SOLICITATION LIST OF RESPONDENTS.docx

This document is a Solicitation List of Respondents for Solicitation Number 123282 issued by the State of Nebraska's Department of Administrative Services Materiel Division State Purchasing Bureau for an LED red/white obstruction lighting system for communication towers. The solicitation seeks a vendor to replace existing obstruction lighting systems with FAA-compliant Dual High-Intensity LED Obstruction Lighting systems at six tower locations across Nebraska (Holdrege, Sutherland, Chadron, Beatrice, Max, and Culbertson). The project involves complete installation, system testing, and operational training for Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission personnel, with tower heights ranging from 85.0 to 308.4 meters. The bid response was due on October 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with a project completion deadline of July 1, 2026.

Five vendors submitted responses to the solicitation: Strobe Tech, LLC, Allstate Towers, Inc, Anco Wireless, Precision Communications, LLC, and Vikor. The procurement includes specific provisions favoring Nebraska-based vendors, with preferences for resident disabled veterans and businesses in designated enterprise zones. Vendors are required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage and submit detailed cost proposals using a provided Excel spreadsheet. 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 project's funding 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.