Transportation Referencing Information System (TRIS) Project

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) highway data management and linear reference system through a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Transportation Referencing Information System (TRIS) Project. The procurement aims to select, acquire, implement, and maintain a comprehensive linear referencing system that supports multiple business entities within the department. Key requirements include roadway feature inventory management, support for Model Inventory of Roadway Elements (MIRE) standards, GIS visualization capabilities, spatial analysis tools, and web service interfaces with existing MDT management systems. The RFP was released on June 28, 2017, with proposals due by August 22, 2017, and MDT anticipates full system operational status by July 1, 2018. Vendors must provide a fully operational web application that has been actively used by at least one current client comparable to Montana in scope, with implementation or substantial upgrade within the last five years. The solution must demonstrate robust functionality across multiple technical and administrative domains, as detailed in the RFP's comprehensive appendices and attachments.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The total project budget is estimated between $750,000 and $1,500,000 for initial implementation, with subsequent annual maintenance costs expected to be under $300,000. The preferred procurement approach involves payment for software and deployment upon successful implementation, followed by annual maintenance fees. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the RFP indicates that the selected system must integrate with existing MDT management systems and provide seamless web service interfaces. The procurement process emphasizes a comprehensive, technically sophisticated solution that can effectively manage highway data and support the department's complex referencing and inventory requirements. Potential vendors will need to demonstrate extensive experience in developing and implementing linear referencing systems for transportation agencies of comparable size and complexity.