Surveying Services for the Coastwide Reference Monitoring System (CRMS)

The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is requesting proposals for surveying services supporting the Coastwide Reference Monitoring System (CRMS) network across Louisiana's coastal zone, with proposals due September 11, 2026.

The scope involves hydrographic and topographic surveys at established monitoring stations throughout the coastal zone to collect elevation data, water level measurements, and geospatial information for tracking coastal land loss and subsidence patterns. The contractor must perform precise surveys using modern surveying equipment, process survey data, and deliver comprehensive reports with quality assurance documentation. Work is performed at multiple coastal monitoring stations across East Baton Rouge Parish and the City of Baton Rouge. The contractor must comply with state and federal surveying standards, maintain detailed records of all survey activities, coordinate with the Authority, and adhere to established CRMS monitoring protocols and technical standards to ensure consistency with historical data collection efforts.

The contractor must be properly licensed and bonded, carry insurance coverage as specified by the Authority, and demonstrate expertise in hydrographic and topographic surveying methods, GPS technology, and data management. Funding sources include the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority's budget, state appropriations, and potentially federal grants dedicated to coastal monitoring and restoration activities.