OOMWEA27-Weather & Pavement Forecast Services

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is issuing a Multi-Step Invitation for Bids (MS-IFB) to procure an internet-based weather and pavement forecasting service that can be accessed through a standard web browser. The selected contractor will provide a system capable of automatically receiving, storing, and displaying a full spectrum of weather service products, including text, maps, images, and graphics. The pavement forecasting services will utilize roadway sensors to predict pavement temperatures and conditions and prescribe appropriate highway operations for weather events. Transportation managers will use the data from these services to allocate resources and direct operations to ensure safety and mobility on the MDOT SHA and Maryland Transportation Authority (MdTA) highway network. The contract term is three years with a two-year renewal option, and bids are due on September 8, 2022.

This solicitation does not have any Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) subcontracting goals. The primary place of performance is the MDOT SHA Hanover Complex, and the procurement is not funded by federal dollars nor designated as a Small Business Reserve. There are no incumbent vendors or current contractors listed, and the solicitation does not provide a specific award value or budget range.