Scdot strategic plan

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to develop a comprehensive agency strategic plan, with questions due November 5, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. and proposals due December 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The solicitation identifies no set-asides or preference programs. Offerors must be registered as state vendors.

The plan must reflect evolving transportation technologies, federal and state policy priorities, and South Carolina Modernization legislation (Act 177, passed in 2026). Required work includes stakeholder engagement, situational assessment with SWOT analysis, strategic goals and objectives, and a performance measurement framework. Deliverables include a Project Management Plan, Discovery Summary Report, Stakeholder Engagement Plan, draft and final strategic plan documents suitable for public release, a Performance Measurement Framework with scorecard concept, an Implementation Roadmap, and leadership presentation materials. Richland County is listed as the jurisdiction. The anticipated period of performance is eight to twelve months from Notice to Proceed.

Pricing is not stated in the RFP; cost proposals are submitted within the business proposal. Award goes to the highest-ranked responsive and responsible offeror determined most advantageous to the State. Evaluation weights are Qualifications (35 points), Technical Approach (30 points), Project Management (20 points), and Resources (15 points). Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, Auto Liability of $1,000,000 per accident, and Workers' Compensation with Employer's Liability of $1,000,000. Submissions consist of one online copy through www.procurement.sc.gov, including signed Cover Page and Page Two documents, technical and business proposals, and required certifications covering debarment, drug-free workplace, ethics, and organizational conflicts of interest. No pre-bid conference or site visit is scheduled. Award notification is scheduled for January 6, 2027. The State reserves the right to conduct discussions and negotiations, reject any or all proposals, and cancel the solicitation. The contract falls under the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code and South Carolina law. Amendment #1 was posted October 27, 2026 as a separate attachment.