2021 Aerial Imagery-RFQ

This RFQ solicits qualified firms to provide high‑resolution orthogonal and oblique aerial imagery, digital elevation models, and associated GIS deliverables for the entire 884‑sq‑mi area of Benton County, Arkansas, meeting NMAS and FEMA mapping standards. The county requires ground‑control points, seamless mosaics, metadata, and rapid turnaround (approximately two months after capture). Evaluation will focus on specialized experience, capacity to meet the schedule, past performance, and local familiarity. The solicitation is a qualifications‑only process; price proposals will be negotiated after the highest‑ranking firm is selected. The bid deadline was July 31 2020, and the contract was ultimately awarded to Sanborn. • Scope: Capture leaf‑off, winter‑season imagery; produce orthophotos, oblique photos, DEM updates, and full metadata in GIS‑ready formats. • Requirements: Provide two paper copies and one electronic copy; disclose conflicts of interest; include authorized negotiator; comply with Arkansas procurement statutes. • Evaluation: Experience, technical competence, schedule capacity, past performance, and proximity to the project area.