Bridge Load Ratings Service

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking proposals for a Bridge Load Ratings Service contract, targeting a cloud-based weight analysis solution that integrates with the SafeHaul OS/OW Permitting Application. The procurement will enable multiple load rating analysis methods for oversize/overweight vehicle permits, specifically requiring a hosted weight analysis solution with Load Ratings Tool (LRT) and Federal Formula methods. Key deliverables include a secure API accessible only to SCDOT, capabilities to load and process bridge load rating data from the BrDr application, and implementation of nightly updates from SCDOT's Bentley ProjectWise platform. The solution must provide a web-based user interface for load ratings validation and maintenance, with results delivered within seconds. Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Qualifications and Experience (40 points), Support and Service (20 points), and Value for the five-year potential term (20 points). Critical deadlines include questions due by October 11, 2023, at 12:00 PM, and proposals due October 26, 2023, at 2:30 PM, with award notification scheduled for December 1, 2023.

The procurement does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The contract period will span from December 14, 2023, through September 13, 2028, with an initial one-year term followed by four potential one-year renewal options. No incumbent vendor information is provided. The contractor must maintain 99.99% application availability annually and provide technical support during normal business hours (8 AM-5 PM Monday-Friday), with 24/7/365 service availability required. Pricing shall be submitted as separate line items for each contract year, with monthly unit pricing required for 12-month periods across five years. Contractors must also provide annual payment discounts if available. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining the service, including updates to synchronize with new BrDr capabilities, while SCDOT retains responsibility for load rating data upgrades. All data, materials, and documentation prepared will exclusively belong to SCDOT, and the Transportation Secretary's approval is required prior to any contract award.