Rates of Services:

Service Type
Service Detail
Internal Clients
External Clients
Data Services
Acquisition, Creation & Analysis
Hour          $65
Hour          $120
Surveying & Mapping

Advanced

Standard

Hour          $85

Hour          $75

Hour          $175

Hour          $120
Cartography & Data Visualization
Static & Interactive Maps
Hour         $55
Hour          $100
Technical Training & Assistance
General Training
Hour         $85
Hour          $125
Curriculum Development
General Consultation
Hour          No charge
Hour          $266.50
Grant Support
Proposal Review & Grant Writing
Hour          No charge
Hour          $263.85
Project Management
Oversight
Hour          $55
Hour          $100
Vehicle Usage
Heavy-duty GFC field vehicle
Day            $200
Day            $350

Service Rate Update (Effective 11/19/2025)
The rates shown above were updated on November 19, 2025, following approval from MSU's Office of Research and Economic Development. These updated rates help us continue supporting the MSU research community with high-quality geospatial services.

 Travel Rates1:

Travel Type
Area Radius
Fee Type
Unit
Fee
Same Day/In State
Within Montana

Fuel

Per Diem

Mile

Day

$0.32

$33.50
Overnight/In State
Within Montana

Fuel

Per Diem

Lodging

Mile

Day

Day

$0.32

$33.50

$107
Overnight/Out of State
Outside Montana

Fuel

Per Diem

Lodging

Mile

Day

Day

$0.32

$54

$107

1. Lodging and Per Diem fees are charged based on the number of staff assigned to a project. All other travel fees use GSA rates and are updated on an annual basis