Training and Panels for Installing a Synthetic Ice Rink at E.T. Mahoney Park

The State of Nebraska, through the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Materiel Division State Purchasing Bureau, is seeking a qualified vendor to provide a comprehensive synthetic ice rink installation and support package for E.T. Mahoney Park in Cedar County. The procurement solicitation (Number 123447 OR) requires a vendor to supply 575 synthetic ice panels constructed from high-density polyethylene, measuring 15-25mm thick, with specific performance capabilities including operation in temperatures ranging from -20F to 120F and a minimum twelve-year expected product life. Additional required deliverables include a leisure dasher board system, cleaning and caring products, an Olympic polisher, 30 pallet boxes, and three radius corners. The vendor must also provide comprehensive training and maintenance equipment. Key procurement dates include a solicitation release on September 23, 2025, the last day to submit written questions on October 06, 2025, and a bid opening scheduled for October 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time via a Webex Meeting. Electronic bid submissions are mandatory through a specified ShareFile link, with the contract initially spanning one year and potential renewals for four additional one-year periods.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications and performance requirements for the synthetic ice rink project. While specific budget ranges are not comprehensively detailed, the cost sheet suggests initial-year procurement costs for 575 synthetic ice panels and associated equipment, with subsequent years requiring fewer panels and ongoing maintenance supplies. The contract includes provisions for potential discounts on non-catalog products and allows the state to procure goods for up to 18 months from the intent to award date. The project is subject to funding availability, and the state reserves the right to add or remove items from the core procurement list. Pricing will be structured across a core list and catalog/non-core list, providing flexibility for potential future modifications to the synthetic ice rink infrastructure at E.T. Mahoney Park.