Google Maps Platform: Maps, Route, Place

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is soliciting proposals for access to Google Maps Platform services, specifically under the GMAPS-Core Services category, to enhance both public-facing and internal transportation systems. The contract requires scalable and resilient use of Maps, Routes, and Places APIs to support daily operational needs as well as emergency response activities such as severe weather events and hurricane evacuations within South Carolina. This procurement aligns with NAICS code 518210 and targets the utilization of up-to-date geospatial and routing technologies to improve transportation infrastructure management and public safety. The solicitation, numbered 5400029075, was posted on November 19, 2025, with a response deadline of December 18, 2025. While the contract documentation references various local government contract formats and provisions related to professional service agreements, federal regulatory compliance, insurance requirements, and environmental standards, no standard FAR clauses or federal acquisition-specific provisions are incorporated, reflecting the non-federal nature of the procurement. The available contract framework emphasizes legal compliance, insurance coverage (including workers’ compensation, cyber liability, and professional liability where applicable), equal employment opportunity standards, and strict subcontractor oversight. Although the contract references provisions for invoicing, payment processing, and contract administration roles such as the contracting officer representative (COR) and payment points of contact, these roles remain unpopulated placeholders pending award. Deliverables are defined broadly as geospatial datasets, maps, plans, and reports, with ownership retained by the contracting agency. The contract stipulates performance must meet applicable federal, state, and local laws, with environmental and anti-lobbying compliance mandated where relevant. Overall, the contract outlines a professional services relationship to provide critical mapping and routing capabilities essential for transportation planning and emergency management, framed within a comprehensive administrative and regulatory compliance environment. The absence of detailed pricing, evaluation criteria, or finalized administrative data suggests this solicitation is in a pre-award phase, focusing on establishing contractual terms and conditions to facilitate SCDOT’s use of advanced geospatial technology services from Google Maps Platform.