Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Rhode Island Department of Transportation, Highway and bridge maintenance division is currently seeking bids for weather forecasting services for one year. All interested bidders shall meet but will not be limited to the minimum qualifications and needs of The Rhode Island Department of Transportation. Staff meteorologist must have degree in meteorology from a college of recognized standings with a minimum of five years experience and knowledge of forecasting weather here in Rhode Island and the New England area. An internet web site that is geared toward weather as related to the transportation industry and state department's of transportation winter maintenance operations. The web site will provide web pages and/or links to the following weather information data.