Three (3) Nautel FM Transmitters

The State of Nebraska, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau (SPB) is soliciting bids for Invitation to Bid (ITB) Number 6907 OF to procure three (3) Nautel FM Transmitters for tower sites located in Columbus, Broken Bow, and McCook, Nebraska. The transmitters are specified with unique frequency and power requirements: 88.7 MHz at 5kW for Columbus, 89.3 MHz at 6.5kW for Broken Bow, and 90.7 MHz at 5.9kW for McCook, all requiring 120/240 single phase AC line voltage. Bidders must provide complete transmitter systems inclusive of all necessary components, with a single phase surge suppressor required. The bid opening is scheduled for July 23, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with electronic submissions mandatory. Evaluation criteria will prioritize the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, considering factors such as pricing, quality, delivery time, and contractor qualifications. The contract term is one year with an option to renew for an additional year, and vendors must comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were identified in the procurement documents. Three bidders participated in the solicitation: IT Devices Online INC., Broadcast Depot, and P.S. Ideas dba Summit Technology Group, with bid prices ranging from $252,571.88 to $280,633.84. The intent to award has been issued to Summit Technology Group, though the final awarded bid price was not explicitly confirmed. The contract is not exclusive, and the State reserves the right to contract for similar goods from alternative sources. Delivery timeline for the transmitters is specified as 120 days after receipt of order, with payment terms generally structured as net 30 days. The total project budget appears to be approximately $280,000, with funding provided directly by the State of Nebraska. No information was provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements beyond the specified transmitter locations.