Notice of Intent to Award RFP 240000000948

The Michigan Department of Transportation issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 240000000948 to procure informational needs for pilots prior to and during flight, including the availability of pre-flight planning data at airports across the state. The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on January 17, 2024 for 21 days, and one bidder, The Weather Company Aviation, submitted a proposal by the due date of February 7, 2024. The RFP's scope includes providing aviation weather data services for the state of Michigan, with the local jurisdictions of Ingham County and the city of Lansing included. The Weather Company Aviation received a PASS rating in the evaluation process and is recommended for the award in the amount of $6,480.00 for a one-year contract with two one-year renewal options.

There were no Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB) or Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (GDBE) identified among the bidders. The pricing was evaluated, and The Weather Company Aviation offered the lowest price. The contract is for the state of Michigan, with the local jurisdictions of Ingham County and the city of Lansing included.