123282 OR LED obstruction lighting system Cost Sheet- Final.xlsx

This document is a cost proposal template Excel spreadsheet for Invitation to Bid (ITB) #123282 OR, issued by the State of Nebraska's Department of Administrative Services Materiel Division State Purchasing Bureau. The solicitation seeks a comprehensive LED red/white obstruction lighting system installation for communication towers across six transmission sites located in Holdrege, Sutherland, Chadron, Beatrice, Max, and Culbertson. The project requires replacing existing obstruction lighting with FAA-compliant Dual High-Intensity LED Obstruction Lighting systems at tower heights ranging from 85.0 to 308.4 meters. Certified technicians must complete full installations, system testing, and operational training for Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission (NETC) personnel by July 1, 2026, with bid responses due on October 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time.

The cost proposal template provides a detailed breakdown for material and labor costs at each transmission site, with line items for beacons, power supplies, photocells, controllers, rack equipment, and installation labor. The solicitation includes preferences for Nebraska-based vendors, particularly disabled veterans and businesses in designated enterprise zones. Funding is subject to legislative appropriation, and the State reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage and demonstrate technical expertise in LED obstruction lighting systems and FAA compliance. The contract is structured as a one-time purchase with no explicit renewal options, and payment will be processed according to the State of Nebraska Prompt Payment Act.