SOLICITATION ADDENDUM THREE.docx

This document is a Solicitation Addendum Three issued by the State of Nebraska's Department of Administrative Services Materiel Division State Purchasing Bureau for Solicitation Number 123282, covering an LED red/white obstruction lighting system for communication towers. The solicitation seeks a comprehensive replacement of existing obstruction lighting systems with Dual High-Intensity LED Obstruction Lighting systems at six tower locations across Nebraska (Holdrege, Sutherland, Chadron, Beatrice, Max, and Culbertson). The bid opening is scheduled for October 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with an electronic submission process via ShareFile and a Webex meeting. The project requires installation by certified technicians, compliance with FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L standards, and completion by July 1, 2026, with tower heights ranging from 85.0 to 308.4 meters.

The procurement includes specific provisions favoring Nebraska-based vendors, with preferences for resident disabled veterans and businesses in enterprise zones. Bidders must submit a comprehensive cost proposal using a provided Excel spreadsheet, detailing materials and labor costs for beacon, power supply, photocell, controller, and rack equipment installations. The contract is structured as a one-time purchase with no explicit renewal options, and payment will be processed under the State of Nebraska Prompt Payment Act. Vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, workers' compensation, and professional liability. The project funding is subject to legislative appropriation, with the State reserving the right to reject any or all bids and potential contract termination if funding becomes unavailable.