Call 405 42947

Project NH-81-1(126), also identified as Contract ID 42947 and Call Order 405, is a highway construction solicitation by the Nebraska Department of Transportation for work on US-81 at Bruning North and South in Fillmore and Thayer counties. The scope of work includes grading, seeding, and the installation of culverts, bridges, and concrete reinforcement. Specific technical requirements include the use of ultraviolet light cured-in-place pipe glass reinforced plastic liners and the installation of approximately 230 linear feet of saw and seal joints. The project is scheduled for a letting date of October 1, 2026, with a tentative start date of May 3, 2027, and a contract duration of 100 working days. The contract mandates strict adherence to NDOT Standard Specifications and federal regulations, including the Davis-Bacon Act for wages, Executive Order 11246 for equal opportunity, and the Build America, Buy America Act. Special safety requirements are in place for work on UPRR property, requiring personnel to be trained in UPRR Contractor Minimum Safety Requirements. Quality standards are strictly defined, including a minimum in-place asphalt density of 92.5% for lanes and a placement temperature between 265 and 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Bids must be submitted via BidX, mail, or in-person by prequalified contractors, and the project requires the provision of both performance and payment bond sureties.