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The Nebraska Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for Project No. STP-97-4(109), titled Merritt Reservoir South, located in Cherry County. This highway construction project involves infrastructure improvements including earthwork, bituminous pavement, and the installation and cleanout of plastic pipes and drainage structures. The letting date is October 01, 2026, with a tentative start date of March 29, 2027, and a contract duration of 140 working days. Bidders must meet specific prequalification requirements for Class 9 and 10 and may be required to submit combined bids with project 81114. The contract mandates strict adherence to federal and state regulations, including the Buy America Act, Build America Buy America Act, and Davis-Bacon wage determinations. Compliance with FHWA-1273 and Title VI nondiscrimination provisions is required. Quality assurance is managed through rigorous sampling and testing of materials, with specific smoothness testing tolerances for IRI values. Environmental restrictions are in place, notably prohibiting temporary construction lighting from May 1 to September 30 to protect local habitats. Bids must be submitted to the NDOT Central Office in Lincoln, Nebraska, by 1:30 PM on the letting date.