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OPW 54670: Oak Hills Lift Station Replacement
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The City of Omaha has issued a solicitation for the replacement of the Oak Hills Lift Station, including associated sanitary sewer extensions and force main upgrades, with an anticipated notice to proceed on February 19, 2026. Bidders are invited to submit sealed bids electronically by December 17, 2025, following detailed instructions outlined in the project manual, which includes comprehensive specifications, contract forms, and bidding requirements. The project emphasizes small and emerging small business participation through the City’s SEB program, requiring bidders to submit an Economic Sustainability Program Plan and encouraging apprentice utilization with optional incentives for at least 10% of labor hours performed by apprentices. Bidders must provide a bid bond issued by a Nebraska-licensed surety or acceptable substitutes such as certified checks or U.S. government bonds, with original bonds due within seven days of bid closing. The procurement process incorporates a set-aside reserve for SEB-qualified bidders, with non-SEB bids only considered if no SEB-eligible bids are received, and all bids are evaluated for responsiveness, responsibility, and compliance with the specified requirements. The project mandates submission of various certifications and affidavits, including compliance with federal and state labor laws, nondiscrimination policies, and the Nebraska Employee Classification Act. Additional documentation includes apprenticeship incentive forms, responsible contractor compliance forms, and certificates of compliance, all aimed at promoting economic inclusion, workforce development, and adherence to city and federal standards. The scope of work involves surface preparation, coating, and testing of infrastructure components, with strict inspection and acceptance procedures based on ASTM, SSPC, AWWA, and NFPA standards, ensuring quality control at each stage of construction. The contract emphasizes insurance coverage, substitution procedures, and administrative compliance, with detailed instructions for bid submission, evaluation criteria prioritizing responsiveness and qualifications, and provisions for contract administration, payment procedures, and project performance timelines.
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SCOPE: This project's work consists of the replacement of the Oak Hills Lift Station, associated sanitary sewer extensions, and force main replacement.
Anticipated Notice to Proceed date: Thursday, 2/19/2026
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.
