Meteorological Services for Fog Forecasting

The City of Spokane issued a five‑year, firm‑fixed‑price contract to provide specialized fog‑forecasting meteorological services supporting its Waste‑to‑Energy facility near Spokane International Airport. The contractor must deliver twice‑daily fog forecast reports (minimum 2 am and 2 pm) during the October‑March forecasting window, issue supplemental alerts when conditions change, and maintain 24/7 monitoring and a dedicated meteorologist on call. The contract is non‑exclusive, allowing the city to retain additional providers, and includes standard Washington‑state contractual terms (business registration, insurance, indemnity, etc.). The award was made in October 2021 to Weathernet AWIS Weather LLC. • Scope: Fog forecasting, twice‑daily email reports, 24/7 monitoring, on‑call meteorologist. • Term: November 1 2021 – October 31 2026 (up to five years). • Pricing: Firm‑fixed‑price (annual estimate cited at ~$8,000). • Evaluation: Technical (35 %), Management (30 %), Cost (35 %) of total 200 points.