Douglas County Ionwave #CI-2026-0083

Omaha Seeks Pre-Qualified Contractors for Lead Soil Remediation at Multiple Residential Sites

The City of Omaha, in partnership with Douglas County Purchasing and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is seeking pre-qualified contractors for comprehensive soil remediation services at over 30 residential sites (Group 530) impacted by lead contamination. - Government Buyer: - City of Omaha (Douglas County Purchasing), in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality - Scope of Work: - Excavation and replacement of lead-contaminated soil at specified residential properties - Soil sampling, digital documentation (video/photo), and environmental response planning - Backfilling with clean, tested topsoil and restoration with sod, mulch, landscape fabric, and river rock - Restoration of landscaping and site features to pre-construction condition - Compliance with EPA and NDEQ fair share goals for minority and women-owned business participation - Strict adherence to OSHA Hazwoper regulations and responsible contractor requirements - Use of Douglas County Pheasant Point Landfill for solid waste disposal - Products and Materials: - Top soil blend (Terry Hughes, Soil Dynamics, or approved equal) - Water Saver RTF sod (Fast Grass or pre-approved equal) - Natural/brown/chocolate mulch - Advanced landscape fabric (Menards SKU 2682545 or approved equal) - 1"-3" river rock - Services Requested: - Soil remediation at each listed address (1 unit per site) - Soil removal to depths of 4-12 inches (up to 24 inches in gardens/play areas) - Confirmation soil sampling using XRF spectrometer - Pre- and post-construction inspections and property owner walkthroughs - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must be pre-qualified with the City of Omaha Planning Department - 5% bid bond required for bids $50,000 or more; performance bond upon award - All work must meet EPA cleanup criteria and be completed by the specified deadline - All sites awarded on an all-or-none basis - No specific OEMs are mandated; materials must meet stated performance and contamination standards

Description

The City of Omaha is soliciting bids from pre-qualified companies for soil remediation services at multiple sites identified as Group 530. The project involves excavation and replacement of lead-contaminated soil to meet EPA cleanup criteria, with specific attention to child-occupied properties. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond if the total bid is $50,000 or more, and the award will be made on an all-or-none basis covering all sites. The contract requires compliance with various regulations including insurance, performance bonds, and employee classification laws.

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