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OPW 54269: Siphon Upgrade at Thomas Creek and Little Papio
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The contract involves a construction project for the City of Omaha, focusing on siphon and sewer replacement, sewer rehabilitation, surface restoration, and creek channel stabilization, with an anticipated notice to proceed on February 17, 2026. Bidders are invited to submit proposals, with a preference for Small & Emerging Small Business (SEB) certified firms, as the project includes an SEB reserve and requires submission of an Economic Sustainability Program Plan to promote local economic development and workforce inclusion. The project mandates compliance with various city and state programs, including apprenticeship utilization—offering a 5% bid incentive for contractors committing to at least 10% apprentice labor—and adherence to the Nebraska Employee Classification Act and Fair Labor Standards. Bid security must be provided via a Nebraska-licensed surety bond, certified check, or U.S. Government Bond, with original documents due within seven days of bid closing. The bid process is conducted electronically, with detailed instructions on submission procedures, required forms, and certifications, including participation disclosures and affidavits affirming legal and labor compliance. The scope of work encompasses sewer infrastructure upgrades, creek stabilization, and surface restoration, with technical specifications outlined in the project manual. The contract value is estimated between $500,000 and $1,500,000, though specific pricing details are not provided in the available documents. Bidders must address various compliance and certification requirements, including responsible contractor obligations, apprenticeship commitments, and economic inclusion plans, all of which are subject to review and approval by the city’s departments. The project emphasizes economic sustainability, workforce development, and adherence to safety and legal standards, with the bid evaluation likely considering SEB participation, apprenticeship utilization, and compliance with city-specific programs. Overall, the contract presents a comprehensive procurement process aimed at fostering local economic growth, ensuring technical and legal compliance, and delivering critical sewer infrastructure improvements within the specified timeline.
General Info
Place of Performance
NE, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
SCOPE: This project involves siphon and adjacent sewer replacement, sewer rehabilitation, surface restoration, and creek channel stabilization.
Anticipated Notice to Proceed date: Tuesday, 2/17/2026 This bid has an SEB reserve. More information can be found in the Attachments tab in the specifications/project manual. Non-registered SEB bidders are invited to submit bids, but non-SEB authorized bids will only be considered in the event that the City fails to receive bids from SEB authorized bidders. In the event that the City receives a bid from an SEB authorized bidder all non-SEB authorized bids shall be automatically rejected for failing to meet the SEB reserve requirements set forth in the bid specifications, and the SEB authorized bids received will be evaluated for possible contract award.
Q1: How can I find out more about certification with the City of Omaha Small & Emerging Small Business Program?
A1: More information is on Omaha Human Rights & Relations Department's website: https://humanrights.cityofomaha.org/economic- development/small-and-emerging-small-business-seb This project requires submission of an Economic Sustainability Program Plan (ESP).
This project qualifies for Apprentice utilization. Contractor should attach Apprenticeship Incentive Form (AIF) with their bid submission to utilize this provision (optional).
Requirement for Bid Bond: The surety company issuing the bid bond should be licensed by the State of Nebraska and listed on the current edition of Circular 570 of the United States Department of the Treasury. Acceptable substitutes for a bid bond: a certified check, an official bank check, a cashier's checks drawn on a national bank or a bank chartered under the laws of the state, payable to City of Omaha, or lawful money of the United States, or a United States Government Bond (negotiable). LETTERS OF CREDIT ARE NOT AN ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR A BID BOND AND WOULD BE CAUSE FOR REJECTION OF BID.
The bid bond amount is listed in the Attributes section.
A copy of the bid bond/acceptable substitute shall be uploaded in the Response Attachments section. The original document must be received by the City Clerk, 1819 Farnam Street LC-1, Omaha-Douglas Civic Center, Omaha, NE 68183 within seven (7) calendar days of the closing date and time indicated.
QUESTIONS: Bidders must submit bid questions in the Questions tab of the bid event. Questions will be answered within one (1) day of the questions cutoff date/time.
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