Douglas County Ionwave #CI-2026-0071

Omaha Compost Operations Facility Construction and Site Improvements

The City of Omaha Public Works Department is seeking bids for the construction of a permanent Compost Operations facility (Oma-Gro building) at 6606 S. 60th Street, Omaha, NE. - Government Buyer: - City of Omaha Public Works Department (primary) - City of Omaha Human Rights and Relations Department (for ESP compliance) - Project Scope: - Construction of a new pre-engineered metal Oma-Gro building (~6,000 sq. ft.) - Installation of a truck scale, septage receiving station, stormwater basin, and site improvements (grading, aggregate work area, site paving) - Demolition and removal of temporary composting facilities and utilities from Phase I - Installation of sanitary sewer piping and manholes, storm sewer lines and manholes, water, gas, electrical, and fiber optic lines - Construction of access drive, rock surfacing, light and camera poles, and retaining walls - Coordination with a pre-selected compost bagging equipment installer for equipment re-assembly - Products/Services Requested: - Mobilization/demobilization (1 unit, 1109.000) - Site pavement construction (9,638 SY, 9000.001) - Compost pile relocation (60,000 CY, 9000.002) - Excavation and haul-off of unsuitable material (14,180 TON, 9000.003) - Suitable material import, backfill, and compaction (13,130 TON, 9000.004) - Allowances for SWPPP, security cameras, access control/intrusion detection, furniture, emergency backfill, and owner's contingency - Pre-selected compost bagging equipment installation (service) - All remaining construction and site work as specified in contract documents - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Annual Economic Sustainability Program (ESP) plan and quarterly reporting for projects over $650,000, with focus on SEB participation and workforce development in economically distressed areas - Minimum 10% apprentice labor hours for incentive eligibility - City of Omaha Class A or B Contractor License required - Compliance with Nebraska Employee Classification Act and Responsible Contractor Compliance - Participation in economic inclusion and workforce development programs - Coordination with USACE for work within the levee critical zone and Emergency Action Plan for high-water events - Liquidated damages for schedule delays; weather delay provisions - Bid, performance, and insurance bonds required - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named; contractor must coordinate with a pre-selected compost bagging equipment installer for equipment re-assembly - Locations: - Primary: 6606 S. 60th Street, Omaha, NE 68117 (project site) - Missouri River Water Resource Recovery Facility (pre-bid meeting) - City of Omaha Public Works Department (contracting office) - Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District levee (regulatory context) - Economically distressed census tracts in Omaha (workforce development focus)

Description

The City of Omaha is soliciting bids for the construction of the permanent Compost Operations building, including the scale, utilities, and site paving. The project involves constructing a new Oma-Gro building, truck scale, septage receiving station, site improvements such as grading, aggregate work area, site paving, sanitary sewer piping and manholes, water piping, and electrical and communications lines. The work also includes demolition and removal of temporary composting operations facilities and utilities from Phase I. The bid requires submission of an Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP), verification of a City of Omaha Class A or B License, and compliance with the Small & Emerging Small Business Program. A bid bond or acceptable substitute is required, and a pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2026.

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