NIGP 93694: Weather Forecasting Equipment Maintenance and Repair

NIGP 93694 Weather Forecasting Equipment Maintenance And Repair, an Item code, encompasses procurement for servicing, repairing, and maintaining automated weather observation systems and related equipment that state and local governments deploy for transportation safety, emergency response, and operational planning. State and local issuing bodies under this code include state transportation departments, county and municipal governments, universities, and fire and emergency management agencies. The work ranges from routine maintenance and repair of automated weather observing systems (AWOS) to specialized testing and inspection of antenna and sensor equipment that supports weather data collection and dissemination. Repair and inspection services require vendor personnel to hold specialized technical certifications, such as ASNT CP-189 Level II credentials for nondestructive testing methods, and compliance with standards such as NFPA and ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation when applicable.

Recent activity reflects solicitation across multiple state and local jurisdictions. The Georgia Department of Transportation posted an electronic RFQ on April 8, 2026 (due May 4, 2026) to establish a contract for Automated Weather Observing System commodities to support GDOT's operational needs. The University of Wisconsin-Madison issued a Request for Bids on March 16, 2026 (due April 9, 2026) for Dish Antenna Repairs through the ShopUW+ platform. The Columbus Consolidated Government Purchasing Division in Muscogee County, Georgia solicited annual inspection and testing services for aerial and ground ladder equipment and fire apparatus pumps under NFPA standards, with contracts structured for two-year initial terms plus three one-year renewal options and fixed pricing during the initial period. Geographic activity centers on the Southeast, particularly Georgia, with university systems also engaging in maintenance and repair procurement.