27-494DOT-FINAD-B-53503 | Freight Data & Forecasting IFB

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) under solicitation B-53503 to procure comprehensive freight and commodity flow data. This data is essential for updating the federally required Illinois State Freight Plan and supporting data-driven decision-making across nine IDOT districts. The scope requires 2023 base year data and forecasts for 2040 and 2055, covering all 102 Illinois counties. The required data must include multiple transport modes, such as rail, truck, air, water, and pipeline, and utilize 4-digit STCC and SCTG commodity classifications. Deliverables must be provided electronically in a Microsoft Access Database or compatible format, with the initial data set due within 30 calendar days of contract execution. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest overall total price. Bidders must submit all proposals and pricing electronically via the BidBuy portal, including mandatory vendor disclosures, utilization plans, and standard certifications. The selected vendor must maintain specific insurance coverages, including 1 million dollars per occurrence for general commercial and auto liability. Legal compliance is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, including the Illinois Freedom of Information Act and the Illinois Department of Human Rights Act. All work products are considered works made for hire under 17 U.S.C. section 101.