Response to Offeror Questions document 4.pdf

This is a Response to Offeror Questions document for RFP 26RFP19813 issued by the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT). The document addresses inquiries submitted by potential vendors regarding the Active Traffic Management System (ATMS) procurement. SDDOT solicited vendors to furnish and operationally deploy a statewide ATMS capable of monitoring, controlling, and coordinating intelligent transportation system assets across South Dakota's network of Interstate, US, and state highways. The system must be delivered as a contractor-hosted, cloud-based service with 99.9% minimum availability and 24/7 support. System deployment is required to be operational by January 31, 2027, with performance extending through January 31, 2028, and optional extension through January 31, 2031. The ATMS must integrate with 190 highway CCTV cameras, 133 environmental sensor stations, 93 dynamic message signs, variable speed limit systems, traffic detectors, remote power management systems, and automatic vehicle location systems on 321 snowplows, as well as external systems including SD511 traveler information, the Maintenance Decision Support System, and Computer-Aided Dispatch. The deadline for proposal submission was June 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT, with written inquiries accepted through May 22, 2026, directed to dave.huft@state.sd.us.

The document addresses vendor questions concerning RFP requirements as of May 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT. Specifically, the response clarifies SDDOT's intent regarding system architecture and interface requirements, noting that because SDDOT currently has no operational ATMS in place, the CAD interface will require definition during implementation. No specific pricing information, budget ranges, set-aside designations, or incumbent contractor information is disclosed in this response document. The procurement documentation indicates that the state will own all data generated by the system, and contractors must provide data export capabilities in non-proprietary formats and maintain comprehensive data dictionaries. Award values are not disclosed in available RFP documentation, though the scope and complexity of statewide system integration, 24/7 support requirements, and multi-year operational period suggest significant contract value.