Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) Maintenance-NDAC

The North Dakota Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) Maintenance contract provides comprehensive maintenance services for Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) stations connected to the national weather reporting system (NADIN). The vehicle covers maintenance of weather observation stations across multiple North Dakota airports, ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communication Commission (FCC), and National Weather Service (NWS) requirements. Services include tri-annual inspections by certified technicians, remote monitoring, continual system checks, reporting, and NADIN connection services, with specified response times of 24 hours for initial response and 120 hours for potential repairs.

The contract is awarded to Remote Systems Integration, LLC, based in Millington, Tennessee, with an initial contract period from February 28, 2025 to February 28, 2026. The total annual contract value is $67,320.00, comprising $57,240.00 for scheduled maintenance and $10,080.00 for NADIN connections. The vehicle covers 24 airport AWOS sites across North Dakota and allows for cooperative purchasing, with potential for additional airport site connections. Eligible users include state agencies, higher education institutions, counties, cities, townships, educational entities, governmental boards, nonprofit entities, tribal agencies, and transportation providers. Replacement parts are not included in the annual maintenance cost and will require separate repair proposals.