press release
February 11, 2025
GIS is proud to announce that Chustz, a division of GIS, and Es² have been awarded a Joint Venture (JV) Indefinite Delivery Type (IDT) contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District. This $6.6 million contract will span a five-year performance period, covering survey and mapping services primarily across three USACE Districts—Memphis, Vicksburg, and New Orleans—within the lower portion of the Mississippi Valley Division. This award is a testament to Chustz’s expertise, technical capabilities, and long-standing reputation in providing high-quality survey and mapping services for large-scale infrastructure projects.
SCOPE OF WORK
Under this contract, Chustz & Es² will perform a wide range of survey and mapping services required to support key infrastructure and construction. The scope of work includes topographic surveys, hydrographic surveys, dredge material measurement surveys, monitoring surveys, construction layout surveys, geodetic control surveys, mobile laser scanning, boundary and cadastral surveys, and GPS surveying and mapping. The primary work areas will be located within the boundaries of the Vicksburg District, but services may extend across the entire Mississippi Valley Division or be utilized for other critical missions of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE AND REGIONAL EXPERTISE
This contract award highlights Chustz’s ability to deliver complex survey solutions by leveraging the extensive qualifications and experience of its management personnel in survey engineering, hydrographic, topographic, and geodetic surveying. Chustz has built a strong reputation for providing precise, reliable, and efficient surveying solutions for large-scale infrastructure projects. The team’s technical expertise, combined with its extensive knowledge of the region, enables it to effectively support the needs of the US Army Corps of Engineers in maintaining and improving the Mississippi Valley Division.
COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE
As part of GIS’s broader infrastructure market services, this project aligns with the company’s mission to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions that support the growth, safety, and sustainability of critical infrastructure. The ability to contribute to major USACE projects reinforces GIS’s commitment to excellence and its ongoing role as a trusted partner in infrastructure development. The Chustz team looks forward to working alongside USACE Vicksburg to ensure the successful execution of this contract, providing the highest level of precision and efficiency in surveying and mapping services that will help strengthen the resilience within the lower portion of the Mississippi Valley Division for years to come.
GIS and Chustz are honored to be entrusted with this significant project and remain dedicated to advancing infrastructure solutions that support the nation’s waterways, protect communities, and promote long-term sustainability. This contract award further solidifies GIS’s role as a leader in the industry and highlights the company’s dedication to delivering exceptional service in every project undertaken.
Chip Kline | Vice President – Federal
“This contract reflects the expertise, dedication, and hard work of our Chustz team within GIS. We are honored to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in this critical initiative. At GIS, we remain committed to delivering infrastructure solutions that drive resilience, sustainability, and long-term success. We look forward to leveraging our industry-leading survey and mapping capabilities to contribute to this vital project and further our mission to strengthen essential infrastructure for communities and industries alike.”
Jimmy Chustz | Senior Executive Business Advisor
“We are honored to be awarded this contract and to continue our longstanding partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This initiative aligns with GIS’s mission to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions that fortify critical infrastructure and support the communities we serve. With the expertise and commitment of our Chustz team, we are confident in our ability to execute this project with precision and operational excellence. We look forward to contributing to the long-term success and sustainability of the Mississippi Valley Division.”
ABOUT CHUSTZ, A DIVISION OF GIS
Chustz Surveying, LLC., a division of GIS, is an industry leader in aerial and hydrographic surveying, with nearly 30 years of servicing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the Federal sector and other commercial, state and local clients. Chustz has continued to grow through hard work and client satisfaction. Chustz began with only a pickup truck and a single boat, providing surveying and mapping services as a subcontractor on a New Orleans district project. From that point on, they have invested in the most knowledgeable and qualified employees, along with state-of-the-art technology in order to assure the highest caliber of service. This has allowed the team to expand into other surveying areas, including hydrographic surveying, sUAS (unmanned aerial systems), GPS surveying, singlebeam technology, multibeam technology and LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) acquisition.
