INTENT TO AWARD.docx

The document is an Intent to Award notice from the State of Nebraska's State Purchasing Bureau (SPB) for Solicitation Number 123282, concerning an LED red/white obstruction lighting system for communication towers. The solicitation seeks a vendor to replace existing obstruction lighting systems with Dual High-Intensity LED Obstruction Lighting systems at six tower locations across Nebraska, including sites in Holdrege, Sutherland, Chadron, Beatrice, Max, and Culbertson. The bid response was due on October 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with an intent to award posting date of October 23, 2025. The project requires complete installation, system testing, and operational training for Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission (NETC) personnel, with all installations to be performed by certified technicians and comply with FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L standards, and a project completion deadline of July 1, 2026.

The contract is structured as a one-time purchase with no explicit renewal options, and ANCO Wireless has been identified as the intended awardee. The solicitation includes provisions favoring Nebraska-based vendors, with preferences for resident disabled veterans and businesses in designated enterprise zones. Vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage and submit detailed cost proposals using a provided Excel spreadsheet. The contract is subject to legislative appropriation, with the State reserving the right to reject any or all bids. Payment will be processed according to the State of Nebraska Prompt Payment Act. While no specific budget range is stated, the project involves significant infrastructure investment across multiple communication tower sites, requiring vendors to demonstrate technical expertise in LED obstruction lighting systems, FAA compliance, and the ability to complete complex telecommunications infrastructure installations within the specified timeframe.