120488 O3 ADD 4 REVISED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS.docx

This document is a Solicitation Addendum (Number 120488 O3) issued by the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) on April 17, 2025, presenting a revised schedule of events for an annual fire safety services contract. The procurement timeline includes a review and evaluation period from March 19-April 22, 2025, with the intent to award notification scheduled for April 23, 2025. The contract aims to select a vendor for comprehensive fire sprinkler system and fire extinguisher inspections, testing, and maintenance across multiple correctional facilities in Lincoln, Omaha, York, and Tecumseh. The anticipated vendor start date is June 1, 2025, with the procurement process allowing for contract finalization and award dates to be determined.

The addendum indicates that the solicitation involves stringent vendor requirements, including maintenance of necessary certifications, ability to service over 500 fire extinguishers across various facility types, and compliance with specific insurance standards. The contract is structured with an initial two-year term and options for two additional two-year renewal periods, subject to mutual agreement. Pricing considerations include a fixed initial two-year period, with potential future price increases limited to 5% per contract period and requiring 120 days advance written notice. The procurement also includes preferences for resident disabled veterans and businesses located in enterprise zones, potentially providing competitive advantages to qualifying vendors. Successful contractors will be subject to background security checks, reflecting the sensitive correctional environment context of the service requirements.