JTW Lincoln state bid.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal document from the State of Nebraska Department of Administrative Services, State Purchasing Bureau, for comprehensive installation and moving services across state agencies, boards, and commissions under RFP 123895 O5 REBID. The solicitation seeks vendors capable of providing installation services for office furnishings including cubicle systems, demountable walls, and furniture reconfiguration, along with moving services for office items, boxes, furnishings, and surplus materials, with primary service areas in Lincoln and Omaha. The written questions deadline is January 19, 2026, with electronic proposal submissions due February 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Contract award and service start date is scheduled for March 2, 2026. The initial contract term is four years with two optional two-year renewal periods available.

Vendors must submit hourly rates for installation and moving services covering the initial four-year term and potential renewal periods, with annual price increases limited to five percent and requiring 120 days' written notice. Specific contract values are not stated in the solicitation. No small business set-asides exist, though resident disabled veterans and enterprises in designated zones may receive preference when all other evaluation factors are equal. Vendors must meet strict requirements including a minimum two-year business history, at least five full-time employees, and specialized training certifications in office furniture brands such as Knoll, Krueger International, and Neutral Posture. Mandatory insurance includes Workers' Compensation with $2,000,000 general aggregate limits and Commercial General Liability coverage. Background checks by the Nebraska State Patrol are required for all employees accessing state facilities, with potential disqualification based on criminal history. The state reserves the right to award to multiple vendors and purchase on an item-by-item or total order basis, and may terminate the contract for convenience with 30 days' notice. Contract execution is contingent upon legislative appropriation.