Call 605 61742

The Nebraska Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for Call Order 605, Contract ID 61742, Project No. ITS-NH-D6(110), which involves the refit of Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) in District 6 across Dawson, Keith, Lincoln, and Deuel counties. The project is scheduled for a tentative start date of January 4, 2027, with a contract duration of 25 working days. Award will be granted to the low bidder who meets specific qualification gates regarding financial standing, equipment availability, personnel experience, and performance records. Bids must be submitted by August 27, 2026, at 1:30 PM via in-person delivery, mail, or the BidX electronic platform. Technical requirements include adherence to the 2017 Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, the National Electric Code, and NEMA Standards Publication TS 4-2005. Contractors must maintain a minimum 30-foot clearance between the roadway and the bottom of the sign structures and are prohibited from placing corporate logos on the exterior of the signs. Acceptance of the DMS is contingent upon a successful 90-day continuous testing period using the central NDOT ATMS software. The contract incorporates stringent federal regulations, including Buy America and Build America Buy America (BABA) preferences, Davis-Bacon Act labor standards for projects exceeding 2,000 dollars, and various nondiscrimination and ADA compliance mandates. Administration is handled by the NDOT Construction Division in Lincoln, Nebraska, with specific reporting requirements for subcontractor payments and environmental inspections.