INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE J-TECH
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has initiated a sole source procurement for J-Tech LaneBlade push bumpers and debris removal devices for the State Highway Emergency Program (SHEP) fleet. The LaneBlade is a specialized hydraulically operated, truck-mounted tool designed to clear road debris and move disabled vehicles from travel lanes, enabling a single SHEP responder to perform these tasks safely and efficiently without direct personnel exposure to highway traffic. This...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is pursuing a sole source procurement for engineering solutions from USEngineering Solutions Corporation, specifically for the BridgeWatch software system designed to provide real-time monitoring of all SCDOT-owned bridges. This procurement is being conducted under solicitation number 5400024103, with the intended contract becoming effective on October 7, 2022. The primary objective is to acquire a specialized bridge monitoring technology...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is pursuing a sole source procurement from Iteris, Inc. for its Performance Measurement System (ClearGuide), MAP-21 Application, HERE SDK and API, and associated software maintenance and support services. The procurement is specifically for a 36-month contract period spanning from September 2023 through June 2026, targeting critical traffic management and analytics capabilities. The system will integrate with existing Traffic Management...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is pursuing a sole source procurement for Bentley Systems' software and services, specifically targeting annual software maintenance, support services, workspace migration, and implementation services for various engineering design products. The procurement covers Enterprise License Subscriptions and ProjectWise Graduated Licensing for multiple software platforms including OpenRoads Designer (ORD), MicroStation, Power GeoPak, LEAP Bridge,...
- The state and local contract opportunity involves an Intent to Sole Source solicitation issued by the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Procurement Office for maintenance services and technical support related to pavement data collection equipment. The procurement is specifically for International Cybernetics Corp., Inc. and is located within Richland County, South Carolina. The solicitation was issued on September 30, 2020, with offers required to be submitted online at...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Procurement Office is seeking to award a sole source contract to Iteris for BlueTOAD roadside traffic data collection devices, as outlined in the Intent to Sole Source document. The procurement focuses on advanced traffic monitoring, data collection, and analytics services to enhance transportation infrastructure in Richland County and across South Carolina. The contract requires Iteris to deploy and manage connected vehicle technology,...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) initiated a sole source procurement opportunity for Pavement Data Collection Services under Solicitation No. 5400019180, targeting Richland County. The procurement sought specialized LiDAR and imagery collection services, with Cyclomedia Technology, Inc. originally identified as the sole source provider. The primary deliverables include a comprehensive network-level LiDAR collection project featuring an online desktop-based measuring tool...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is pursuing a sole source procurement for customized BridgeWatch software from US Engineering Solutions Corporation. The procurement involves acquiring a specialized software solution designed to track and monitor up to 7,970 bridges, with licensing capabilities for 175 users and administrators. As a sole source procurement, SCDOT intends to award the contract exclusively to US Engineering Solutions Corporation, which is identified as the...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Procurement Office has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source Solicitation for software maintenance and support services from Intergraph Corporation. This procurement is specifically for Richland County and focuses on specialized software support that SCDOT has determined can only be provided by Intergraph Corporation. The solicitation was officially issued on October 10, 2019, with a submission deadline of October 18, 2019, at 2:30...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is pursuing a sole source procurement for PALIGUIDE System Support Services through Siemens Mobility, Inc. The solicitation, issued on October 6, 2020, was due on October 16, 2020, at 2:30 p.m. through the state's procurement website (http://www.procurement.sc.gov). Procurement Officer Vernell H. Goodwin can be contacted at 803-737-3618 or goodwinvh@scdot.org regarding the opportunity. The procurement is being conducted under South Carolina...
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an intent to sole source a procurement for J-Tech's LaneBlade, a specialized truck-mounted road debris removal and push bumper device for the State Highway Enforcement Division (SHEP) fleet. This procurement is specifically for Richland County and seeks to replace existing single-use push bumpers with a multifunctional hydraulically operated device that can clear road debris and move disabled vehicles from travel lanes. The procurement is being pursued under S.C. Code Ann. 11-35-1560 and S.C. Regulation 19-445.2105, which allows for sole source procurement when no other vendor can meet the agency's specific requirements. SCDOT conducted market research and determined that J-Tech is the only vendor offering a computer-designed device that combines push bumper and debris removal functions into a single unit. The solicitation was posted on November 18, 2025, with a response deadline of February 27, 2023, and requires J-Tech to provide a comprehensive solution that enhances traffic management and incident response capabilities. The sole source procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. If the contract value exceeds $50,000, J-Tech will be required to provide a Drug-free Workplace certification prior to award. The procurement is authorized by Madeleine Hendry, Acting Deputy Secretary for Finance and Administration, and represents a targeted solution for SCDOT's specific operational needs. While the exact contract value is not specified in the documentation, the procurement is focused on acquiring a specialized technological solution for emergency and road maintenance operations. The contract will replace existing infrastructure with a more versatile and efficient device, potentially representing a significant technological upgrade for the SHEP fleet's incident response capabilities.
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