| 46 | 19 | 1 | 314-25-805 | Software Licenses, Scope of Service - section 3.1.10 | 01/20/2026 08:51 AM | Approved |
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| Question: In reference to section 3.1.10 regarding software does NDOT want provider to purchase software on behalf of NDOT or is NDOT looking to have access to the service providers software licenses? |
| Answer: The DEPARTMENT’s intent is to ensure that the DEPARTMENT’s staff have full access to all software tools necessary to view, process, QA/QC, and integrate data collected under this contract. The RFP does not require the SERVICE PROVIDER to purchase software licenses on behalf of the DEPARTMENT unless explicitly proposed by the SERVICE PROVIDER.
Access to required software functionality may be provided through SERVICE PROVIDER-managed licenses or platforms, provided that the DEPARTMENT users are granted appropriate access for the duration of the agreement and that all data remains accessible, exportable, and owned by the DEPARTMENT. |
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| 47 | 19 | 2 | 314-25-805 | Scope of services - section 5.0 | 01/20/2026 08:51 AM | Approved |
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| Question: 2. As a service provider supplying Data and supporting MIRE asset extraction, we use multiple software platforms and even AI services for more efficient asset extraction. Would we also be supporting 3rd party platforms that we use such as Topodot, Mach9, Reality Cloud, etc? Reference Scope of service 5.0 |
| Answer: The DEPARTMENT does not require SERVICE PROVIDERs to support, license, or provide access to third-party asset extraction platforms that are used internally as part of the SERVICE PROVIDER’s workflow (e.g., TopoDOT, Mach9, Reality Cloud, AI-based services).
SERVICE PROVIDERs may utilize third-party or proprietary tools to support data processing or asset extraction, provided that all deliverables meet the requirements of the RFP, including data ownership, export in non-proprietary, industry-standard formats, and compatibility with the DEPARTMENT’s GIS environment.
As referenced in Section 5.0, DEPARTMENT staff are provided with the tools, software, training, and support necessary to perform in-house manual asset extraction and to maintain flexibility for future automation. Any third-party platforms proposed for direct DEPARTMENT use must be clearly identified in the proposal and must comply with DEPARTMENT IT (Section VIII 2.F) standards and licensing requirements. |
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| 48 | 19 | 3 | 314-25-805 | Data compatible with NDTO GIS, Scope of Services section 7.9 | 01/20/2026 08:51 AM | Approved |
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| Question: 3. What kind of data is required to be compatible with the NDOT department Enterprise GIS? (IE extracted assets or raw data) Is this section meant for assets only, or do other kinds of data apply (trajectories, survey control /QC points etc.)? Reference Scope of Services 7.9 |
| Answer: Section 7.9 is intended to apply primarily to GIS-ready deliverables that are intended to be managed, analyzed, or consumed within the DEPARTMENT’s Enterprise GIS environment. This includes extracted roadway assets, linear referencing event tables, and other final geospatial datasets used for safety analysis, asset management, planning, or reporting. Enterprise GIS compatibility requirements apply to final GIS products intended for enterprise use, while raw and supporting datasets are considered ancillary data and are not subject to Enterprise GIS ingestion requirements unless explicitly identified by the DEPARTMENT. |
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| 49 | 19 | 4 | 314-25-805 | Evaluation Factors - Past Performance | 01/20/2026 09:35 AM | Approved |
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| Question: Can NDOT change the timeframe of experince from 3 years to 5 years for the Past Performance criteria? |
| Answer: No. The DEPARTMENT intends to maintain the Past Performance evaluation timeframe at three (3) years. This timeframe is intended to reflect the Proposer’s most recent and relevant experience with current technologies, workflows, and industry practices. |
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| 50 | 19 | 5 | 314-25-805 | IMU Registration | 01/20/2026 10:12 AM | Approved |
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| Question: Tactical grade IMU’s often need to be registered with the Federal Government. The responsible party is often expected to make the IMU available for inspection by Federal agents. In this event, who will be the responsible party? Will this be the contractor or NDOT? |
| Answer: The DEPARTMENT’s use of the term “tactical-grade” is intended solely as a performance descriptor and is explicitly defined in the Scope of Services, Page 18, Section 3.1.5.d, by accuracy and stability requirements. It is not intended to reference any federal regulatory classification. |
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| 51 | 19 | 6 | 314-25-805 | LiDAR Classification Schema | 01/20/2026 10:12 AM | Approved |
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| Question: Does NDOT possess a LiDAR classification schema in addition to ASPRS standard class codes? If so, can they share it? |
