Threatened Ecological Community Mapping for the Central West Orana REZ

### 🌿 Tender Overview: Threatened Ecological Community (TEC) Mapping The **Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)** is inviting proposals from experienced ecological consultancies to conduct comprehensive mapping of Threatened Ecological Communities (TECs) within the **Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (CWO REZ)** and surrounding regions. This project is critical for informing biodiversity credit supply strategies. ### 📋 Scope of Work The successful bidder will be responsible for: * **Spatial Mapping:** Mapping approximately 219,000 hectares of TECs listed under the *Biodiversity Conservation (BC) Act 2016*. * **Methodology:** Utilizing existing data, aerial photo interpretation (1:5,000 scale), and field validation based on DCCEEW-supplied image-object polygons. * **Field Surveys:** Conducting stratified random ground surveys (approx. 100 sites per 1:100,000 map sheet), including full floristic and rapid surveys using the Fulcrum Operate platform. * **Deliverables:** Providing ArcGIS-compatible spatial datasets and a technical report detailing methodology, mapping confidence, and interpretation logic. ### 🎯 Requirements & Qualifications * Proven expertise in ecological consultancy and spatial analysis. * Ability to adhere to strict safety standards (minimum two-person field teams). * Proficiency in ArcGIS and field data collection tools. * Compliance with BC Act determinations. ### 📅 Key Dates * **Publish Date:** 22 April 2026 * **Submission Deadline:** 19 May 2026, 3:00 PM * **Estimated Decision Date:** 22 May 2026 **Keywords:** *Ecological Mapping, Threatened Ecological Communities, TEC, Central-West Orana REZ, Biodiversity Conservation, Environmental Consultancy, ArcGIS, NSW Government Tender, Sustainability.*