Replacement of County Bridge J-138 (24-40

Solicitation 25-118, issued by the City of Lincoln for Lancaster County, Nebraska, concerns the replacement of County Bridge J-138 (Project 24-40). The project involves comprehensive construction activities including bridge replacement, culvert tapping, erosion control using slash mulch, and fertilizer application. All work must adhere to the 2017 Nebraska Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and NCHRP Report 350 standards. The contract requires a performance and payment bond each equal to 100 percent of the total contract value and mandates a 75-working-day completion timeline, with a daily disincentive of 500 dollars for delays. Bids must be submitted electronically via the E-Bid portal by May 30, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Required documentation includes an itemized spreadsheet, a project schedule, a Contractor Work Resume Form for those not on the NDOT approved list, and several mandatory certifications. These certifications cover the Nebraska Employee Classification Act, E-Verify compliance, and the Foreign Adversary Contracting Prohibition Act. Award selection is based on a trade-off process to identify the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose offer is most advantageous to the owner, considering factors such as past performance and technical suitability. Contractors must also meet strict insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Workers Compensation.