Assist the Housing & Recreational Vehicle Director of the Commission...

Location:	Nebraska
Posted:	Nov 12, 2025
Due:	Jan 5, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Nebraska
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
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State of Nebraska

Nebraska Public Service Commission

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

RETURN TO:

Nebraska Public Service Commission

1200 The Atrium, Suite 300

Lincoln, NE 68509

Phone: (402) 471-3101

SOLICITATION NUMBER

RELEASE DATE

RFQ 25-1

November 10, 2025

OPENING DATE AND TIME

PROCUREMENT CONTACT

January 5, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Central Time

Steve Kelso

This form is part of the specification package and must be signed in ink and returned, along with

information documents, by the opening date and time specified.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

SCOPE OF SERVICE

The State of Nebraska, Nebraska Public Service Commission (Commission), is issuing this Request

for Qualifications RFQ 25-1 for the purpose of gathering information to assist the Housing &

Recreational Vehicle Director of the Commission identify qualified candidates for appointment as a

modular housing, manufactured housing, and/or recreational vehicle plan reviewer/inspector.

Written questions are due no later than December 1, 2025, and should be submitted via e-mail to

steven.kelso@nebraska.gov.

Respondent should submit one (1) original of the entire RFQ response. RFQ responses should be

submitted by the RFQ due date and time.

Sealed RFQ responses should be received in the offices of the Commission by the date and time of

RFQ opening indicated above.

RESPONDENT MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING

By signing this Request For Qualification form, the Respondent guarantees compliance with the provisions stated in this

Request for Qualification.

FIRM/NAME:

COMPLETE ADDRESS:

TELEPHONE NUMBER:

SIGNATURE:

TYPED NAME & TITLE OF SIGNER:

FAX NUMBER:

DATE:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS................................................................................................................... i

TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................... ii

SCOPE OF THE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION ............................................................................. 1

A. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS........................................................................................................... 1

II. RFQ RESPONSE PROCEDURES......................................................................................................... 2

A. OFFICE AND CONTACT PERSON............................................................................................ 2

B. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................ 2

C. COMMUNICATION WITH STATE STAFF .................................................................................. 2

D. WRITTEN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS .................................................................................. 2

E. ORAL INTERVIEWS/PRESENTATIONS AND/OR DEMONSTRATIONS................................... 3

F. SUBMISSION OF RESPONSE .................................................................................................. 3

G. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 3

H. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION OPENING ............................................................................ 4

LATE REQUEST FOR INFORMATION RESPONSES ................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE OF WORK............................................................................. 5

A. PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND ................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

B. CURRENT ENVIRONMENT....................................................................................................... 6

C. SCOPE OF WORK..................................................................................................................... 6

Form A Vendor Contact Sheet ....................................................................................................................... 7

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SCOPE OF THE REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

The State of Nebraska, Nebraska Public Service Commission is issuing this Request for Qualifications,

RFQ 25-1 for the purpose of gathering information to assist the Housing & Recreational Vehicle Director

of the Commission identify qualified candidates for appointment as a modular housing, manufactured

housing, and/or recreational vehicle plan reviewer / inspector

ALL INFORMATION PERTINENT TO THIS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS CAN BE FOUND ON

THE INTERNET AT: https://psc.nebraska.gov/housing

A. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The Commission expects to adhere to the tentative procurement schedule shown below. It

should be noted, however, that some dates are approximate and subject to change.

ACTIVITY

1 Release Request for Qualifications

2 Last day to submit written questions

3 Commission responds to written questions through Request for

Qualifications “Addendum” and/or “Amendment” to be posted to

the internet at: https://psc.nebraska.gov/housing

4 RFQ opening

Location: Nebraska Public Service Commission

Attn: Housing & Recreational Vehicle Director

1200 “N” Street, Suite 300

Lincoln, Nebraska 68508

5 RFQ Closing

Location: Nebraska Public Service Commission

Attn: Housing & Recreational Vehicle Director

1200 “N” Street, Suite 300

Lincoln, Nebraska 68508

DATE/TIME

November 10, 2025

December 1, 2025

December 19, 2025

January 5, 2026

2:00 PM

Central Time

April 3, 2026

5:00 PM

Central Time

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II. RFQ RESPONSE PROCEDURES

A. OFFICE AND CONTACT PERSON

Responsibilities related to this Request for Qualifications reside with the Commission. The point

of contact for the RFQ is as follows:

Name:

Agency:

Address:

Steve Kelso

Nebraska Public Service Commission

1200 “N” Street

Lincoln, Nebraska 68508

Address:

Telephone:

E-Mail:

P.O. Box 94927

Lincoln, Nebraska 68508

402-471-3101

steven.kelso@nebraska.gov

B. GENERAL INFORMATION

A subsequent Request for Proposal (RFP) may not be issued as a result of this RFQ. There will

not be a contract as a result of this RFQ and the Commission is not liable for any cost incurred

by respondents in replying to this RFQ. If an RFP is issued, the information provided will assist

the Commission in developing the Request for Proposal. This RFQ does not obligate the

Commission to reply to the RFQ responses, to issue an RFP, or to include any RFQ provisions

or responses provided by respondents in any RFP.

