South Dakota Posting Board #26RFP19574

SDDOT Seeks Consulting Services for State Freight Plan Update

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is seeking consulting services to update the State Freight Plan and secure all required federal approvals. - Government Buyer: - South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), Project Development Office of Planning and Engineering Division - Office: SDDOT Office of Project Development - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a professional services procurement. - Services Requested: - Comprehensive update of the State Freight Plan, including: - Multimodal freight system analysis (highways, railroads, airports, truck parking) - Focus on agricultural, manufacturing, and energy sectors - Stakeholder engagement and outreach - Freight flow forecasting and data-driven planning - Safety and resilience analysis - Investment prioritization and policy recommendations - Final plan production and submission for USDOT approval - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with all federal approval processes - Data-driven approach and robust stakeholder engagement - Coordination with multiple federal facilities, airports, and metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) - Fixed completion deadline to achieve USDOT approval - Place of Performance: - Statewide in South Dakota, including key airports (Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Pierre, Brookings, Aberdeen, Watertown), Ellsworth Air Force Base, and several MPOs - No product line items or part numbers are specified; procurement is for consulting and planning services only.

Description

This solicitation is an invitation-only Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the South Dakota Department of Transportation. The purpose is to update the State Freight Plan and secure all applicable federal approvals by June 26, 2027. Proposals must be submitted by April 22, 2026, and inquiries are to be directed via email to the designated contact. The procurement involves planning and engineering services related to freight transportation in South Dakota.

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