US-76/US-123 Corridor Study

Location:	South Carolina
Posted:	Mar 25, 2026
Due:	Apr 15, 2026
Agency:	State of South Carolina - State Fiscal Accountability Authority(SFAA)
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	B - Special Studies and Analyses - Not R&D
Solicitation No:	ACOG 2026-1
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Ad Title:

Purchasing Agent/Entity:

Appalacian Council of Governments

Ad Publish Date:

March 25, 2026

Solicitation #:

ACOG 2026-1

Direct Inquiries To:

Jacob Whitmire

Bid/Submittal Due Date:

April 15, 2026 - 3:00pm

Buyer Phone#:

864-241-4674

Buyer Email:

jwhitmire@scacog.org

Description:

This study will provide a framework of strategies and implementation actions intended improve traffic operations, efficiency and safety on the US-123/US-76 corridor.

Full Details / Download:

https://www.scacog.org/files/us-123_us-76-corridor-study-rfp-3.25.261519350229.pdf

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

US-123/US-76 Corridor Study

Proposal Due Date: April 15th, 2026 3:00 P.M.

March 25th, 2026

APPALACHIAN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

30 Century Circle, Greenville, SC 29607

www.scacog.org

REQEUST FOR PROPOSALS

RFP#: P107

This RFP is available in its entirety in electronic form via the Appalachian Council of

Governments (ACOG) website at https://www.scacog.org/rfp-portal. You are responsible for

sending your name, address, email address, and telephone number to the RFP Coordinator for

your organization to receive any RFP amendments or bidder questions/agency answers.

You may also obtain a copy of the RFP by submitting a written request to the Transportation

Planner, Jake Whitmire, Appalachian Council of Governments, jwhitmire@scacog.org, Phone:

803-241-4674.

A pre-proposal conference will not be held for this project.

PROJECT TITLE: US-123 Corridor Study

PROPOSAL DUE DATE…(Opening Date/Time): April 15th, 2026, 3:00 pm.

RETURN PROPOSAL TO: Jake Whitmire, Transportation Planner, Appalachian Council of

Governments via email at jwhitmire@scacog.org

EXPECTED TIME PERIOD FOR CONTRACT

May 15th, 2026 to May 15th, 2027. A p p a l a c h i a n Council of Governments reserves the right

at its discretion to extend the contract up to three additional months.

CONSULTANT ELIGIBILITY: This procurement is open to those consultants that satisfy the

minimum qualifications stated herein and that are available for work in the Appalachian COG

Region.

PART I: GENERAL INFORMATION

A. This project will be administered by the Appalachian Council of Governments (ACOG) on

behalf of Oconee County, the City of Seneca, and the City of Westminster.

B. Proposals will be considered as specified herein or attached hereto under the terms and

conditions of this proposal.

C. Proposals should be prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward, concise

description of OFFEROR's capabilities to satisfy the requirements of the RFP. Emphasis

should be on completeness and clarity of content.

D. Proposals must be made in the official name of the firm or individual under which business

is conducted (showing official business address) and must be signed in ink by a person duly

authorized to legally bind the person, partnership, company or corporation submitting the

proposal.

E. Proposals must provide 90 days for acceptance by the Appalachian Council of Governments

from the due date for receipt of proposals.

F. OFFERORs are to include all applicable requested information and are encouraged to include

any additional information they wish to be considered.

G. SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS: All questions or request for information must be submitted

via email to Transportation Planner, Jake Whitmire, at jwhitmire@scacog.org and received

by April 8th, 2026. After this date no further questions will be addressed. After all responses

have been received, a written response will be mailed to all potential OFFERORs.

H. ONE (1) DIGITAL COPY OF YOUR PROPOSAL IS REQUIRED.

I. Notice of intended award of contract will be posted on the ACOG website at

https://www.scacog.org/. All bidders will be notified via email.

PART II: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Proposals shall include the following information:

A. Proposals must not be more than the equivalent of 15 single-sided 8 ½ by 11-inch pages

in length (not counting the front and back covers of the proposal, section dividers that

contain no information or SF 330 forms). The font size should be no smaller than 12 pt.

B. Name the prime and subconsultants that will comprise the team and identify the

Executive Officer of each company.

C. Identify the proposed Program Manager for the team who will be the sole point of contact

for ACOG for day to day operations.

D. List the key personnel with their office location who will participate in performing the

scope of work. Provide a brief résumé for each listed team member. (Including

subconsultants’ key personnel with their office who will be completing a portion of the

scope of work).

E. Provide an organizational chart depicting the relationships between the team members

and agencies.

F. List three (3) recently performed, relevant projects within the past 5 years that indicate

the past performances and abilities of the proposed team. Include a key client contact

person for each project with their current daytime phone number.

G. Provide a proposed list of required tasks and milestones to address the provided scope of

work.

H. Provide a proposed project schedule that includes the key task activities, duration,

milestones and deliverables that will complete the scope of work in the shortest time

frame that is responsive to the required review.

I. Provide a flow chart depicting key task activities and sequence.

J. Provide Standard Federal Form 330 for the prime consultant and all subconsultants.

Unless stated otherwise herein, the basic and governing language of the contract resulting from

this solicitation shall be comprised of the RFP documents, including any attachments and

amendments, and the successful OFFEROR's signed proposal. In the event of a conflict between

the two documents, the RFP shall govern.

PART III: INTRODUCTION

Agency Overview

The Appalachian Council of Governments (ACOG) serves as the Council of Governments (COG)

for Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg Counties. ACOG is

responsible, in cooperation with the South Carolina Department of Transportation and local

planning partners, for carrying out planning issues of a rural and regional nature.

Purpose of Request:

The RFP provides interested OFFERORs with sufficient information to enable them to prepare

and submit written proposals for consideration by the Appalachian Council of Governments

(ACOG) to develop a corridor study for US-123/US-76 between the SC-93 Intersection to the

east and to the point west of the City of Westminster where US-123 and US-76 diverge to

separate routes. This project will be funded through the Appalachian Council of Governments

federal Guideshare funds. The study will provide a framework of strategies and

implementation actions intended improve traffic operations, efficiency and safety on the US-

123/US-76 corridor. The plan will address federal and state regulations and directives related to

corridor planning.

PART IV: SCOPE OF WORK

Overview

The Appalachian 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) serves as the comprehensive

plan for transportation investment to support the safe and efficient movement of people and

goods within the ACOG region through the plan horizon year of 2045. The Plan establishes the

purpose and need for major projects included in the federal transportation funding program,

identifies activities to address major transportation issues, and prioritizes investments in the

transportation system. Based on this plan, a corridor study has been requested for the US-

123/US-76. This corridor serves as a critical regional connector for commuter traffic, freight

movement, tourism, and local access. The corridor experiences a mix of rural, suburban, and

urban contexts, varying traffic demands, safety challenges, and land use pressures. The study is

intended to support regional mobility objectives, improve safety and operations, and inform

future SCDOT, Regional Mobility, and local transportation investments.

Task 1: Project Structure and Work Plan

Building on the scope of work presented in their proposal, and incorporating any relevant

changes made during contract negotiations, the consultant will prepare a detailed work plan

and the achievable timeline for the Plan. The work plan will outline the overall approach, as

well as specific actions and activities that will occur during the project and how these will result

in a successful conclusion to the study.

Task 2: Project Management and Coordination

The consultant shall be required to manage the study and coordination with any

subconsultants, as well as bear responsibility for all documentation and equipment needs. The

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