We’re developing a specialized marketplace focused on the oil and frac sand industry — connecting miners (sellers), buyers, and carriers/owner-operators in one integrated platform. Core Requirements: Database development for: Miners / Producers (to post available products and quantities) Buyers / Operators (to submit purchase orders and receive notifications) Carriers / Owner-Operators (to be notified when loads are ready for pickup) Factoring / Funding partners (to support financial transactions later phase) API integration between these user groups (sellers, buyers, and carriers). Once a P.O. is confirmed, carriers should automatically receive notifications for dispatch. Next phase: integrate factoring and payment tracking systems. Long-term goal: transform this marketplace into an AI-driven system that automates matching, dispatching, and funding recommendations based on market behavior. Your Proposal Should Include: How you will develop or integrate these database and API features. A brief outline of your approach to AI integration for this marketplace. Estimated timeline and cost breakdown based on your current development framework or tools.