C. COMMUNICATION WITH STATE STAFF

From the date the Request for Qualifications is issued and until RFQ opening (as shown in the

Schedule of Events), contact regarding this RFQ between potential respondents and individuals

employed by the Commission or State should be restricted to written communication with the

staff designated above as the point of contact for this Request for Qualification.

The following exceptions to these restrictions are permitted:

1. Written communication with the person(s) designated as the point(s) of contact for this

Request for Qualifications;

2. contacts made pursuant to any pre-existing contracts or obligations; and

3. Commission-requested presentations, key personnel interviews, clarification sessions,

or discussions.

Violations of these conditions may be considered sufficient cause to reject a respondent’s

response to the RFQ. No individual member of the Commission/State or employee of the

Commission/State is empowered to make binding statements regarding this RFQ. The

Commission will issue any clarifications or opinions regarding this RFQ in writing.

D. WRITTEN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Any explanation desired by a respondent regarding the meaning or interpretation of any Request

for Qualifications provision should be submitted in writing to the Commission and clearly marked

“RFQ Number 25-1; Nebraska Plan Reviewer/Housing Inspector Questions”. It is preferred that

questions be sent via e-mail to steven.kelso@nebraska.gov.

It is recommended that respondents submit questions sequentially numbered, include the RFQ

reference and page number using the following format.

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Question RFQ Section

Number Reference

RFQ Page

Number

Question

Written answers will be provided through an addendum to be posted on the Internet at

https://psc.nebraska.gov/housing on or before the date shown in the Schedule of Events.

E. ORAL INTERVIEWS/PRESENTATIONS AND/OR DEMONSTRATIONS

The Housing & Recreational Vehicle Director reserves the right to conduct oral

interviews/presentations and/or demonstrations if required at the sole invitation of the Housing

& Recreational Vehicle Director.

Any cost incidental to the oral interviews/presentations and/or demonstrations shall be borne

entirely by the respondent and will not be compensated by the Commission or State.

F. SUBMISSION OF RESPONSE

The following describes the requirements related to the RFQ submission, handling and review

by the Commission.

To facilitate the response review process, one (1) original of the entire RFQ response should be

submitted. RFQ responses should be submitted by the RFQ due date and time.

A separate sheet must be provided that clearly states which sections have been

submitted as proprietary or have copyrighted materials. RFQ responses should reference

the request for qualifications number and be sent to the specified address. Please note that the

address label should appear as specified on the face of each container. If a recipient phone

number is required for delivery purposes, 402-471-3101 should be used. The Request for

Qualifications number must be included in all correspondence.

G. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

Data contained in the response and all documentation provided therein, become the property of

the State of Nebraska and the data become public information upon opening the response. If

the respondent wishes to have any information withheld from the public, such information must

fall within the definition of proprietary information contained within Nebraska’s public record

statutes. All proprietary information the respondent wishes the Commission to withhold must be

submitted in a sealed package, which is separate from the remainder of the response. The

separate package must be clearly marked PROPRIETARY on the outside of the package.

Respondent may not mark their entire Request for Qualifications as proprietary. Failure of the

respondent to follow the instructions for submitting proprietary and copyrighted information may

result in the information being viewed by other respondents and the public. Proprietary

information is defined as trade secrets, academic and scientific research work which is in

progress and unpublished, and other information which if released would give advantage to

business competitors and serve no public purpose (see Neb. Rev. Stat. § 84-712.05(3)). In

accordance with Attorney General Opinions 92068 and 97033, vendors submitting information

as proprietary may be required to prove specific, named competitor(s) who would be advantaged

by release of the information and the specific advantage the competitor(s) would receive.

Although every effort will be made to withhold information that is properly submitted as

proprietary and meets the State’s definition of proprietary information, the Commission and State

is under no obligation to maintain the confidentiality of proprietary information and accepts no

liability for the release of such information.

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Project Documents	Date Posted	Document Format(s)
Request for Qualifications:	11/12/25	PDF

Assist the Housing & Recreational Vehicle Director of the Commission identify qualified candidates for appointment as a modular housing, manufactured housing, and/or recreational vehicle plan reviewer/inspector

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