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 for communication towers at six transmission sites across Nebraska, including locations in Holdrege, Sutherland, Chadron, Beatrice, Max, and Culbertson. The project involves replacing existing obstruction lighting systems with FAA-compliant Dual High-Intensity LED Obstruction Lighting systems for towers ranging from 85.0 to 308.4 meters in height. The bid response is due on October 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with a project completion deadline of July 1, 2026, requiring full installation, system testing, and operational training for Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission (NETC) personnel.

The cost proposal template provides a detailed breakdown for material and labor costs at each transmission site, with specific sections for beacons, power supplies, photocells, controllers, and rack equipment. The solicitation includes preferences for Nebraska-based vendors, particularly disabled veterans and businesses in enterprise zones. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the comprehensive cost sheet indicates a significant infrastructure investment. 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. Vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage and demonstrate technical expertise in LED obstruction lighting systems and FAA compliance, with all installations to be performed by certified technicians following Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L standards.