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 OR, which seeks a comprehensive LED red/white obstruction lighting system for communication towers. The solicitation covers installation of FAA-compliant 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 opening is scheduled for October 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with submissions to be made electronically via ShareFile. The project requires complete installation by certified technicians, system testing, and operational training for Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission (NETC) personnel, with a project completion deadline of July 1, 2026.

The contract is structured as a one-time purchase with no explicit renewal options, and payment will be processed according to the State of Nebraska Prompt Payment Act. The solicitation includes preferences for Nebraska-based vendors, specifically favoring resident disabled veterans and businesses in designated enterprise zones. Vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage and submit a detailed cost proposal using a provided Excel spreadsheet that itemizes materials and labor costs for beacon, power supply, photocell, controller, and rack equipment installations at each transmission location. The contract is subject to legislative appropriation, with the State reserving the right to reject any or all bids, and includes provisions for potential termination if funding becomes unavailable.