ITN, 2014 Transearch Data per attached specifications

The State of Michigan Department of Transportation issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN 190000000077) on September 11, 2019, to procure a 2014 Transearch Data Set, a specialized trucking flow database developed by IHS Markit that contains county-level freight movement data by commodity from proprietary sources. This single-source procurement is intended to be awarded to IHS Global Insight USA, Inc., located in Englewood, Colorado, and will be processed through a Purchase Order mechanism under commodity code 20458. The Transearch data serves as the critical backbone of the freight component of Michigan's statewide travel demand model and is essential for maintaining model currency and supporting the development of the state's long-range transportation plan. Prospective bidders who believe an equivalent product or service is available must submit written responses by Monday, September 16, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. EST, with written questions regarding the ITN due no later than September 12, 2019, through the Michigan SIGMA VSS website. Vendors must complete a comprehensive Vendor Questions Worksheet addressing company qualifications, ownership structure, business history, compliance with Michigan state programs, and certifications under applicable Michigan public acts, while also disclosing any prior debarment, suspension, litigation history, contract defaults, and confirming compliance with labor practices, tax obligations, Iran sanctions laws, environmental regulations, and convict labor provisions.

All contractors must comply with Michigan's Standard Contract Terms, which require performance of designated services in a timely, professional, and workmanlike manner consistent with industry standards, maintenance of comprehensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 each occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Umbrella/Excess Liability ($5,000,000), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 per accident), and Workers' Compensation, and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local laws including nondiscrimination requirements. The solicitation includes provisions for qualified disabled veteran-owned business status certifications and requires vendors to verify compliance with Michigan civil rights statutes and federal provisions when applicable, including Davis-Bacon Act compliance and Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment certifications. Contractors are classified as independent contractors responsible for all employee wages, benefits, and taxes, with strict prohibitions on subcontracting without prior written state approval and a 90-calendar-day advance notification requirement. Payment will be processed through Electronic Funds Transfer with all undisputed invoices due within 45 days of state receipt, and contractors must maintain financial records for four years after contract termination. The ITN coversheet does not specify pricing information, set-asides, incumbent details, or specific funding amounts, with Laura Dotson at the Michigan Department of Transportation serving as the sole point of contact for all inquiries and correspondence regarding this negotiation.