Request for Information - Weather Decision Support & Severe Weather Monitoring Services

Kendall County, Texas, is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding weather decision support services, forecasting tools, and severe weather monitoring solutions through Request for Information RFI 2026-09, issued on May 15, 2026. This RFI is purely informational and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposals, or any obligation by the County to initiate a future procurement or award a contract. Responses must be submitted as a single PDF document not exceeding eleven pages, with one page dedicated to each of the eleven numbered sections in the vendor questionnaire, and must be received by 2:00 P.M. CST on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Submissions can be made electronically through the County’s bid portal at beaconbid.com or via hard copy to the Purchasing Agent’s office in Boerne, Texas. Vendors are instructed to answer only the questions posed, and responses that do not apply should be marked N/A. The County is evaluating capabilities to support emergency operations in both urban and rural areas, particularly flood-prone regions, with an emphasis on real-time monitoring, multi-channel alerting via SMS, email, or mobile apps, impact-based forecasting, and dashboards compatible with existing GIS and Computer-Aided Dispatch systems. Solutions must meet cybersecurity requirements aligned with NIST and CJIS standards and demonstrate data accuracy, system reliability, and low-latency delivery. While no formal contract clauses, evaluation criteria, pricing structures, or acceptance protocols are defined in this RFI, vendors are asked to describe their service delivery models, SLAs, integration capabilities, and cost structures to assist in future planning. The NAICS code 541715 applies, and all performance will occur within Kendall County, Texas. No representations, certifications, socioeconomic disclosures, or compliance with packaging or military standards are required. Participation is voluntary and does not guarantee future solicitation. All procurement inquiries should be directed to Sharon Barter, Purchasing Agent, at the provided contact details.