Appalachian COG 2050 LRTP Update

The Appalachian Council of Governments is requesting proposals from qualified consulting firms to develop the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan Update for the Appalachian region of South Carolina. This plan will serve as the region’s foundational multimodal transportation document, guiding investment decisions and infrastructure priorities through the year 2050 by evaluating current and future transportation needs across all modes including roads, transit, biking, walking, and freight systems. The solicitation, identified as P108, was posted on June 30, 2026, with proposals due by July 15, 2026, and is open to firms capable of delivering comprehensive, data-driven transportation planning services aligned with state and federal requirements. All work under this contract will be performed within South Carolina, specifically in the Appalachian region, and the primary point of contact for inquiries is Jake Whitmire, who can be reached via email at jwhitmire@scacog.org or by phone at 864-241-4674. The solicitation is issued by a state and local government entity under the SLED classification, and while no specific set-aside or NAICS code is provided, bidders are expected to demonstrate expertise in long-range transportation planning, public engagement, equity analysis, and the integration of emerging mobility trends. Proposals must be submitted through the South Carolina Business Opportunity portal at the provided uiLink, and successful consultants will be tasked with producing a plan that supports regional mobility goals, addresses economic development needs, and ensures compliance with all applicable federal transportation planning mandates.