FREIGHT MOVEMENT/COMMODITY FLOW DATA RFI

Solicitation # 5400028167
Posted 3/28/25, 8:42 AM
No Updates
Due 4/25/25, 2:30 PM
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The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued a Request for Information (RFI), numbered 5400028167, seeking comprehensive freight movement and commodity flow data for statewide freight planning documents. The procurement targets contractors specializing in detailed transportation data collection and analysis, with specific requirements for data encompassing base and forecast years, commodity flow directions (inbound, outbound, intra, and through), and transportation modes including truck, rail, water, air, and pipeline. SCDOT requires data that includes commodity types, origin and destination pairs, tonnage, value, and transportation units, with a focus on geographic granularity, update frequency, and technical specifications. The RFI seeks potential data sources with capabilities for interface options, GIS functionality, and compatibility with Microsoft products. Responses are limited to 35 single-sided pages and must be submitted via email in native Microsoft Office format to Jeffery C. Schwalk by April 25, 2025, at 14:30:00, with the primary objective of identifying comprehensive freight movement corridors and potential transportation impediments.

The RFI does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. While no incumbent vendors are identified in the document, the procurement appears open to various data providers and research entities with specialized freight movement analytical capabilities. The RFI requests detailed information about potential pricing models, including licensing options for third-party groups such as Councils of Government and Metropolitan Planning Organizations. Respondents are expected to provide comprehensive information about data support, training capabilities, and technical specifications. Although no specific budget range is mentioned, the procurement suggests a significant investment in obtaining high-quality, multi-dimensional freight movement data. The document indicates SCDOT is seeking a flexible, comprehensive data solution that can support advanced transportation planning and analysis across multiple sectors and transportation modes.

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