Automated Weather Observation System

The contract is for the siting, licensing, and installation of an Automated Weather Observation System III with Present Weather Sensor, Thunder Strike Alert. The system shall be installed in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular 150/5220-16, latest version, and FAA Order 6560-20B, or latest version. The bid tabulation shows that DBT was the lowest bidder for the base bid and the total including alternate bid. • The contract includes the installation of the Automated Weather Observation System III with a self-supporting tower. • The system must meet the requirements of FAA AC No. 150/5220-16 (latest revision). • The contract includes one year of AWOS maintenance. • The contract includes the acquisition of FCC licensing. • The contract includes site selection and site approval by TxDOT and FAA.