Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) Maintenance-NDAC

This multi-award vehicle is a specialized contract for the maintenance of Automated Weather Observation Stations (AWOS) and Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) across North Dakota's airport network. The contract provides comprehensive maintenance services to ensure 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, system diagnostics, reporting, and connection to the national weather reporting network (NADIN). The scope covers maintenance at multiple airport sites, with both scheduled and unscheduled repair services, including an initial response within 24 hours and repair completion within 120 hours when possible.

The contract is awarded to Remote Systems Integration LLC of Millington, TN, with a total contract value of $70,200.00, broken down into $59,800.00 for scheduled AWOS maintenance and $10,400.00 for NADIN connections. The contract period runs from February 28, 2025, to February 28, 2026, with potential for up to 12-month extensions or five renewal options. It is a cooperative purchasing contract available to North Dakota state agencies, higher education institutions, counties, cities, townships, governmental boards, nonprofit entities, tribal agencies, transportation providers, and the International Peace Garden. The contract covers maintenance services for 26 airports across North Dakota, with unscheduled maintenance priced at $150.00 per hour.