MassDOT Weather Analysis and Weather Forecast

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide comprehensive weather analysis and weather forecasting services. MassDOT requires a vendor to establish a fully staffed weather center that can integrate with the Department's existing Roadway Weather Information Systems (RWIS) network. The selected vendor must deliver a variety of weather-related deliverables, including 24/7 meteorological support, an informational website, mobile weather application, email reports, weather warnings, and periodic presentations. The vendor must demonstrate experience providing similar weather services and the ability to meet the stated requirements, including the potential integration of GPS/AVL and traffic sensor data. MassDOT will evaluate proposals based on the vendor's qualifications, personnel, and commitment to the Supplier Diversity Program. The initial contract term is anticipated to be two years with options to extend for up to three additional one-year terms, and MassDOT estimates the annual contract value at approximately $150,000.

The contract opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, and MassDOT has not identified any incumbent contractors. The RFR requires bidders to submit a Supplier Diversity Program Commitment Form, committing to a specified percentage of the contract's sales that will be spent with certified minority-owned, woman-owned, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, disability-owned, and LGBTQ-owned businesses. MassDOT will utilize the prompt payment discount program as a basis for selection and may negotiate the discounts as deemed in the best interest of the Commonwealth. Vendors must submit proposals electronically via the COMMBUYS procurement website by May 25, 2020, and MassDOT reserves the right to conduct interviews and presentations during the evaluation process.