TERMS OF REFERENCE (proposed)

IMPROVEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTOR MOBILE APPLICATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF BIG DATA ANALYTICS

A. ​ PROJECT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES

EnvironMentor is an information system for the DENR and its stakeholders that emulate the convenience of a search engine. It is also a map-based active application (“dashboard”) that utilizes GPS technology to summon relevant data in the area for the use of DENR insiders and external stakeholders, according to a hierarchy of access based on different levels of responsibility. It has an active GPS-based notification and alert systems.

EnvironMentor was adopted by the DENR through DENR Memorandum Circular No. 2017-02 dated 10 March 2017 (“MC 2017-02”). This is pursuant to Executive Order No. 02, otherwise known as “​ Operationalizing in the Executive Branch the People’s Constitutional Right to Information and the State Policies to Full Public Disclosure and Transparency in the Public Service and Providing Guidelines Therefor”. Section 5 of MC 2017-02 provides for continuous updates of the application.

This Project aims to:

  1. To formulate, devise, prepare and implement this project that will strengthen efforts for the conservation, protection and sustainable management of the country’s environment and natural resources;
  2. To gather nationwide baseline data on the state of our environment and natural resources as well as identification and quantitative assessment of the factors/pressures contributing to the condition of environment and natural resources for identifying site-specific management;
  3. To share and exchange knowledge, expertise, information and experience, other than those proprietary in nature, that can contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the program, based on terms and conditions mutually agreed upon by the Parties; and
  4. To explore utilization of the UP Diwata and LIDAR’s data for DENR’s output relative to the analysis of land use and land cover changes and National Greening Program impacts to communities and environmental hazards.

B. SCOPE OF WORK

  1. Improvement of graphical user interface and over-all design of the application
    1. prototype of the UI and usage
    2. software architecture
      1. architecture for the data collection
      2. architecture for mobile app
  2. UI presentation layer
    1. application functions / features layer
    2. process logic layer
    3. data layer
  3. Exploration of access and/or incorporation of other (available) base maps (e.g. satellite imagery, terrain, etc.)
    1. data from Diwata microsatellites
    2. LiDAR data
  4. Inclusion of search function for places in longitude and latitude format
  5. Addition of search function for places in the following:
    1. List of Protected Areas (PA),
    2. Mineral Production Sharing Agreements (MPSA),
    3. Community Based Forest Management Agreements (CBFMA),
    4. Integrated Forest Management Agreements, and
    5. Others
  6. Addition of historical interactive time cursor for the following:
    1. land cover maps,
    2. population maps,
    3. project maps and
    4. others.
  7. Addition of functionality for instant call, text and email DENR Offices upon clicking the number or e-mail address
  8. Feasibility assessment of the addition of a track routing system for customized maps from mobile and/or PC
  9. Feasibility assessment of a functionality where ​ authorized users can add shape files/kmz files
  10. Feasibility assessment of a functionality where ​ users can plot/add bearing and distance for customized maps from mobile and/or PC
  11. Feasibility assessment of the addition of a crowd sourced information-sharing system on the environment such as flood, pollution-related data and environmental crimes
  12. Feasibility assessment of integrating Data Analytical Tools for decision support
    1. Design of questions for searching information from database
    2. Develop a system for big data analytics as regards land cover data, land use data and others
    3. Train personnel/staff that will manage, process and archive data and information gathered.
  13. In pursuit of the foregoing works, and for the purpose of evolving EnvironMentor into an ever more responsive information system for the environment and the present and future generations, the trusted partner institutions may use the EnvironMentor for the appropriate academic programs, laboratory works, public discussions, open fora and the like.

C. DELIVERABLES/SPECIFIC OUTPUTS EXPECTED

  1. Deliverables

    1. An improved and enhanced EnvironMentor Mobile Application that is fully functional and exhibits all features enumerated in the ​ Scope of Work
    2. EnvironMentor Web Application to ​ sync updates​​ to the Mobile Application
    3. Database System​​ for the Uploaded Data on EnvironMentor Web Application
    4. Big Data Analytics​​ on Information on the Environment
    5. At least two (2) ​ open forum/public discussions and a report on the forum and other academic activities using the EnvironMentor
    6. Final Report

  2. Delivery and Payment Schedule

    • TWENTY FIVE PERCENT (25%) of the fund - upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed;

    • TWENTY PERCENT (15%) - upon submission and acceptance of the Inception Report;

    • TWENTY PERCENT (25%) - upon submission and acceptance of the Deliverable Nos. 1-3 (see TOR Scope of Work)

    • TWENTY PERCENT (25%) - upon submission and acceptance of the Deliverable Nos. 4-6 in the form of responsive mobile-ready web applications (see TOR Scope of Work); and

    • TEN PERCENT (10%) - will be paid upon submission and acceptance of the Final Report.

    • Reporting The following reports shall be submitted:
    • Inception Report
    • Report on Deliverables No. 1-3
    • Report on Deliverables No. 4-8
    • Final Report

D. OTHER INPUTS

Inception Report Draft

  • Have all the data together, both current and historical in a single database to find the gaps and determine level of specificity to be expected from the final deliverables
  • This will include expectations for each milestone
  • This will detail definitions of done
  • Include demos for map generation (track routes) using google maps api
  • Have 2 versions, one internal-facing and the other public-facing
  • Scoping, what is in-scope and what is out-of-scope for the project
    • crowd source reports to DENR
    • not shared publicly unless DENR pushes to the bulletin page
    • allows upload of evidence (e.g. picture, video, audio)
  • Communical validation
  • Planners can download maps for their own use (not reported back to the system)
    • FGD with planners later on