Road Weather Information System (RWIS) Support

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) - St. Louis District is seeking qualified organizations to provide comprehensive Road Weather Information System (RWIS) support services through an Invitation for Bid (IFB605SL23000694). The procurement covers preventative maintenance, modifications/repairs, and relocation of RWIS sites within the St. Louis District, specifically targeting 12 distinct locations across St. Louis County, St. Louis City, Franklin County, Jefferson County, and St. Charles County. The contract requires vendors to submit lump sum pricing for each site, with all systems to be completed by December 15, 2022. The initial contract period runs from execution date through October 31, 2023, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. Vendors must electronically submit bids through the MissouriBUYS Statewide eProcurement System by October 11, 2022 at 10:00 AM CDT, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all mandatory specifications. Bidders must demonstrate capability to work with existing RWIS infrastructure, which includes cellular 4G communication systems and a mix of fixed and hinged equipment towers.

The solicitation encourages significant participation from minority and disadvantaged businesses, specifically targeting 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 5% Women Business Enterprise (WBE) involvement through subcontractors, suppliers, joint ventures, or other arrangements. Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprise (SDVE) vendors are also encouraged to participate. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including $500,000 per person/$4,000,000 per occurrence for general liability, business automobile liability with similar limits, and Missouri State Workers' Compensation coverage with $1,000,000 employer's liability insurance. The solicitation includes provisions for liquidated damages of $100 per day per location for late completion. While no specific incumbent vendor is identified, and no total contract value is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the RWIS support services suggests a significant technical and financial commitment. The procurement is open to all qualified vendors and is not restricted to any specific business type, though compliance with state and federal employment and procurement regulations is required.