REQUEST FOR CONSULTING SERVICES: Regional Freight Transportation Plan Central Midlands Council of Governments (CMCOG) in coordination and cooperation with its member governments, The Comet and the South Carolina Department of Transportation will perform a Regional Freight Transportation Plan. Responders to the RFP must demonstrate significant freight operational planning expertise, a strong knowledge of federal, state and regional requirements as well as economic development and land use strategic planning capabilities for the preparation of a comprehensive and strategic Regional Freight Transportation Plan. This Plan will provide a blueprint for addressing the current and projected freight movement needs, realistic opportunities for funding essential improvements, and functional responsibilities for implementation. Project Name: Regional Freight Transportation Plan Location: Central Midlands Council of Governments Submittal Deadline: September 5, 2025 – 2:00 PM EST Agency: Central Midlands Council of Governments, 236 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC 29210 Agency Coordinator: Reginald Simmons, Deputy Executive Director/Transportation Director, (803) 744-5133, rsimmons@centralmidlands.org Interested contractors can download the RFP from the CMCOG website at: www.centralmidlands.org IPL0262705 Aug 12 2025