121834 OR SOLICITATION LIST OF RESPONDENTS.docx

The document is a Solicitation List of Respondents for Bid Number 121834 OR, issued by the State of Nebraska's Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau (SPB) for Light Bulbs, Ballasts, and Retrofit Kits. The solicitation is a competitive three-year commodity contract with potential two-year renewal options, utilizing a two-phase reverse auction process. The opening date is May 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with responsive submissions from Lighting N Beyond and Voss Lighting, and a non-responsive submission from Graybar Electric. The contract covers 84 lighting products including fluorescent tubes, LED bulbs, metal halide lamps, and electronic ballasts, with estimated annual quantities ranging from 3 to 17,334 units, and delivery locations spanning multiple Nebraska Department of Corrections facilities in cities like Lincoln, Omaha, Beatrice, and Grand Island.

The procurement includes potential preferences for resident disabled veterans and businesses in designated enterprise zones, with evaluation criteria encompassing price, location, quality, delivery time, and vendor qualifications. Vendors are required to provide percentage discounts off manufacturer's current price lists, with a 2.5% transaction fee payable to eBridge for awarded contracts. Pricing will remain fixed for the initial 180 days, with potential subsequent increases subject to State Purchasing Bureau approval. The contract structure allows for both a core list of frequently purchased items and a catalog/non-core list of additional products, enabling broader vendor participation. Political subdivisions within Nebraska will be permitted to utilize this contract, and the State reserves the right to award contracts to multiple vendors without establishing an exclusive arrangement.