Call 500 51668

The Nebraska Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for Contract ID 51668, Project No. STP-HSIP-88-1(112), involving highway improvements on N-88 in Banner County. The project spans approximately 19.5 miles from the Nebraska-Wyoming state line to the north junction of N-88 and N-71. The scope of work includes trench widening, milling and resurfacing the roadway and shoulders with asphalt, culvert work, and repairs to bridges over Pumpkin Creek, specifically structures S088 01675 and S088 01936. The project has a tentative start date of April 5, 2027, with a contract duration of 110 working days. Award is based on the low bidder, provided they meet strict prequalification requirements regarding financial condition, equipment, personnel experience, and previous performance records. Bidders must comply with the 2017 Standard Specifications for Highway Construction and federal mandates, including the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages, Buy America and Build America Buy America requirements, and various EEO and ADA nondiscrimination policies. Technical requirements include maintaining an International Roughness Index of no more than 68 inches per mile for asphalt pavement and providing reliable internet connectivity for e-ticketing on-site. Contract administration involves the use of ShareFile for document exchange and a prompt payment system requiring first-tier subcontractors to be paid within 20 calendar days of the contractor's receipt of funds. Environmental inspections must be conducted every 14 days or within 24 hours of significant rain events by certified personnel. Bids are due by August 27, 2026, at 1:30 PM and may be submitted in person, by mail, or electronically via BidX.