SOLICITATION ADDENDUM ONE- QUESTIONS AND ANSWER.docx

This is a Solicitation Addendum One containing Questions and Answers for Solicitation Number 123947 O5, issued by the State of Nebraska, Department of Administrative Services, Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau, on behalf of the Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission (NETC). The solicitation addresses television broadcast antenna and transmission line removal and installation services at KUON-TV's transmission tower in Ithaca (Mead), Nebraska. The project encompasses three phases: Phase 1 involves installation of a new UHF-27 auxiliary antenna and transmission line on the west side of the 234.7-meter tower at approximately 550 feet above ground level; Phase 2 requires removal and disposal of the existing VHF-12 main antenna and its transmission line; and Phase 3 involves installation of a new UHF-27 main antenna and associated transmission line at the tower top. The addendum, effective February 26, 2026, addresses clarifications submitted by prospective bidders, with the proposal opening scheduled for March 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The contract term is one year from execution with potential extension by mutual agreement.

Key clarifications provided in the addendum confirm that Dielectric antenna and transmission line materials have already been purchased and are required; no additional building permits are required; no adapter is needed for the 1 5/8" coax connection to the auxiliary antenna system; an auxiliary sweep test must be performed by the contractor prior to energizing the new installation; no bid bond or performance bond is required; and prevailing wage requirements do not apply to this state contract. All submissions must comply with OSHA safety requirements, and contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, obtain climber certification, and provide detailed site safety and rigging plans. Payment will be made in compliance with Nebraska's Prompt Payment Act within forty-five calendar days of invoice receipt, with no advance payments permitted. The specific contract award value is not disclosed in the solicitation documents.