Environmental Monitoring Sites

The University of Louisiana at Monroe is seeking bids for environmental monitoring sites, including instruments, equipment, and supporting hardware/software. The project involves deploying 50 environmental monitoring sites using a 10-ft tripod tower system, with each site being solar powered and using cell communications for data transfer. The bid includes various items such as wind monitors, thermopile pyranometers, barometers, rain gauges, soil moisture and temperature sensors, and more. The successful bidder will be required to provide all necessary hardware, equipment, and software for the project. • The project requires a 10-ft universal stainless-steel tripod with adjustable mast and all necessary supporting hardware for tower installation and grounding. • The bid includes various sensors and instruments, such as wind monitors, thermopile pyranometers, barometers, rain gauges, and soil moisture and temperature sensors. • The successful bidder will be required to provide all necessary hardware and equipment for solar power at each site, including a 20W solar panel, 12V 24Ah battery, and enclosure. • The bid also includes cell communication renewal for the existing 50 Louisiana State Mesonet sites.