Aeronautics - Automated Weather Observation Systems (AWOS)

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Aeronautics division is seeking proposals for Automated Weather Observation Systems (AWOS) data collection and distribution services. This Request for Proposal (RFP) aims to establish a new one-year contract with seven one-year renewal options for the provision of aviation weather data service upgrades, installations, and/or removals. MDOT currently maintains 40 AWOS IIIP and 2 AWOS IIIPT systems at various locations across the state, and the RFP outlines requirements for data collection, distribution, monitoring, analysis, and maintenance services. Bidders must comply with specific data security requirements, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest price, though the State may consider prior performance, economic impact, and total cost of ownership factors when evaluating proposals. The proposal deadline is November 25, 2024, and the anticipated contract start date is January 1, 2025.

This contract opportunity is open to all qualified bidders, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFP does not indicate any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and it does not provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP also does not specify any award values or budget ranges, though bidders must provide pricing schedules for initial installation costs, new site costs, and ongoing operational costs, including options for local display and remote maintenance console requirements.