Opportunity
Douglas County Ionwave #CI-2026-0067
Omaha Solicits Bids for Citywide Pavement Sealer Application and ESP Compliance
Posted
May 13, 2026
Respond By
June 03, 2026
Identifier
CI-2026-0067
NAICS
238990, 238110
This opportunity involves the City of Omaha Public Works Department seeking bids for the application of penetrating concrete sealer to pavement driving areas at various locations throughout Omaha. - Government Buyer: - City of Omaha Public Works Department - City of Omaha Human Rights and Relations Department (for ESP compliance) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation. - Products/Services Requested: - Penetrating concrete sealer (approx. 484,630.3 square yards to be applied) - Includes surface preparation and application from back of curb to back of curb - Economic Sustainability Program (ESP) Plan compliance services (annual plan, SEB participation, workforce/youth engagement) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Mandatory submission of an Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP) for projects over $650,000, with quarterly updates and annual renewal if project exceeds one year - Incentives for apprentice utilization and penalties for non-compliance - Compliance with local labor laws, responsible contractor certification, employee classification, and proof of insurance - Bid bond (5% of total bid if $50,000 or more), performance and payment bonds required - Substantial completion required within 90 days, final completion within 120 days from Notice to Proceed - Correction period for defects is two years (five years for certain items) - Emphasis on Small and Emerging Small Business (SEB) participation - Locations: - Work performed at various pavement locations throughout Omaha, NE - Contracting office: Omaha/Douglas Civic Center, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68183 - Focus on economically distressed census tracts for ESP compliance
Description
The City of Omaha is soliciting bids for surface preparation, furnishing, and applying penetrating concrete sealer to pavement surface driving areas from back of curb to back of curb at various locations around the city. The contract covers all specified areas, with the possibility of additions or subtractions as directed by the Engineer. The project requires submission of an Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP) and offers an optional apprentice utilization incentive. Bidders must provide a bid bond or acceptable substitute and comply with various certification and compliance requirements.