Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) Maintenance

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is seeking a vendor to provide maintenance for thirty-eight (38) non-Fed Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) III P/T sites throughout the state in order to comply with the maintenance requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The initial contract term is 60 months, with no renewal options, and the total term cannot exceed 10 years. Bids are due on March 20, 2020 by 10:30 AM. The vendor will be required to provide monthly maintenance and repairs as needed for the AWOS systems across the state to meet FAA standards. Pricing will be submitted on a monthly fee basis, and the total contract amount will not exceed an amount to be provided by the state prior to contract execution.

This procurement has a 0% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal and no Veteran Small Business (VSB) goal. There is no pre-bid conference requirement. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder who submits the lowest price. The current incumbent vendor is DBT Transportation Services LLC, who was awarded a previous $861,475.20 contract for the AWOS maintenance. The contract is funded through the state's Road Fund, and the total payments shall not exceed the maximum contract amount.