Suggestions for other base bonuses for this stage IC:

Mechanoids still spend a point for Survey (because I think every base has to spend at least 1 point for every option), but use only 1 point for the Communicate option.

Mammalians do not need to spend an extra point sending a military escort for the Exploration option. 

Insectoids use only 1 point for the Colonize option.

Reptilians use only 1 point for the Growth option.