SOLICITATION ADDENDUM NUMBER TWO- Q&A.docx
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- Solicitation number
- 123282 OR
- Issued by
- Platte County, Nebraska
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This document is a Solicitation Addendum (Number Two) issued by the State of Nebraska's Department of Administrative Services Materiel Division State Purchasing Bureau for Solicitation Number 123282, addressing an LED red/white obstruction lighting system for communication towers. The solicitation seeks a vendor to install Dual High-Intensity LED Obstruction Lighting systems at six tower sites across Nebraska, with a bid opening date of October 10, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The project involves replacing existing lighting systems with FAA-compliant LED systems at towers in locations including Holdrege, Sutherland, Chadron, Beatrice, Max, and Culbertson, with a project completion deadline of July 1, 2026.
The addendum provides detailed clarifications through a Q&A format, confirming key project parameters such as allowing lump sum pricing for materials and labor, specifying Drake Lighting as the preferred manufacturer, and addressing specific site requirements like tower heights, power voltages, and lighting intensity variations. The state will accept Dual Medium-Intensity lighting for certain towers (KCNE, K23AA, K33FO & KNNE) instead of High-Intensity, and confirms that towers over 349' will be refiled to remove side markers. The procurement includes provisions favoring Nebraska-based vendors and requires comprehensive insurance coverage, with funding subject to legislative appropriation and the state reserving the right to reject any or all bids.
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SOLICITATION ADDENDUM TWO
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
SOLICITATION NUMBER: 123282 OR
Provide LED red/white obstruction lighting system for communication towers Opening Date: October 10, 2025 at 2:00 pm Addendum Effective Date: October 2, 2025
Questions and Answers
Following are the questions submitted and answers provided for the above-mentioned solicitation. The questions and answers are to be considered as part of the solicitation. It is the responsibility of bidders to check the State Purchasing Bureau website for all addenda or amendments.
| Question Number |
| ITB |
Section Reference
ITB
Page Number
| Question |
| State Response |
| 1. |
| Cost Sheet |
| N/A |
| The cost sheet provides lines for individual component quantities and pricing. The lighting systems as provided as complete kits based upon the tower height and FAA designation. Can we list total materials pricing as a lump sum? |
| Yes |
| 2. |
| Cost Sheet |
| N/A |
| The cost sheet provides a column for hours. Our bids are based upon the entire scope of work and include travel, equipment rental and other items not normally included in an hourly rate. Can we list labor pricing as a lump sum? |
| Yes |
| 3. |
| Cost Sheet |
| N/A |
| The cost sheet provides blocks for individual site pricing. Can we also provide an additional line at the bottom of the Cost Sheet for a lump sum price if all projects are incorporated into the contract, adjusting for the travel savings in favor of the state? |
| Yes |
| 4. |
| III Vendor |
Duties
| 15-21 |
| Bid Bond, Performance Bond and Prevailing Wages were not explicitly included within Vendor Duties. Can you confirm that these will not be required on this project? |
| Yes |
| 5. |
| Section V, C. Scope of Work, a. |
| Page 24 |
| It is specifically noted that Dual High-Intensity LED Obstruction Lighting is to be installed on all six towers. Based on the heights of four of the towers, (KCNE, K23AA, K33FO & KNNE) they are currently filed as, and would only require Medium-Intensity LED Obstruction Lighting. Would the State of Nebraska want to proceed with High-Intensity as stated or move forward with Dual Medium-Intensity lighting for those specific towers? |
| Dual Medium for KCNE, K23AA, K33FO & KNNE |
| 6. |
| Section II, W. Acceptable Goods |
| Page 13 |
| Does the State of Nebraska have a preferred Manufacturer for the lighting systems? |
| Drake Lighting |
7.
| Length of ice bridge at each site? |
| Culbertson 10’/Max 10’/Beatrice approx. 30’/ KCNE 2’/KLNE approx. 60’/ KPNE 53’ |
8.
| Broadcast KW output power for each FM antenna at each site? |
| Site TV/FM ERP in KW: |
K23AA – 8.8/0.0
K33FO – 15/0.25
KCNE – .067/8.4
KLNE – 425/65
KNNE – 15/19
KPNE – 85/88
9.
| Which sites will require the SO cord to be installed inside conduit? |
| All |
10.
| Height of each antenna/appurtenance on all towers? Along with length of each unit. |
| Site Appurtenance Height in Meters: |
K23AA – 11.0
K33FO – 6.0
KCNE – 0.0
KLNE – 15
KNNE – 6.0
KPNE – 25.6
11.
| Will alarm monitoring be completed via dry contacts only? |
| Yes |
12.
| What voltage is available on the large towers? |
| KLNE: |
480 3PH 240 & 3PH 220/110
KPNE:
480 3PH 220/110
13.
| Length of photocell required per site? |
| KLNE & KPNE 20’ |
Small sites:10’
14.
| Are the taller towers currently utilizing high intensity lights or are they utilizing incandescent lights? |
| Strobe |
15.
| Will the towers greater than 349' be refiled to remove the side markers and only utilize beacons? |
| Yes |
This addendum will be incorporated into the solicitation.
SPB Form 26 Last Revised 4-17-2025
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