122975 O3 DAS_SPB_Form-42_Solicitation Intent to Award Notice.docx

This is a Solicitation Notice Intent to Award from the State of Nebraska's Department of Administrative Services, Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau, in conjunction with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services. The solicitation seeks a qualified vendor to provide Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) and Security Systems Site Support and Service across nine correctional facilities located in Lincoln, Omaha, Tecumseh, York, and McCook. The procurement encompasses comprehensive maintenance and support for video surveillance systems, including firmware and software upgrades, system maintenance, repair services, and parts replacement. The electronic proposal submission deadline was November 5, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with an optional solicitation conference held on October 21, 2025, via WebEx. The contract is structured as a three-year service agreement with potential two-year renewal options. The State of Nebraska intends to award the contract to System Technology Services, Inc., with the Intent to Award posting date of November 19, 2025.

Vendor qualifications require a minimum of ten years of continuous business experience and at least five years maintaining Bosch and Panasonic surveillance systems comprising a minimum of 150 devices. The contract includes two labor hours monthly for system software updates and backups, with additional site-specific work billable at contract labor rates. Vendors must submit detailed reference information, parts catalogs with pricing, and demonstrate technical capabilities including network access and remote VPN compatibility with Windows 11 Enterprise, with all replacement parts requiring pre-approval from the NDCS Engineering Project Management Team. The solicitation documents do not indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Cost structures involve varying hourly service rates for different facilities, distinguishing between normal business hours and overtime rates, with vendors expected to provide percentage discounts on replacement parts for specific brands.