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Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS III-PT) – Ennis Municipal Airport
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The City of Ennis is soliciting bids for the turnkey procurement, installation, and commissioning of an Automated Weather Observation System III with Present Weather Sensor and Thunder Strike Alert (AWOS III-PT) at the Ennis Municipal Airport (F41). The scope of work includes the procurement of the AWOS unit, tower, and sensor suite, as well as the construction of the tower foundation, installation of electrical and communication services, and full integration with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Weather Service dissemination systems. All work must comply with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5220-16, FAA Order 6560-20B, and NFPA 780 lightning protection standards. Final acceptance is contingent upon successful FAA commissioning, including ground and flight checks. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by 1:00 PM on September 23, 2026. The successful contractor will be required to provide performance and payment bonds each totaling 100 percent of the contract price and must adhere to a 90-calendar-day contract timeline, with liquidated damages set at 200 dollars per day for delays. Evaluation is based on the best value, requiring bidders to provide evidence of competency, a certified balance sheet, and FAA certification for the proposed system. Additionally, contractors must comply with Texas Government Code regarding critical infrastructure access and ownership restrictions concerning designated foreign countries. Prevailing wage rates for heavy construction in Dallas County apply to this project.
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TX, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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