118336 OR SOLICITATION ADDENDUM ONE.docx

This document is a Solicitation Addendum One issued by the Nebraska State Purchasing Bureau for Solicitation Number 118336 OR, concerning boat registration decals for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The addendum revises the procurement schedule, with key dates including the solicitation release on March 25, 2025, and the bid opening scheduled for April 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time via an online Webex meeting. Bidders are required to submit electronic files through a specified ShareFile link, with the evaluation period set for April 8-14, 2025, and an anticipated "Intent to Award" posting on April 14-18, 2025. The contract timeline, award date, and vendor start date are currently marked as To Be Determined (TBD), with the procurement process emphasizing electronic submission and strict adherence to the outlined schedule.

The addendum provides a comprehensive procurement timeline that highlights the state's systematic approach to the boat decal contract, including specific windows for question submission, state responses, bid opening, and evaluation. While specific pricing details are not included in this addendum, the related contract opportunity summary indicates the procurement will involve producing approximately 35,000 decal sets annually, with potential for multi-year renewal options. The solicitation includes provisions for preference for resident disabled veterans and businesses in enterprise zones, and allows for potential extension to political subdivisions, cities, and counties. Electronic submission is mandatory, with clear warnings about technology issues not being grounds for acceptance of late or non-compliant submissions, underscoring the state's commitment to a structured and fair procurement process.