The 2024 RFQ‑04 solicitation seeks qualified firms to deliver high‑resolution orthophotography and oblique aerial imagery covering the entire 884‑square‑mile area of Benton County, Arkansas. The imagery must meet NMAS and FEMA standards, be captured during a leaf‑off window (mid‑January to mid‑February 2025) with a sun angle > 30°, and be delivered within two months of the final capture date. The County will evaluate firms on experience, technical capability, past performance, and local familiarity, then negotiate a contract with the top‑ranked qualified provider. The award was ultimately made to The Sanborn Map Company, Inc., though the award date is not disclosed.
• Scope: Full‑county orthophotography (GeoTIFF, MrSID) plus oblique imagery, updated DEM, and ground‑control data.
• Technical requirements: ≤ 1 GB per file, seamless mosaics, consistent tonal balance, delivery in Arkansas State Plane North, NAD 83, US feet.
• Schedule: RFQ issued 9/15/2024, responses due 10/1/2024, capture window Jan‑Feb 2025, final deliverables due ≤ 2 months after capture.