Douglas County Ionwave #CI-2026-0082

Omaha Solicits Construction of New Fire Station #70 with SEB and Workforce Requirements

The City of Omaha is seeking bids for the construction of Fire Station #70, a new 12,512-square-foot precast concrete facility with three apparatus bays at 180th Street and George Miller Parkway. - Government Buyer: - City of Omaha Public Works Department (Facilities Management Division) - Douglas County Purchasing Office - Human Rights and Relations Department (for Economic Sustainability Program compliance) - Project Scope: - Complete construction of a new fire station, including: - Site development of an undeveloped lot - Mandatory soil surcharge process prior to building construction - Utility connections, parking lots, and landscaping - Delivery of a fully functional facility per project drawings and specifications - Allowance for furnishing and installing key systems and equipment: - 911 Alerting System - Access Control System - Building Controls - Plymovent Vehicle Exhaust System - Fitness Equipment - Furniture and Equipment - Mattresses - Exterior Illuminated Tower Signage - Products/Services Requested: - Lump sum construction of the fire station (1 unit) - Allowance for specified furnishings, fixtures, and equipment (1 unit) - Economic Sustainability Program (ESP) Plan compliance services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with the City’s Small & Emerging Small Business (SEB) Program; 10% SEB reserve on base bid - Mandatory Economic Sustainability Program (ESP) Plan focused on workforce development and SEB participation in economically distressed areas - "Class A or B" General Contractor's License required - Performance and bid bonds required - Optional 5% bid incentive for apprentice utilization (minimum 10% labor hours by apprentices) - Correction period for defects: 2 years (5 years for certain items) - Liquidated damages for delays - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is for general construction and related systems/equipment installation. - Period of performance: Contract time is 570 days from Notice to Proceed (expected by September 1, 2026), with substantial completion in 540 days and final completion in 570 days.

Description

This solicitation is for the construction of a new 12,512-square-foot precast concrete fire station with three apparatus bays located at 180th Street and George Miller Parkway. The project includes initial site development of an undeveloped lot, requiring a mandatory soil surcharge process prior to building construction. The work must result in a complete, fully functional facility including utility connections, parking lots, and landscaping, all in strict accordance with the provided project drawings and specifications. The anticipated notice to proceed is September 1, 2026. The bid includes a Small & Emerging Small Business (SEB) reserve, with specific conditions for bid consideration based on SEB authorization.

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