Description
This opportunity is a Due Diligence Notice of Intent for MassGIS to partner with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to acquire, process, and publish high‑resolution hydrographic and wetlands data for roughly 3,264 square miles of Massachusetts. The selected vendor (USGS) will be responsible for lidar‑based elevation derived hydrography (EDH) acquisition, integration of storm‑water, pipeline, and stream‑bank features, and delivery of publicly accessible datasets via the USGS National Map. The work eliminates the need for MassGIS staff to perform data collection and quality assurance, leveraging federal expertise and standards.
• Scope includes acquisition of lidar‑derived EDH, updates to wetlands layers, and integration of ancillary infrastructure data across 22 watersheds.
• Technical compliance must follow USGS Lidar Base Specification, EDH Acquisition Specs 2024 Rev A2, and National Wetlands Inventory mapping schema.
• Total estimated budget is $271,972.47, with all deliverables placed in the public domain, supporting state and federal environmental planning.