Call 500 51657

Solicitation 51657, titled Chadron North, is a construction project issued by the Nebraska Department of Transportation for work on US-385 in Dawes County. The project is scheduled for letting on October 1, 2026, with a tentative start date of April 5, 2027, and a performance period of 175 working days. The scope of work is comprehensive, encompassing grading, culverts, seeding, bridge work at Station 212+45.55, guardrail installation, electrical work, and bituminous pavement activities. Additionally, the project includes the installation of a tower camera site and Intelligent Transportation Systems hardware, requiring coordination with the ITS Project Manager. The contract mandates strict adherence to NDOT Standard Specifications, OSHA and ANSI safety standards, and environmental regulations, including the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and US Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit NWP3. Contractors must comply with the Build America, Buy America Act and the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts for wage requirements. Key administrative requirements include the submission of certified payrolls in PDF format within seven days of payment and the use of the Department's prompt payment reporting system for lower-tier subcontractors. Quality acceptance is based on specific technical criteria for asphalt density, air voids, and surface deviation, with the Department serving as the final arbiter for testing disputes. Bidders must provide a Proposal Guaranty Bid Bond and maintain public liability and property damage insurance.