121453 O5 - Solicitation Addendum 1 (Change in Scope).docx

This document is a Solicitation Addendum One for the State of Nebraska's Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically modifying the original Request for Proposal (RFP) 121453 O5 for Nurse Communication Devices at the Central Nebraska Veterans Home. The addendum, effective June 25, 2025, revises the scope of work to specify the procurement of 45 smart screen communication devices and 110 non-screen communication devices, with the solicitation responses due on August 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. The contract will span four years with options to renew for two additional two-year periods, involving a comprehensive turnkey solution that requires complete maintenance, software and firmware upgrades, and annual staff training.

The procurement process includes a mandatory project site visit on July 16, 2025, and an evaluation methodology allocating 100 total points across Corporate Overview (25 points), Technical Response (55 points), and Cost Sheet (20 points), with potential additional points for oral interviews. The project requires integration with existing technological infrastructure, including an ASCOM wireless phone system, Versus Real Time Locating System, and Accutech wander management system. The solicitation suggests potential preference for Nebraska vendors, resident disabled veterans, or businesses in designated enterprise zones. Pricing is expected to remain fixed for the initial two years, with vendors required to provide comprehensive documentation and complete detailed cost sheets, and any subsequent price increases must be communicated to the State Purchasing Bureau at least 30 days in advance.