Pre-Hurricane LiDAR Collection

The St. Johns County - Purchasing Department is soliciting quotes from qualified suppliers to acquire elevation data for St. Johns County beaches for the 2026 hurricane season. The project involves utilizing drones and LiDAR technology to monitor beach erosion and support dune maintenance throughout the 2026 hurricane season. The scope of work includes collecting elevation data for the entire coastline from R-46 to R-105, R-117 to R-138, R-150 to R-209.5, extending from the MHWL of the Atlantic Ocean shoreline to varying distances landward of the waterline. Key aspects of the project include: • Utilizing drones and LiDAR technology to collect elevation data • Monitoring beach erosion and supporting dune maintenance throughout the 2026 hurricane season • Collecting data for the entire coastline from R-46 to R-105, R-117 to R-138, R-150 to R-209.5 • Extending data collection from the MHWL of the Atlantic Ocean shoreline to varying distances landward of the waterline • Conforming to state and federal regulations, including 2 CFR, Part 200, Title 2