Update National Wetland Invent (NWI)

The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a contractor to update the National Wetland Inventory (NWI) for the PA Coastal Zone. The project involves mapping and characterizing the extent, condition, and geomorphic setting of wetland areas, including intertidal mudflats and associated shoreline features, in the Bucks County portion of the Pennsylvania Coastal Zone. The contractor will be required to compile and analyze existing spatial datasets, conduct field surveys, and process aerial imagery and data using photogrammetry and GIS software. The contractor will also be required to engage the public in shoreline observations through an interactive ArcGIS Online survey and dashboard. • Update NWI for PA Coastal Zone according to USFWS standards • Compile and analyze existing spatial datasets to identify potential mudflat areas • Conduct field surveys and collect imagery, elevation data, and observational records • Process aerial imagery and data using photogrammetry and GIS software • Engage the public in shoreline observations through an interactive ArcGIS Online survey and dashboard • Submit quarterly progress reports and a final report