Call 615 61708

Contract 61708, also identified as Project No. NH-2-2(122), is a construction solicitation issued by the Nebraska Department of Transportation for roadway and infrastructure improvements at the Sheridan County Line and Hyannis in Grant County. The scope of work includes grading, electrical work, and bituminous pavement activities, specifically focusing on asphaltic concrete overlay, milling, surface driveway construction, culvert pipe installation, and concrete curb repairs. The project is scheduled for a letting date of October 1, 2026, with a tentative start date of July 19, 2027, and a contract duration of 60 working days. To be eligible for the award, bidders must submit a combined bid for both Call Order 615 and Call Order 610, although separate contracts will be awarded for each. The contract mandates strict adherence to Superpave quality and asphalt smoothness standards, with specific tolerances for air voids and surface deviations. Compliance with federal regulations is required, including the Davis-Bacon Act for wage determinations, the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), and FHWA-1273 provisions. Special requirements include the use of the e-RAILSAFE Program for personnel background screening and the potential for contractor-funded railway flagger services. Bidders must provide bid, performance, and payment bonds, and all official inquiries and submissions are managed through the Bid Express (BidX) website. Final acceptance of materials and dispute resolution are governed by the Department's Engineer and the Quality Assurance Program.