RWIS Hosting

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking a contractor to provide RWIS (Road Weather Information System) hosting services. The selected vendor will be responsible for hosting the RWIS software and associated data on a cloud-based platform, ensuring 24/7 system availability and reliability. Key deliverables include managing server infrastructure, performing software updates and maintenance, and providing technical support. Qualified respondents should have extensive experience in cloud hosting, RWIS software administration, and web-based application management. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on technical capabilities, security protocols, and cost-effectiveness. Proposals are due by August 10, 2018, and the state may conduct site visits or hold a bidders' meeting to assess vendor qualifications.

This contract opportunity is open to all interested parties, with no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The state has not provided information on any incumbent vendors or existing RWIS infrastructure that requires integration. While the precise award value or budget range has not been disclosed, the state is seeking a cost-effective solution to host and maintain its critical RWIS system.