UNSPSC 81103300: Geomatics engineering

The ISO/TC 211 series of standards defines geomatics as the "discipline of collecting, storing, analyzing, processing, and presenting geographical data". In other words, it is a set of products, services and tools for collecting, integrating, and managing geographic (geospatial) data. Also known as geomatic(s) engineering (geodesy and geoinformatics engineering or geospatial engineering), it is also known as geomatic(s) engineering. Geomatic(s) engineering was previously known as surveying engineering.

Geomatics engineers collect, develop, and analyze spatial information about land, oceans, natural resources, and manmade infrastructure.

UNSPSC 81103300 Geomatics engineering, a Class code, encompasses the surveying, mapping, coastal engineering, and site characterization services that state and local governments procure to support infrastructure design, environmental assessment, and permitting. Recent solicitations show demand for professional land surveying, coastal and geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and stormwater design services. State and local buyers include county governments, cities, water authorities, and special-purpose districts. Rockland County, New York recently solicited architectural and engineering design services for beautification improvements at two veterans cemeteries (RFP RFPRC2026CP1491001, due August 18, 2026). The City of Dallas requested engineering services to develop construction plans and specifications for stormwater and flood protection projects (RFP CIZDWU26241E, due August 21, 2026). Sarasota County sought professional coastal engineering services for the Casey Key Resiliency Project involving beach restoration and construction of coastal structures (Request for Professional Services 262855CG, due August 19, 2026). Geographic activity clusters in Florida, Texas, New York, California, Colorado, Ohio, and the Great Lakes region, with recent opportunities reflecting strong demand for water infrastructure, flood mitigation, and coastal resilience work.

The code sees sustained activity across county and municipal engineering departments, water and wastewater authorities, and regional transit bodies. Geomatics work frequently appears bundled with broader professional engineering services on as-needed or IDIQ contracts. Representative recent opportunities span on-call surveying services at Eastern Municipal Water District in California (RFQ RFQJC3939, due August 5, 2026), construction materials testing and geotechnical work for municipal facilities projects in Fort Myers and Portage County Wisconsin, and design services for roadway and stormwater infrastructure across multiple states. A significant subset involves FEMA-funded or disaster-recovery projects, particularly coastal resilience and flood mitigation in Florida and along the Gulf Coast. Geomatics work is typically paired with civil, structural, or environmental engineering disciplines and compensates firms through time-and-materials rates, fixed design fees, or hourly labor billing. The market shows particular momentum in flood resilience, stormwater management, and coastal engineering—areas where state and local demand has grown sharply since 2024.