The State of Nebraska, Department of Administrative Services, Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) Number 6769 OF for the procurement of a Jampro JMPC-4DA FM Antenna for the Falls City tower site in Saunders County. The procurement is a one-time purchase of a specific FM transmit antenna with detailed technical specifications, including frequency requirements, power rating, and VSWR performance. The solicitation requires a qualified bidder to supply and deliver one new FM antenna with precise mechanical and elevation pattern characteristics, as evidenced by multiple exhibit documents detailing technical specifications. The ITB was originally scheduled for bid opening on March 30, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with an estimated 90-day delivery timeframe after order receipt. Evaluation criteria focused on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the State reserving the right to reject any or all proposals in the best interest of the State.
The ITB allows for potential resident disabled veteran or enterprise zone preferences for bidders meeting specific criteria. Jampro Antennas Inc. was the sole bidder and was subsequently awarded the contract with a total bid price of $39,432.00, which includes the antenna cost of $38,050.00 and freight charges of $1,382.00. The contract includes a 24-month additional warranty to meet the overall 4-year warranty requirement. No specific set-aside designations were explicitly detailed beyond the potential preference options. The State is required to collect statistical information on contracts awarded to Nebraska contractors, though this data will not impact the contract award decision. The procurement is publicly posted, and the resulting contract will be made available for public review, maintaining transparency in the state's procurement process.