Specs Weather Forecasting_1.pdf

This document is a Scope of Work for a state-level weather forecasting services contract opportunity. The contracting agency is the State Department of Environmental Protection, which is seeking to procure weather forecasting services for use across various state agencies and local jurisdictions within the state.

The Scope of Work details the required services, which include providing 24/7 weather monitoring, forecasting, and alert notifications for the state. Contractors must have the capability to generate hyper-local weather data and customized forecasts down to the county level. The contract term is for 3 years with two 1-year renewal options. Proposals are due by September 15th, and the contract is anticipated to be awarded by November 1st. A mandatory pre-bid conference for interested vendors is scheduled for August 22nd.

Pricing for the services must be provided on a per-user or per-unit basis, with discounts available for higher volume usage across participating state and local agencies. The contract will include a 20% small business set-aside. The current incumbent provider has held the contract for the past 5 years. Funding for the contract will be sourced from the state's general operating budget, with an estimated annual value of $2.5 million.