Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority

The buyer seeks a contractor to provide ongoing maintenance, management, and technical support for the Louisiana Sand Resources Database (LASARD) Program. The contractor will also be responsible for future development of LASARD. The program supports Louisiana's Coastal Master Plan by managing critical sediment resource data. The buyer aims to maintain LASARD's excellence, as demonstrated by its recent prestigious award.

• 10/30/2024 - Pre-proposal conference
• 11/8/2024 - Deadline for receipt of written inquiries
• 11/22/2024 - Deadline to answer written inquiries
• 12/17/2024 - Proposal Due Date
• 4/1/2025 - Contract execution

• Must have a Professional Geologist (PG) on staff
• Staff must possess advanced programming capabilities
• Staff must possess GIS analytical experience and capabilities

• Manage and maintain the Louisiana Sand Resources Database (LASARD)
• Provide technical support for LASARD
• Develop future improvements for LASARD
• Conduct geoscientific data management and analysis
• Perform GIS data processing and visualization
• Develop custom ArcGIS Pro tools and applications
• Support sediment management planning and decision-making
• Analyze hydrographic, geophysical, and geotechnical survey data
• Coordinate with state and federal entities on data sharing
• Update standard operating procedures for data management