2022 Aerial Imagery RFQ

The County of Benton, AR issued an RFQ seeking a qualified vendor to capture, process, and deliver high‑resolution orthophotography, updated digital elevation models, and associated GIS data for the entire 884‑square‑mile county. The work must be performed during leaf‑off conditions (December 2021 – January 2022) with a sun angle greater than 30°, and all deliverables must be turned over within two months of the final capture date. The vendor is required to provide control‑point surveys, produce orthorectified imagery in GeoTIFF and MrSID formats (≤ 1 GB per file), and supply accompanying shape files and metadata. Evaluation will focus on technical competence, schedule capability, past performance, and local familiarity. • Capture 884 sq mi of leaf‑off aerial imagery (Dec 2021‑Jan 2022). • Deliver DEMs, orthophotos, control‑point data, and GIS shapefiles in specified formats within 2 months post‑capture. • Provide a narrative, executive summary, and required certifications; the award went to The Sanborn Map Company, Inc.