Software - Real Time Weather Service / DPWP

The City of Worcester is procuring a cloud‑based, real‑time weather forecasting SaaS solution for its Department of Public Works & Parks. The service must provide customizable short‑ and medium‑range forecasts via a dashboard and API, support continuous 24/7 monitoring, and allow predictive insights tied to municipal operational criteria. The contract is for a one‑year term with up to two optional one‑year renewals, and requires delivery within 12 days of award. The vendor must furnish required insurance coverages (CGL $1 M/$2 M, auto $1 M, umbrella $5 M, Tech E&O $5 M) and meet NIST/CIS security standards, including SOC‑2, PCI‑DSS, AES‑256 at‑rest encryption, and TLS/SSL in‑transit encryption. The award went to The Tomorrow Companies at a price of $15,000 per year. • SaaS real‑time weather service with API and dashboard UI • Minimum of 10 concurrent users, 3 forecast locations within Worcester • Required insurance, security certifications, and 12‑day delivery window