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) detailing a revised schedule of events for a fire safety services procurement. The addendum updates the procurement timeline, with key dates including a review and evaluation period from March 19-April 22, 2025, a "Notification of Intent to Award" posting on April 23, 2025, and a proposed vendor start date of June 1, 2025. The procurement process involves review for conformance to solicitation requirements, an evaluation period, and subsequent contract finalization, with specific dates subject to potential modification.

The addendum does not provide specific pricing details but is part of a comprehensive solicitation for annual inspections, testing, maintenance, and services of fire sprinkler systems and fire extinguishers across multiple correctional facilities in Lincoln, Omaha, York, and Tecumseh. The contract is expected to have an initial two-year term with potential renewal options. Vendors will be required to meet stringent certification, insurance, and security background check requirements, with services to be performed during normal business hours and emergency services available. The solicitation includes preferences for resident disabled veterans and businesses in enterprise zones, with future price increases limited to 5% per contract period and subject to state approval.