When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due December 2, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 5, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $300,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by South Carolina Department of Transportation. The work is located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States.

Agency Strategic Plan (Due December 2, 2026)

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Management Consulting & Admin Support

Columbia, South Carolina, United StatesPosted: October 20, 2026Deadline: December 2, 2026

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SUMMARY

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a qualified consultant to facilitate a strategic planning process and develop a comprehensive 10-year Agency Strategic Plan.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a state vendor number to be eligible to submit an offer
Must submit a signed Cover Page and Page Two
Must divide the offer into two parts: technical proposal and business proposal
Must be a single and distinct legal entity
Must have experience with strategic plans and associated performance measures
Must have a team comprised of staff with experience in technical writing and graphic design
Must provide a list of states where the team has completed similar projects
Must provide references with the proposal
Must maintain required liability insurance (Commercial General Liability, Auto Liability, Worker's Compensation)

BUDGET

Estimate

$150,000 – $300,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Months 1–2: Project initiation, discovery, and initial stakeholder interviews

Months 2–4: Broader engagement, workshops, and situational assessment

Months 4–6: Strategic framework development and leadership review

Months 6–8: Performance framework, implementation roadmap, and draft Plan

Months 8–10: Revision cycles, final Plan production, and leadership briefings

QUESTION DEADLINE

November 5, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

South Carolina Department of Transportation

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DESCRIPTION

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking a qualified consultant to facilitate a collaborative, data-informed strategic planning process. The project includes reviewing existing plans and policies, conducting a SWOT analysis, engaging internal and external stakeholders, developing strategic goals and measurable objectives, establishing a performance measurement framework, and producing an implementation roadmap. The final deliverable is a professionally designed, accessible Agency Strategic Plan suitable for public release and internal use. The anticipated period of performance is approximately eight to twelve months from the Notice to Proceed.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due December 2, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 5, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $300,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by South Carolina Department of Transportation. The work is located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States.

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