123895 O5 Intent to Award.docx

This is a Notice of Intent to Award document issued by the State of Nebraska Department of Administrative Services, State Purchasing Bureau, for RFP 123895 O5 REBID for installation and moving services. The solicitation, which opened February 10, 2026, seeks vendors to provide comprehensive installation services for office furnishings including cubicle systems, demountable walls, and furniture reconfiguration, as well as moving services for office items, boxes, furnishings, and surplus materials primarily in Lincoln and Omaha. The written question deadline was January 19, 2026, with electronic proposals due February 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The state intends to award the contract and begin services on March 2, 2026. The initial contract term is four years with options for two additional two-year renewal periods. Five vendors have been selected for award: JTW Lincoln Inc (dba Two Men and a Truck - Moving Services), Office Express Installers LLC, Office Innovations, Office Installation Specialists Inc, and Select Van & Storage.

Vendors must submit hourly rates for installation and moving services across the four-year initial term and potential renewal periods, with annual price increases capped at five percent and requiring 120 days' written notice. Vendor requirements include a minimum two years in business, at least five full-time employees, and specialized training in specific office furniture brands including Knoll, Krueger International, and Neutral Posture. Comprehensive insurance coverage is mandatory, including Workers' Compensation with $2,000,000 general aggregate limits and Commercial General Liability. Background checks conducted by the Nebraska State Patrol are required for all employees accessing state facilities. No specific set-aside designations exist for small businesses, though resident disabled veterans or enterprises in designated zones may receive preference if other factors are equal. The state reserves the right to award contracts to one or more vendors and may purchase on an item-by-item or total order basis. The contract is contingent upon legislative appropriation and allows the state to terminate for convenience with 30 days' notice.