UNSPSC 81151701: Photogeology

UNSPSC 81151701 Photogeology is a Commodity code that encompasses geological and hydrogeological analysis services involving subsurface mapping, aquifer characterization, and groundwater resource evaluation. State and local governments procure this work through water development boards, environmental agencies, and county utilities divisions to support groundwater management, aquifer assessment, well field operations, and water supply planning. The work typically involves professional geoscientist or engineer-led field sampling, geophysical surveying, subsurface data analysis, and the production of technical reports, GIS-based mapping products, and hydrogeological models. Issuing bodies include state water agencies, county water utilities, and environmental protection divisions, with a particular concentration among water resource management authorities responsible for groundwater supply operations and aquifer preservation across multi-county regions.

Recent activity in this code centers on Texas and Florida. The Texas Water Development Board posted RFP 58027RFP0003 on July 6, 2026, due August 6, 2026, seeking brackish groundwater production zone analysis across fourteen Central Texas counties for the Carrizo-Wilcox, Queen City, Sparta, and Yegua aquifers, with contract term through August 31, 2027 and renewable through 2030; respondents must hold ten years of hydrogeology project management experience and professional geoscientist licensure. In Florida, Sarasota County issued RPS 262824RM on April 14, 2026, for quarterly and monthly groundwater monitoring and sampling at the Carlton Memorial Reserve Wellfield across a three-year initial term, requiring Florida professional engineer or geologist licensure and $1 million professional liability insurance. Volusia County, Florida conducted RSQ 26SQ65SR on April 13, 2026, due April 9, 2026, to procure professional hydrogeological and well services including aquifer performance testing, geophysical surveys, and groundwater modeling for twenty-six production wells and nine treatment facilities, with three-year initial term and optional one-year renewals. All three solicitations emphasize professional licensure, multi-year contract terms, and technical expertise in subsurface analysis and data interpretation.