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RFP Publication: March 27th, 2026
Offeror Questions Due: April 7th, 2026
Responses to Offeror Questions: April 10th, 2026
Proposal Submission: April 22nd, 2026
Anticipated Award Decision/Contract Negotiation: May 5th, 2026
QUESTION DEADLINE
Issuing Agency
South Dakota Department Of Transportation
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DESCRIPTION
The government authority in Pierre, South Dakota is seeking a consultant to develop a comprehensive, multimodal freight plan. This strategic plan will guide freight investments, enhance reliability, safety, resilience, and drive economic competitiveness for the region. The selected consultant will be responsible for preparing a data-driven plan that inventories freight assets, analyzes freight flows and needs, prioritizes investments, sets performance targets, and outlines actionable implementation steps and funding mechanisms aligned with state economic priorities.
Key elements include forecasting freight trends, conducting needs assessments, comprehensive truck parking analysis, developing related policies, and creating a robust operations and investment strategy. The consultant will also evaluate system conditions and performance, provide administrative support throughout the project, and deliver final plan production and adoption support. All questions regarding the RFP must be submitted by April 7, 2026.
Source attribution
This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.