Call 205 22935

Solicitation 22935, titled Signal Infrastructure Phase F1 (Project No. CMAQ-28(164)), is issued by the Nebraska Department of Transportation for work in Douglas County on behalf of the City of Omaha. The project involves the installation and replacement of signal infrastructure, specifically focusing on the installation of 24 and 48 strand single mode fiber optic cabling, 2 inch jacked conduit, and various pull boxes. The scope also includes the removal and replacement of signal cabinets, some requiring new bases, and the execution of intermediate and multicable fusion splices. The contract is scheduled for a tentative start date of April 1, 2027, with a performance period of 210 calendar days. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder based on the summation of quantities and unit bid prices. Prospective bidders must be prequalified based on their experience, equipment, and financial condition. Technical requirements mandate compliance with IMSA specifications, the National Electrical Code, and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Material standards include specific UL labeling for conductors and compatibility with Corning Cable Systems SMF-28e specifications. Acceptance is contingent upon successful UPS system testing, which requires the system to operate on battery power for 30 minutes. Administrative requirements include adherence to the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts for wages, Build America Buy America Act (BABA) and Buy America Act (BAA) for materials, and FHWA-1273 for equal employment opportunity. Bidders must provide a Proposal Guaranty Bid Bond and a Subcontractor/Supplier Quotations List. The project also requires an Individual 401 Water Quality Certification and compliance with the NDOT Unexpected Waste Action Plan for contaminated soils.