Main Distribution Electrical Panel plus installation at KUON-TV

The State of Nebraska, through the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau (SPB), is procuring a Main Distribution Electrical Panel and its installation for KUON-TV via Invitation to Bid (ITB) Number 6906 OF. The procurement specifically requires a 480/277V 3 Phase 4 Wire 600 AMP electrical panel, with associated installation services including 64 hours of straight time labor and 150 hours of overtime labor. A mandatory pre-bid conference was scheduled for July 10, 2024, with bid submissions due by July 24, 2024, at 2:00 PM Central Time. The evaluation criteria will consider factors such as contractor qualifications, past performance, delivery time, and overall bid responsiveness. The State seeks a qualified electrical contractor capable of providing both the electrical panel equipment and professional installation services at the KUON-TV site. The resulting contract is not exclusive, and the State reserves the right to contract for similar goods from alternative sources in the future.

The solicitation indicates a preference for Nebraska-based contractors and suggests potential preference for resident disabled veteran or enterprise zone businesses if all other bid factors are equal. Independent Investors, Inc. DBA Electric Company of Omaha was ultimately selected as the awarded vendor with a total bid price of $69,653.00, which includes $42,617.00 for the electrical panel materials and $27,036.00 for labor costs (comprising $6,336.00 for straight time and $20,700.00 for overtime). No specific set-aside designations were prominently featured, though the State's procurement guidelines suggest some flexibility for local and veteran-owned businesses. The contract period appears to allow for procurement of the solicited goods for up to twelve months from the Intent to Award posting date, contingent upon the original bidder's willingness to maintain their initial bid pricing. The procurement is specifically located in Saline County, Nebraska, and is designed to upgrade the electrical infrastructure at the KUON-TV facility.