Axis Traffic Cameras

The State of Nebraska, through the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau (SPB), is soliciting bids for a commodity contract to procure Axis Traffic Cameras. The procurement seeks 70 units of the Q6135-LE camera, 70 units of the Axis TQ6501-E Parapet Mount, and up to 50 additional units of camera-related materials. The contract will have an initial one-year term with options to renew for three additional one-year periods upon mutual agreement. Bids are due by October 22, 2024, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with the State reserving the right to award to multiple vendors. The evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, responsibility, and overall value, with a pricing structure that includes a core list of items subject to higher discounts and a catalog/non-core list with a quoted percentage discount off the manufacturer's current price list. Vendors must provide their current catalog or price list and maintain a firm discount percentage throughout the contract period, with the State explicitly stating that no substitutions will be accepted for core list items.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, appearing to be open to all qualified vendors. The State reserves the right to contract for the same or similar goods from other sources, indicating this is not an exclusive contract. Based on the bid tabulation documents, eight vendors submitted bids, with total bid prices ranging from $136,818.50 to $196,744.80. The State has issued an Intent to Award the contract to Riverside Technologies, Inc., though the specific award amount is not explicitly stated. Minimum discounts for additional Axis brand equipment start at 15%, with vendors offering varying discount percentages on catalog and non-core items. One vendor, Prime Tech Inc., was deemed to have submitted an invalid bid for not conforming to all specified instructions and requirements. The solicitation suggests a substantial annual procurement volume, with potential for significant ongoing business for the awarded vendor(s).