ITN, 2014 Transearch Data per attached specifications

The Michigan Department of Transportation has issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) #190000000077 for the procurement of a 2014 Transearch Data set, which is a comprehensive trucking flow database containing existing and forecasted county-level freight movements by commodity. This specialized dataset is critical for the state's freight component of the statewide travel demand model and long-range transportation plan development. The department initially intends to purchase the data from IHS Global Insight USA, Inc. of Englewood, CO, but is seeking potential alternative vendors who can provide an equivalent product. Interested vendors must submit responses by September 16, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. EST, with all questions to be submitted through www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS by September 12, 2019. Potential bidders must comprehensively demonstrate their ability to provide a data product that meets the state's specific transportation planning requirements, with Laura Dotson serving as the sole point of contact and Solicitation Manager for this procurement.

The ITN includes provisions for vendor qualification assessments across multiple dimensions, including business background, disabled veteran-owned business status, and various compliance certifications. Vendors must provide detailed information about their legal business structure, contract performance history, and strategic partnerships. The procurement includes specific set-aside considerations and compliance requirements, such as certifications regarding labor practices, Michigan business status, Iran-linked business restrictions, environmental compliance, and tax payment status. While no specific contract value is mentioned in the documents, the procurement is subject to standard Michigan state contract terms that include comprehensive insurance requirements with specific minimum coverage limits. Potential vendors must also adhere to federal provisions for federally-assisted contracts, including Davis-Bacon Act requirements, Copeland Anti-Kickback Act compliance, and Byrd Anti-Lobbying certification requirements.