UNSPSC 81103302: Geomatics site characterization onshore

Land development depends on accurate environmental, geotechnical and geophysical data. Acquire and interpret this data, using our expertise, in situ testing and world-class laboratory facilities to turn data into valuable knowledge.

UNSPSC 81103302 Geomatics site characterization onshore is a Commodity code that encompasses professional surveying, mapping, and site characterization services supporting municipal infrastructure, environmental compliance, and capital projects. State and local governments procure topographic surveys, boundary and ALTA/ACSM surveys, utility location and subsurface utility exploration, as-built surveys, aerial photography and mapping, certified survey maps, legal descriptions, geotechnical investigation, and construction staking services. Cities and counties issue continuing-contract RFQs and RFPs on an on-call basis to establish standing pools of qualified surveying and engineering firms, typically selecting multiple vendors to provide services for various projects without minimum work guarantees. The work ranges from routine plat reviews and legal descriptions with specific compliance timelines (commonly 21 calendar days) to complex site characterization supporting landfill operations, flood control infrastructure, trail stabilization, and seismic compliance projects. Scope often includes coordination with internal staff, external consultants, and contractors while minimizing disruption to ongoing facility operations. Respondents must hold current state licensure as Professional Land Surveyors or Professional Engineers, carry professional liability insurance typically at $2 million per claim or occurrence, and demonstrate five or more years of relevant public-sector experience.

Geographic activity spans Florida (City of Casselberry stormwater and lakes management; City of Altamonte Springs city surveyor and mapping services; City of Plant City continuing engineering and surveying; City of Sarasota citywide continuing professional services; Pinellas County waste-to-energy facility consultation), Texas (City of Tucson on-call survey services with DBE/SBE provisions; Harris County Flood Control District on-call land surveying; City of Edinburg land surveying rotation list), California (County of Santa Clara seismic compliance design-build; City of Santa Cruz topographic and trail stabilization surveys), Wisconsin (Dane County landfill surveying and mapping), and Georgia (City of Tybee Island historic resources survey). Representative recent opportunities include the City of Altamonte Springs RFP 26-073-GR for citywide surveying and mapping services (due June 26, 2026) with plat review, boundary surveys, and aerial photography; Dane County Department of Waste + Renewables RFP 326027 for on-call surveying at landfill sites (due September 10, 2026, with a mandatory pre-proposal meeting September 3, 2026); the City of Santa Cruz RFQu for Arroyo Seco Canyon Trail Stabilization engineering design including retaining wall, culvert, and geotechnical work (due June 30, 2026); and Harris County Flood Control District RFSQ for on-call professional land surveying (due September 21, 2026). Contracts typically carry one-year initial terms with two to four renewal options; compensation is based on hourly rates for position categories, with rate increases often limited to Consumer Price Index adjustments upon written request.