Douglas County Ionwave #CI-2026-0065

Generator Replacement and Installation Project for Omaha Municipal Facilities

The City of Omaha is launching a major generator upgrade and installation project across several municipal facilities. - Project Scope: - Replacement of existing natural gas generators at Fire Station No. 3, Southeast Police Precinct, Northeast Police Precinct, Northwest Joint Use Facility, Capital Construction Street Maintenance Administration, and Blair Hangar - Installation of new natural gas generators (capacities: 45KW, 60KW, 70KW, 80KW) with sound attenuated weatherproof enclosures - Procurement and installation of automatic transfer switches (ATS) in various sizes (400A, 600A, 208Y/120V, 3 phase, NEMA 3R) - Associated work includes concrete pads, gas piping and boring, grounding systems, electrical panels (including Siemens ITE panelboards), generator annunciator panels, and start/stop/battery charge circuits - Services and Requirements: - Concrete construction, natural gas piping and boring, and electrical integration for fully automated backup power - Contractors must submit an annual Economic Sustainability Program (ESP) plan focused on SEB participation, workforce development, and youth engagement in economically distressed areas - Incentives available for apprentice utilization; penalties for non-compliance - Proof of workers' compensation insurance and compliance with local labor laws required - Procurement Details: - Reserved for Small & Emerging Small Business (SEB) program participants; non-SEB bids considered only if no SEB bids are received - Bid bond required - Notable Requirements: - Coordination with local utilities and adherence to applicable codes - No specific generator OEMs or brands are named; Siemens is referenced for electrical panels - Place of Performance: - Multiple municipal facilities in Omaha and Blair, Nebraska, including fire stations, police precincts, and hangar

Description

The City of Omaha is soliciting bids for the replacement of generators across multiple facilities, installation of a new generator at a single site, and modifications to an existing unit at another site. The project scope includes procurement of generators and automatic transfer switches, concrete construction, natural gas piping and boring, and electrical integration to deliver fully functional automated backup power systems. The anticipated notice to proceed date is July 24, 2026. The bid includes a Small & Emerging Business (SEB) reserve and requires submission of an Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP) and offers an optional apprentice utilization incentive.

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