Aviation Weather Data Service

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an Aviation Weather Data Service (AWDS) to be provided to Ingham County and the cities of Lansing. The selected contractor will be required to provide access to real-time, accurate, and comprehensive pre-flight weather information to be served in Michigan and any future locations as determined by MDOT. The contractor must provide and install new weather briefing systems, if required, and maintain them at no additional cost. The RFP lists the minimum required weather products that must be provided and/or accessible. Proposals are due by January 5, 2024, and the anticipated contract start date is January 12, 2024 for a one-year term. Pricing must include all costs, with no usage-sensitive data or access fees beyond the quoted monthly rate per site. The State reserves the right to award multiple optional-use contracts or by contract activity.

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The State has not provided information about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP also does not include any listed award values or budget ranges.