121647 OR Intent to Award.docx

The document is an Intent to Award notice from the State of Nebraska's State Purchasing Bureau (SPB) for Solicitation Number 121647 OR, involving a customized airboat and trailer procurement for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's Fisheries Division. The solicitation sought bids for a one-time purchase of an 18' aluminum hull airboat with a minimum 550 horsepower engine and a double axel trailer, to be delivered to the Valentine State Fish Hatchery. Electronic bid responses were due by June 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with the intent to award posted on June 23, 2025. The contract was ultimately awarded to Good Times Outdoors, Inc.

The procurement process emphasized vendor qualifications, including compliance with immigration verification systems, civil rights laws, and work eligibility status. The solicitation included potential set-aside preferences for Nebraska vendors, resident disabled veterans, and businesses in designated enterprise zones. While the exact budget was not specified, the contract allowed for potential usage by other political subdivisions and was designed to provide flexibility for environmental management and fisheries operations. The award was based on multiple evaluation factors, including price, quality, delivery time, and vendor capabilities, with no additional fees permitted for packaging or partial deliveries.