Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS III-PT) – Ennis Municipal Airport

The City of Ennis, Texas is requesting sealed bids for the procurement, installation, and commissioning of an Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS III-PT) at Ennis Municipal Airport (F41) under ITB, with bids due September 23, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. and questions due September 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

The scope encompasses furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to procure, install, commission, and integrate a complete AWOS III-PT system that meets FAA and TxDOT requirements. The system will provide continuous meteorological data for aviation use and must integrate with FAA, National Weather Service, and National Weather Telecommunications Gateway dissemination systems. Bidders must demonstrate proven experience installing AWOS III or AWOS III-PT systems at public-use airports, knowledge of FAA and TxDOT requirements, and adequate staffing and financial capacity. Required insurance includes Workers' Compensation; Commercial General Liability of at least $1 million Combined Single Limit; and Comprehensive Automobile Liability of at least $1 million Combined Single Limit. The successful bidder must furnish Performance and Payment Bonds, each in the amount of 100 percent of the total contract price, within fourteen calendar days of receiving the Notice of Award.

The project is funded through a TxDOT Aviation Division State-Assisted Airport Development Grant (CSJ 24AWENNIS), with the City funding expenses upfront and receiving reimbursement for up to 90 percent of eligible costs. The contractor must submit a project schedule within ten days of contract execution and adhere to agreed-upon milestones. Evaluation criteria include price, bidder reputation, quality and design, extent of meeting City needs, past relationships, and total long-term cost. Pricing shall be itemized with no sales tax or federal excise tax included. Bid validity extends for 90 days from submittal or until contract award. Required certifications include the Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, Form 1295 (if contract exceeds $1 million), Texas Resident Certification, and verifications regarding energy company boycotts, firearm discrimination, terrorist organization associations, Israel boycotts, and critical infrastructure access. Bids will be opened on September 23, 2026 at 107 N Sherman Street, Ennis, Texas. No pre-bid meeting will be held; an optional tour of City facilities is available upon request.