SP Weather Forecasting

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) is seeking a Professional Meteorological Weather Forecasting Services vendor through Request for Quote #25-0053, specifically targeting comprehensive weather monitoring and alert services for the tollway system. The procurement requires a Professional Meteorologist to provide 24/7 forecasting services across 12 maintenance locations, with critical deliverables including daily and weekly forecast communications, severe weather alerts for non-snow and ice events, and detailed snow storm notifications covering specific meteorological parameters. The contract duration is three years, commencing on October 15, 2025, with no renewal options. Vendors must submit complete annual pricing through the BidBuy platform, with quoted prices remaining valid for 180 days and no price increase provisions. The evaluation criteria focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who submits a comprehensive bid covering all line items, with the proposal due date set for August 27, 2025. Qualifications include the ability to provide continuous meteorological services, communicate complex weather data effectively, and maintain professional forecasting standards.

While the procurement documents do not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements, the standard Illinois certifications indicate strong commitments to diversity and compliance with equal employment and anti-discrimination standards. The contract is contingent on fund availability and can be terminated with 30 days' notice or immediately if performance standards are not met. Though no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the RFQ suggests a potential annual contract value that would require precise meteorological expertise and technological capability to integrate with existing tollway infrastructure. Vendors must comply with comprehensive certification requirements outlined in the standard Illinois certifications document, which includes 33 specific attestations covering legal, ethical, and operational standards. The procurement allows for annual invoicing, with the first invoice due within 30 days of contract signing and subsequent invoices due within 30 days of each contract year's beginning, indicating a structured financial management approach for the selected vendor.