed to be incomplete in any
fashion or unsigned by the appropriate authority.
12.4 Any Proposal received after the hour and date specified will not be
considered and will be returned unopened.
12.5 Telephoned, e-mailed and faxed Proposals will not be accepted.
12.6 Modification of a Proposal after RFP closing date will result in the return of
the Proposal.
12.7 Any contract that may be entered into as a result of this Proposal will be
subject to the laws of the Province of British Columbia.
12.8 It is the responsibility of the Proponent to thoroughly examine these
documents and satisfy itself as to the full requirements of this RFP.
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12.9 While The Township has used considerable effort to ensure an
accurate representation of information in this RFP, the information contained
herein is supplied solely as a guideline for Proponents. The information is not
guaranteed to be accurate, nor is it necessarily comprehensive or exhaustive.
The Township will assume no responsibility for any oral information or
suggestion(s).
12.10 Proponents are solely responsible for their own expenses in preparing
a response and for subsequent negotiations, if any. If The Township elects to
reject all responses, The Township will not be liable to any Proponent for any
claims, whether for costs or damages incurred by the Proponent in preparing the
response, loss of any anticipated profit in connection with any final contract, or
any other matter whatsoever.
12.11 All documents, reports, proposal submissions, working papers or other
materials submitted to The Township shall become the sole and exclusive
property of The Township and as such, are subject to Freedom of Information
Legislation. To request documentation confidentiality, proponents must submit a
covering letter, with their proposal, detailing the specifics of their request.
12.12 Except as expressly and specifically permitted in these General
Instructions to Proponents, no Proponent shall have any claim for any
compensation of any kind whatsoever, as a result of participating in the RFP, and
by submitting a proposal each Proponent shall be deemed to have agreed that it
has no claim.
12.13 The Proponent warrants that the Proponent is not employed by The
Township, nor is an immediate relative of such an employee, if the goods or
services to be supplied under this Proposal are intended to be supplied to the
department in which such employee works.
12.14 If the Proponent is a company, the Proponent warrants that none of its
officers, directors or employees with authority to bind the company is an
immediate relative of employees of The Township, if the goods or services to be
supplied under this proposal are intended to be supplied to the department in
which such employee works.
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12.15 In this section “Immediate Relative” means a spouse, parent, child,
brother, sister, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law or a municipal employee.
12.16 If any director, officer, employee, agent or other representative of a
Proponent makes any representation or solicitation to any Mayor, Councillor,
officer or employee of The Township with respect to the Proposal, whether before
or after the submission of the Proposal, The Township shall be entitled to reject
or not accept the Proposal.
12.17 The key personnel named in the Proponents RFP response, shall
remain in these key positions throughout the project. In the event that key
personnel leave the firm, or for any unknown reason are unable to continue
fulfilling their role, the Proponent must propose a suitable replacement, and
obtain written consent from The Township. Acceptance of the proposed
replacement is at the sole discretion of The Township.
12.18 Any and all addendums to this RFP opportunity will be forwarded to all
prospective Proponents. It is the sole responsibility of participants to ensure
they have provided accurate contact information to receive all addendums prior
to RFP closing.
12.19 Proponents responding to this competitive process agree to the terms
and conditions of the Proposal opportunity as issued by The Township.
Submissions shall not contain any alterations to the posted document other then
entering data in the spaces provided or including attachments as necessary.
Participants who alter the document as issued may be disqualified from this
competition.
12.20 The Proponent shall indemnify and save harmless The Township and
its officials, officers, employees and agents from any claim, lawsuit, liability, debt,
demand, loss or judgment (including costs, defence expense and interest)
whatsoever and howsoever arising either directly or indirectly as a result of the
granting of this contract or the use of The Township’s property or facilities.
12.21 The Proponent shall waive all rights or subrogation or recourse against
The Township as a result of the granting of this contract or the use of The
Township’s property or facilities.
