Summary
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks a sole-source contractor to collect and process vertical color‑infrared aerial imagery of Washington’s coastal kelp canopies for the 2026–2027 survey season. Required work includes low‑altitude aerial photography (July–October), species‑specific hand‑digitizing and classification, planimetric area calculations, GIS data delivery, map plates, and a final report including statistical comparisons with historic inventories. The solicitation (ID 93-111378) opened 2026-07-15, closes 2026-07-29, and advertises an initial one‑year maximum value of $43,408 with optional one‑year extensions.