TECHNOLOGYRECOMMENDED

NIST Grant Would Fund Ramsey County Heat Sensor Network

Ramsey County is recommending acceptance of a $747,450 NIST grant for an Urban Heat Island Sensor Network, Safety and Mitigation Project. The two-year award would fund WBGT and air-quality sensors, data management, outreach, and extreme-heat response planning through September 30, 2028.

Document date · October 6, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
$747,450
Contract type
TECHNOLOGY
Contract term
October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2028
Renewal date
2028-09-30
Renewal
Two-year award; no renewal option stated. Future sensor maintenance and data-hosting costs are anticipated after the grant period but have not been determined.
Document type
AgendaPacket
Source document
Ramsey County AgendaPacket Board of Commissioners Meeting 2026-10-06

Frequently asked questions

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Who was awarded the technology contract by Ramsey County?

Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards & Technology was awarded this technology contract by Ramsey County, as recorded on October 6, 2026. The contract value is $747,450.

How much is the Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards & Technology contract with Ramsey County worth?

The Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards & Technology contract with Ramsey County is valued at $747,450, covering technology work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Technology contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Ramsey County AgendaPacket Board of Commissioners Meeting 2026-10-06 (AgendaPacket), dated October 6, 2026 from Ramsey County. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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