UNSPSC 81151603: Photogrammetry

UNSPSC 81151603 Photogrammetry, Commodity code, encompasses aerial survey and mapping services that state and local governments buy to capture topographic data, orthophotography, digital terrain models, and three-dimensional imagery for landfill monitoring, infrastructure planning, asset management, and facility design—moving beyond the abstract code name into the operational reality of recurring landfill surveys, site condition documentation, and GIS-compatible data delivery. State and local purchasing under this code spans county waste and recycling departments, water districts, transportation authorities, regional commissions, school districts, and municipalities, with repeat solicitation activity from specialized landfill operators seeking annual or biannual aerial mapping cycles. Recent opportunities include the County of Orange's annual photogrammetry flyover services for 22 landfill sites under IFB, Escambia County's bimonthly topographic and aerial survey services for the Perdido Landfill, and San Bernardino County's five-year aerial mapping procurement for 24 closed and 5 active sanitary landfills—all emphasizing licensed surveyor credentials, California or professional state registration, and fixed-price or hourly-rate delivery of certified mapping products in CAD and geospatial formats.

Geographic concentration reflects strong recent activity in California (Orange County, San Bernardino County) and Florida (Collier County, Escambia County, Hillsborough County), with additional solicitation from Georgia (Atlanta Regional Commission's regional transit survey component) and the Pacific Northwest (City of Salem's sole-source urban heat island mapping). The County of Orange IFB (IFB2992788504JDW, response due February 21, 2025) sought hourly-rate pricing for photogrammetry services covering mandatory and optional landfill sites with September-October photo missions and January-December contract terms. San Bernardino County's RFP (PWG126SOLID6227, due March 16, 2026) called for best-value proposals evaluated on qualifications and experience (45%), technical approach (45%), and references (10%), with biannual surveys at active sites and five-year closeout cycles at closed facilities. Escambia County's procurement (PD2526029, due January 9, 2026) emphasized local-vendor preference and permitted drone-based LiDAR and aerial imagery delivery on a 36-month base with two optional 12-month renewals. Prevailing wage compliance under California Labor Code is a recurring requirement for West Coast landfill work; professional liability insurance ($1 million minimum), California surveyor licensure, and multi-year contract structures dominate scope and qualification patterns.