NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST – TOPOGRAPHIC CONTOURS DATA DEVELOPMENT

The Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC) is soliciting Letters of Interest from qualified professional firms to create a digital terrain‑contour database for Benton and Washington Counties using recently acquired LiDAR data. Respondents must submit their LOIs by the deadline, after which NWARPC will evaluate qualifications and possibly award a contract for data processing, analysis, and database development. This effort supports regional planning, flood risk assessment, and infrastructure projects. • Scope: Process raw LiDAR, generate accurate topographic contour layers, and deliver a GIS‑compatible database. • Deliverables: Contour datasets (e.g., 1‑foot, 5‑foot intervals), metadata, and documentation for future use. • Requirements: Demonstrated experience with LiDAR processing, GIS data management, and regional planning applications.