BID 27-09 LiDAR and Aerial Imagery Data Collection

The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking a qualified firm to provide full‑service aerial LiDAR and high‑resolution multispectral photography acquisition over approximately 2,331 sq km of coastal Mississippi (Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson counties). The contractor must supply aircraft, sensors, GNSS, ground control surveying, post‑processing, and deliver data in specified GIS formats with FGDC metadata. The work supports research on elevation modeling, shoreline mapping, flood risk, and disaster monitoring, with required LiDAR point density of ≥18 pts/m², vertical accuracy of 10 cm RMSEz, and orthophoto GSD of ≤6 in. The bid deadline is September 17, 2026 (2:00 PM CT). • Scope: Complete aerial LiDAR survey and four‑band orthophotography, including optional ground‑control points. • Deliverables: LAS v1.4 point clouds, classified returns, ECW/TIFF orthophotos, metadata, flight logs, QA/QC documentation. • Performance specs: 18 pts/m² LiDAR density, 10 cm vertical accuracy (USGS QL‑1), 6 in. GSD imagery, cloud‑free conditions. • Timeline: Data collection slated for late 2026 – early 2027; final data delivery method to be mutually agreed. • Contract type: Invitation for Bid (sealed bids), awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications.