R2017-90 Inter-governmental Grant Agreement for the Decatur Supply Chain Study CP 2014-06

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Agreement No.1775104201 EXHIBIT A PROJECT DESCRIPTION SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORK PLANNING&OPTIMIZATION STRATEGY(STUDY) CSFA Number:494-00-1437 GATA Registration Number: 671827 PROJECT OVERVIEW AND OBJECTIVES The following information is intended to represent the preliminary overview of the project, anticipated scope of work, and the objective(s)wanted to be achieved with this project. Proposing firms should consider this information in developing their proposal. A final Scope of Work which may increase or decrease in content and nature from the following will be negotiated with the firm selected as most qualified for this project from which the compensation will be established. This project requires the successful Consultant to use a demand-based supply chain network design and optimization approach to enable Decatur to address network constraints and prioritize investments in its multimodal surface transportation networks,with a goal of expanding the capability offered through the Midwest Inland Port(MIP) complex more effectively and efficiently.The Decatur Network Optimization Study will seek to understand how freight currently moves into and out of the Decatur Region,especially those shipments utilizing the MIP,by analyzing commodity flow data,enhanced with actual private sector shipping records. As the MIP grows its customer base and service offerings,it will face new opportunities and challenges,including but not limited to the following: • Operational Efficiency—Increasingly customers prefer just-in-time freight transportation services that will require investments in the surface transportation network supporting the MIP to provide increasing operational agility within,to and from the Decatur Area. One objective of this project will be to identify high-value operational constraints within the study area and design solutions for mitigating the identified constraints. • Competitive Logistic Solutions for Users—Local road networks, rail services,and warehouse operations do not necessarily coincide with what is required for efficient supply chains,which requires daily adjustments to planning and operational efficiency.It is critical for those using the MIP's services to be as competitive as possible.Thus,identifying,analyzing and designing highly competitive logistics solutions that leverage the advantages of multiple modes is a key objective of this project. • Provide Economic Opportunities for Prospective Users—There may be opportunities for the MIP to work with current and prospective service users to identify,design and build transportation solutions that offer more cost-efficient operations and generate increased revenue and jobs.These solutions may be able to leverage synergies that attract prospective companies to the Decatur Area such that the combined benefits further enhance operations,jobs,quality of life and overall success of the MIP.These successes have the potential of translating to improving a multitude of economic and quality of life factors within the City, region and state. • Explore the benefits of providing a direct link to West Coast ports and analyzing alternative approaches to establish those links. • Evaluate opportunities to provide domestic intermodal services. The firm will be asked to perform a demand analysis to assist the City of Decatur and Macon County,along with their public and private partners to assess the nature of trade relationships and key import and export markets impacting the demand for intermodal services.The consultant should incorporate data analysis and stakeholder interviews to evaluate the local market conditions and broader economic trends impacting trade and transportation related development opportunities in the Decatur Region. The market demand analysis should include the types and volume of commodities moving into,out of,and through the Decatur Region using a combination of public and private data sources. A matrix of proposed data sources should be provided that includes information on timeliness of data and any related costs. State of Illinois INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANT AGREEMENT FISCAL YEAR 2018/3 15 17 Page 23 of 36