South Dakota Game Fish And Parks Department

Buyer seeks to collect scientifically sound data on snowmobile use on a 350-mile Black Hills trail system. The project requires passive mobile data collection to determine resident/non-resident trail usage, unique sled counts, miles traveled, and intensity of usage at various locations. Buyer needs this data to understand trail system volume, which will impact future budget decisions and operational efficiency.

• 4/28/2025 - RFP Publication
• 5/15/2025 - Offeror Questions Due
• 5/20/2025 - Responses to Offeror Questions
• 5/23/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 6/16/2025 - Anticipated Award Decision/Contract Negotiation

• Collect passive mobile data for 2+ snowmobile seasons
• Analyze trail usage patterns on 350-mile system
• Determine resident vs non-resident snowmobile volume
• Calculate total unique sleds by residency status
• Measure miles traveled on specific trail segments
• Screen data to ensure only snowmobile use is captured
• Calibrate data with existing TRAFX trail counters
• Create interactive dashboard for future data analysis
• Analyze usage at designated trailheads and parking lots
• Provide detailed usage breakdown for weekdays, weekends, and holidays