Inovonics 551 HD Radio™ Modulation Monitors - One Time Purchase

The State of Nebraska, Department of Administrative Services, State Purchasing Bureau (SPB) issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) Number 6748 OF for a one-time purchase contract to procure 9 Inovonics 551 HD RadioTM Modulation Monitors for the Educational Telecomm Comm located in Lincoln, Nebraska. The procurement solicitation was specifically targeting the acquisition of these specialized radio monitoring devices, with a clear requirement for potential contractors to provide unit pricing and meet detailed technical specifications. The bid opening date was January 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM Central Time, with an explicit requirement that bidders submit electronic documentation through a ShareFile link. Evaluation criteria focused on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the State reserving the right to contract for similar goods from alternative sources in the future. The ITB outlined comprehensive technical requirements for the modulation monitors, including specific delivery, packaging, and order fulfillment expectations.

No specific set-aside designations were prominently noted in the procurement documents, though the ITB referenced potential preference for Nebraska resident disabled veteran or enterprise zone businesses. The solicitation resulted in two bids being received: one from Inovonics and another from Broadcast Depot SCMS Inc. Ultimately, Broadcast Depot was awarded the contract at a unit price of $8,910 per monitor, with a total contract value of $80,190. The manufacturer had unilaterally set the pricing for the Inovonics 551 unit and prohibiting sales below that price point. Payment terms were established at 30 days, with a delivery timeline of 14 days after receipt of order. The contract was explicitly defined as a one-time purchase with no renewal options, and funding would be sourced directly from the State of Nebraska.