National Airspace Data Interchange Network (NADIN)

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is seeking a vendor to provide weather data up-link service to the National Airspace Data Interchange Network (NADIN) for its thirty-eight (38) non-fed Automated Weather Observation Services (AWOS) III P/T systems. The selected vendor will be responsible for maintaining on-site communication equipment, monitoring AWOS/NADIN parameters, ensuring the NADIN system collects and forwards weather information in the proper format and security level required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and restoring service within 72 hours of any reported failures. The initial contract term is 60 months, with no renewal options, and the total term cannot exceed 10 years. Pricing must be submitted as a monthly fee for the NADIN service, maintenance, and remote monitoring of the 38 AWOS systems, as well as any required site repairs and maintenance.

There is a 0% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal for this solicitation, and the contract is funded through state resources. The total payments cannot exceed the maximum amount stated in the contract without a formal amendment. IDOT has confirmed that there is an incumbent for this proposal, and a single vendor can bid on both the NADIN and AWOS maintenance projects, though they are separate procurements. The award has been made to DBT Transportation Services LLC as the lowest priced, responsive and responsible bidder, with a contract value of $37,620.00.