The State of Nebraska, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) Number 6753 OF for a one-time purchase contract to provide an LED red/white obstruction lighting system for the K25OG translator tower located in Saunders County. The procurement seeks a comprehensive turnkey solution that includes supplying and delivering the new lighting system, complete installation, and removal of the existing infrastructure. Specific technical requirements mandate a Dialight Vigilant LED medium intensity obstruction lighting system comprising flash heads, controllers, power supplies, photocells, and associated cabling. Bidders were required to submit a detailed proposal addressing the full installation scope, with bids due on January 27, 2023, at 2:00 PM Central Time. The evaluation criteria focused on selecting the lowest responsible bidder, with the State reserving the right to reject any or all submissions.
The solicitation included potential preferences for Nebraska-based contractors and disabled veteran or enterprise zone businesses. Four vendors submitted bids, with pricing ranging from $35,600 to $65,500, ultimately resulting in AFCOMM, LLC DBA SLATERCOM-WCD being awarded the lowest responsive bid at $35,600. The contract includes a 30-day delivery timeline after order receipt and requires a 5-year warranty on the new lighting system. No specific set-aside percentages or exclusive designations were explicitly outlined in the documentation. The procurement appears to be a direct, one-time purchase without options for renewal, focused solely on replacing the existing obstruction lighting system for the translator tower. The State of Nebraska will handle payment under standard net 30 day terms, with the total project representing a relatively modest infrastructure improvement investment.