Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS)

The Wisconsin Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) state-wide contract provides comprehensive meteorological equipment and services for weather monitoring and reporting. The vehicle covers critical meteorological service categories including climatology, hydrometeorology, and general meteorological services, with specific focus on weather forecasting equipment maintenance, repair, and associated professional services. Procurement under this contract enables state and local entities to acquire specialized weather observation and reporting technologies, encompassing equipment like meteorological balloons and advanced observation systems designed to support precise environmental monitoring and data collection.

The contract was awarded by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation on July 1, 2018, with coverage spanning the entire state. While specific prime contractors are not fully detailed in the available documentation, the government file indicates at least two potential vendors (DBT and RSInet) were part of the competitive bidding process. The contract incorporates comprehensive service provisions, including annual site visits, AC 150 5220-16E inspections, unplanned outage coverage, and continuous data transmission services. The procurement vehicle utilizes specific UNSPSC and NIGP codes to define its scope, with an emphasis on technical meteorological service capabilities across multiple geographic regions within Wisconsin.