Douglas County Ionwave #CI-2026-0002

Award for Emergency Utility Cuts and Pavement Repairs in Omaha, NE

This opportunity centers on the City of Omaha's award for the 2026 Emergency Utility Cuts - Major Roadways project. - Government Buyer: - City of Omaha Public Works Department (lead agency) - Douglas County Purchasing (procurement office) - Awarded Vendor: - DPS, llc - Scope of Work: - Emergency repairs and replacement of pavement and sidewalks at various locations across Omaha - Includes excavation, embankment, curb ramp and gutter repair, full-depth saw cutting, sidewalk and driveway repair, multiple types and thicknesses of concrete pavement repair, seeding, sodding, erosion control, retaining wall construction, brick pavement repair, detectable warning panels, removal of trolley tracks, and adjustment of utility valves and manholes - Products/Services Requested: - Over 25 distinct construction line items, each with specified quantities (e.g., 2250 CY excavation, 4200 SF sidewalk repair, 4500 SY 10-inch concrete pavement repair) - Emergency repair services requiring contractor mobilization within 24 hours - Part Numbers and Quantities: - All major items have unique part numbers (e.g., 0201.000 for excavation, 9000.009 for 10-inch concrete pavement repair) - Quantities range from 38 utility valve adjustments to thousands of square feet/yards for repairs - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Submission of an Economic Equity and Inclusion Plan (EEIP) and annual Economic Sustainability Program (ESP) plan - Compliance with ADA standards and local labor laws - Optional apprentice utilization incentive - Bid bond and performance bond required - Contractor must provide cold weather protection for rigid pavement and use blended hydraulic cement (OPW 4000) - Minimum equipment list and rapid response (24-hour mobilization) for emergency repairs - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs are named; the procurement is for construction services and materials - Estimated Contract Value: - $679,043.50 (award value) - Period of Performance: - Anticipated start in early April, with a contract period from April 1, 2026, to April 15, 2027, or until services are no longer required - Competing Companies: - Major regional and national construction firms specializing in municipal pavement and utility repairs could compete - Notable Line Items: - OPW 4000 and OPW 3500 concrete types, full-depth saw cutting, segmental retaining walls, detectable warning panels, and removal of trolley tracks - Services: - Emergency repair services for water main breaks, utility cuts, and pavement damage - Funding: - Capital Special Assessment Fund under Omaha Municipal Code Chapter 10

Description

The City of Omaha is soliciting bids for pavement and sidewalk repair and replacement at various locations throughout the city. The project involves emergency utility cuts on major roadways and requires submission of an Economic Equity and Inclusion Plan (EEIP). The anticipated notice to proceed date is April 1, 2026. The project qualifies for optional apprentice utilization, and bidders must submit a bid bond or acceptable substitute as specified.

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