Cloud Seeding Services

The North Dakota Department of Water Resources is seeking to establish a contract for cloud seeding services to support its summer projects from 2025 through 2027. The contract will include the provision of aircraft, seeding equipment, and pilots necessary to carry out cloud seeding operations aimed at enhancing precipitation in the region. The procurement process is open to qualified vendors, with the solicitation titled "Cloud Seeding Services" and designated under the number NDCMP-25-1. The project budget is estimated to range between 2 million and 5 million dollars, reflecting the scope and scale of the required services. Interested parties must respond by April 16, 2025, and can obtain additional details or submit their proposals through the North Dakota State Procurement portal. The primary contact for this solicitation is Mark Schneider, reachable via email at mdschneider@nd.gov or by phone at 701-328-4750. This initiative underscores the state's commitment to leveraging weather modification techniques to improve water resources, with the contract expected to support operational needs during the specified summer seasons.