| Answer: The DEPARTMENT does not currently maintain a custom or proprietary LiDAR point classification schema beyond generally accepted industry practices. Where classification is required or utilized, the DEPARTMENT expects the use of recognized, non-proprietary industry standards. |
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| 52 | 19 | 7 | 314-25-805 | Software Annual Maintenance | 01/20/2026 10:12 AM | Approved |
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| Question: Is NDOT willing to pay annual maintenance for the LiDAR and processing software (POSPAC for example)? |
| Answer: No. As stated in the Scope of Services, 3.1, the DEPARTMENT expects all required software, licenses, and associated maintenance necessary to meet the requirements of this RFP to be included as part of the Proposer’s submission. This includes, but is not limited to, LiDAR processing software, GNSS/IMU post-processing software (e.g., POSPac or equivalent), and any supporting tools required for data collection, processing, and use by the DEPARTMENT during the contract term. |
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| 53 | 19 | 8 | 314-25-805 | LRS | 01/20/2026 10:12 AM | Approved |
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| Question: Is NDOT on one authoritative LRS that works in conjunction with Esri Roads & Highways? |
| Answer: Yes |
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| 54 | 19 | 9 | 314-25-805 | Mobile GIS Data Collection Workflows | 01/20/2026 10:12 AM | Approved |
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| Question: What does the department envision for mobile GIS data collection workflows using Survey123 and Field Maps? |
| Answer: The topic referenced in this question is outside the scope of this RFP. |
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| 55 | 19 | 10 | 314-25-805 | Safety Analysis Tools | 01/20/2026 10:13 AM | Approved |
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| Question: What type of tools are NDOT currently using for Safety related analysis? |
| Answer: The topic referenced in this question is outside the scope of this RFP. |
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| 56 | 19 | 11 | 314-25-805 | Agile Assets | 01/20/2026 10:13 AM | Approved |
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| Question: Will data derived from LiDAR be used in Agile Assets? |
| Answer: The topic referenced in this question is outside the scope of this RFP. |
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| 57 | 19 | 12 | 314-25-805 | Scope of Services | 01/20/2026 10:24 AM | Approved |
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| Question: If we provide mobile mapping as a service, is it a requirement that the DOT own the equipment after the engagement, or can the service provider deliver the data while maintaining ownership of the equipment? |
| Answer: If mobile mapping is provided as a service, the DEPARTMENT does not require ownership of the equipment. In that case, the Service Provider may retain ownership of the equipment while delivering the required data products. |
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| 58 | 19 | 13 | 314-25-805 | Scope of Services | 01/20/2026 10:24 AM | Approved |
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| Question: Throughout the RFP, the equipment requirements are specific. If we plan to provide you with a service, does our equipment need to meet each specific equipment requirement? Are you open to optional suggestions that will deliver the same or better results? |
| Answer: If a SERVICE PROVIDER proposes to deliver mobile mapping as a service, the DEPARTMENT does not require that the provider’s equipment match every hardware specification verbatim. However, the proposed equipment and workflows must meet or exceed the functional capabilities, accuracy requirements, data quality standards, and deliverables outlined in Section 3.1.3(c) of the Scope of Services and throughout the Scope of Services in the RFP.
The DEPARTMENT is open to alternative or optional equipment configurations, technologies, or methodologies that deliver the same or better results. |
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| 59 | 19 | 14 | 314-25-805 | Scope of Services | 01/20/2026 10:24 AM | Approved |
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| Question: If we can provide 90% of the scope of work as a service, is the DOT open to the service provider providing everything except for feature extraction? |
| Answer: The DEPARTMENT does not currently perform large-scale feature extraction using automated tools and does not intend to outsource feature extraction as a required service under this RFP. The intent of this RFP is for NDOT to perform asset extraction in-house. The system must also remain adaptable to future automated or semi-automated extraction capabilities, as described in the Scope of Services, Section 3.1.10(a) and 5.0. |
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| 60 | 19 | 15 | 314-25-805 | Scope of Services | 01/20/2026 10:24 AM | Approved |
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| Question: What is the intent of the 64 channel vertical lidar requirement? |
| Answer: The intent of referencing a 64-channel vertical LiDAR configuration is to establish a baseline expectation for data density, vertical resolution, and roadway asset capture capability, particularly for applications such as pavement analysis, roadside feature extraction, overhead clearance evaluation, and general transportation asset inventory. |
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