Control Cabinets for Variable Speed Advisory Signs, Camera Towers and Auto Gates

The State of Nebraska, specifically the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau (SPB), is seeking a qualified contractor for Invitation to Bid (ITB) Number 6892 OF to provide Control Cabinets for Variable Speed Advisory Signs, Camera Towers, and Auto Gates. The procurement targets five units each of three distinct control cabinet types: Variable Speed Advisory Control Cabinets, Camera Tower Control Cabinets, and Auto-Gate Control Cabinets. Technical specifications for each cabinet type are detailed in accompanying engineering drawings, which outline precise mounting, wiring, and component requirements. The solicitation requires bidders to submit manufacturer catalogs and price lists, with a core pricing list and a catalog/non-core list subject to percentage discounts. Bids are due on June 4, 2024, at 2:00 pm Central Time, with the contract initially spanning one year and offering four potential one-year renewal periods. The evaluation will focus on identifying the lowest responsible bidder, with the State reserving the right to add, remove, or modify items on the core list based on usage.

The contract opportunity does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation. Skyline Products, Inc. emerged as the sole bidder and was issued an intent to award letter, offering a 6% discount on catalog/non-core items with a 20-day delivery timeframe. The variable speed advisory control cabinets were priced at $12,290 each, totaling $61,450 for the five requested units. The State explicitly notes that this will not be an exclusive contract, maintaining the flexibility to procure similar goods from alternative sources during the contract period. No specific budget range beyond the initial bid was disclosed, and the solicitation does not indicate any preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure. The contract's open structure allows for potential future modifications to the core and catalog lists based on operational needs and usage patterns.