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12.22 The Proponent shall indemnify and pay The Township promptly, on
demand for any loss or damage to The Township’s property and facilities arising
either directly or indirectly as a result of the use of the property or facilities under
the terms of this contract.
12.23 The successful proponent must possess an inter-municipal or nonresident
business licence and will be required to provide evidence of same.
12.24 The Proponent must be registered and remain in good standing,
throughout the terms of this contract with the WorkSafe BC and will be required
to provide evidence of same.
12.25 INSURANCE
The Proponent shall, at their own expense, provide and maintain until the
completion of the Project the following insurance in a form acceptable to The
Township with an insurer licensed in British Columbia:
12.25.1.1 Comprehensive General Liability Insurance
$2,000,000.00
12.25.1.2 Professional Liability
$1,000,000.00
The Proponent shall provide and maintain Comprehensive General Liability
Insurance with a minimum limit of $2,000,000 and Professional Liability with a
minimum limit of $1,000,000 inclusive per occurrence, for bodily injury, death and
property damage.
Such policy shall include:
The Township and its officers, employees, officials, agents, representatives and
volunteers as Additional Insured
Cross liability and a waiver of subrogation or recourse against The Township
Thirty (30) days prior written notice of cancellation or reduction in coverage in
favour of The Township, to be delivered by registered mail to the attention of the
Risk Manager at the address of Municipal Hall.
The Proponent shall be responsible for any deductibles or reimbursement
clauses within the policy.
The Proponent shall provide The Township with a Certificate of Insurance prior to
the commencement of the Proponent programs and within two weeks of the
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expiry date of the policy to evidence renewal of the policy and continuous
coverage.
The Township shall be under no obligation to verify that the coverage
outlined in Clause 12.25.2 is adequate for the needs of the Proponent.
12.26 All Proposals shall be irrevocable to remain open for acceptance for at
least (60) sixty days after closing time, whether or not another Proposal has been
accepted.
12.27 BEST OFFER
12.27.1 The Township will notify the successful Proponent that its Proposal has
been selected as the Best Offer.
12.27.2 A contract is formed only when the owner issues a purchase order to
the selected Proponent who has submitted the Best Offer.
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Appendix A
Geospatial Data Requirements
Data Collection.
There are a number of approaches to capturing digital data that can be
employed, including digitizing features from maps or aerial photographs, and
differential Global Positioning System (dGPS) collection. When digitizing features
from maps or photographs, the source, scale, date and methods should be
recorded in the Metadata. When using dGPS collection, the dGPS unit type,
averaging method, post processing and other criteria should be recorded in the
Metadata. dGPS collection methods should follow the BC Standards,
Specification and Guidelines for Resource Surveys Using Global Positioning
System (GPS) Technology - Release 4.0. The required horizontal and vertical
position accuracy is 1 metre or better at the 95% confidence level for each (the
level of accuracy should be discussed with the DND Project Manager prior to
data collection to ascertain the project specific requirements).
All spatial data shall be geo-referenced and provided in the following standard
projection:
a. Projection: Universal Transverse Mercator
b. Datum: North American Datum 1983
c. Spheroid: GRS 1980
d. False Easting: 500,000
e. False Northing: 0
f. Units: Meters
The vertical position component (Z) shall be the orthometric height referenced to
the Canadian Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1928 (CGVD28) with the height
expressed in metres.
Data Submission
1. All geographic data generated in the course of a project shall be delivered as
an ArcGIS 10.0 file geodatabase.
2. All geospatial data must be accompanied with associated metadata in
accordance with the North American Profile (NAP) of International Standard on
Geographic Information. Canadian General Standards CAN/CGSB-171.100-2009
- North American Profile of ISO 19115: 2003 Geographic Information - Metadata
(NAP - Metadata). Note the following exception to conformance with this
standard:
- ArcCatalog should be utilized to create and manage metadata. As this
application does not currently meet the standard requirements, metadata should
be created in accordance with NAP - Metadata whenever possible within the
software constraints.
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