RWIS/ITS Parts or Approved Equivalents

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection IDV DOT10426-2 establishes a comprehensive procurement vehicle for Road Weather Information System (RWIS) and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) parts and components. The contract covers a wide range of equipment including remote processing units, environmental sensors (wind, temperature, humidity, precipitation), communication modules, towers, mounting hardware, and associated accessories. This IDV is designed to support maintenance and upgrades for approximately 190 Environmental Sensing Stations across Ohio's twelve districts and eighty-eight counties, enabling ODOT to procure critical infrastructure monitoring and weather-related transportation technology components.

Vaisala Inc. of Louisville, Colorado is the prime contractor for this IDV, with a contract period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The competitive selection contract is statewide in scope, covering Ohio, and allows for potential cooperative purchasing by other political subdivisions and state agencies. While specific total contract value is not disclosed, the IDV includes detailed pricing for standard and expedited parts, installation labor, and related services. Key contract features include 12-month manufacturer warranties, compatibility testing requirements, and provisions for potential training services for ODOT personnel on RWIS maintenance and repair.