Opportunity
Douglas County Ionwave #CO-2026-0024
Douglas County 2026 Storm Sewer Repair Project: Grading, Storm Sewer, and Erosion Control
Posted
July 15, 2026
Respond By
August 05, 2026
Identifier
CO-2026-0024
NAICS
237110, 237990
Douglas County, Nebraska is seeking bids for its 2026 Storm Sewer Repair project, managed by the Douglas County Purchasing Department and Engineer's Office. - Government Buyer: - Douglas County Purchasing Department and Douglas County Engineer's Office - Project Scope: - Storm sewer repairs, grading, and erosion control at multiple county locations - Includes all labor, materials, and equipment for: - Clearing and grubbing - Removal and replacement of concrete trails and imprinted concrete - Removal, relocation, and installation of storm sewer pipes (24", 30", 36" diameters; reinforced concrete and corrugated metal) - Embankment (833 cubic yards of borrow material) - Construction of manholes (60"), pipe bedding, and collars - Erosion control measures: seeding (Type I, II, III), fertilizer, erosion control blankets, mulch, and bluegrass sod - Temporary traffic control - Products/Services Requested: - Detailed line items for each construction and erosion control activity (see below for full list) - Specific seed mixes and application rates for rural, semi-urban, and urban areas - Erosion control blankets must meet ASTM and ECTC standards - Bluegrass sod must be weed-free, fertilized, and maintained for 30 days post-installation - Notable Requirements: - Bid bond (5% of bid) required for bids $70,000 or more; performance bond (100%) required upon award - Compliance with Nebraska Employee Classification Act, insurance, and fair labor standards - Strict 28-calendar-day completion window from Notice to Proceed; liquidated damages for delays - No specific OEMs or brand names are specified; bidders may propose any compliant products meeting the technical specifications.
Description
Douglas County is soliciting bids for the 2026 Storm Sewer Repair project, which involves grading, storm sewer repairs, and erosion control at various locations. The project requires qualified contractors to provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the work as specified in the bid documents. Bidders must submit a bid bond or acceptable substitute equal to 5% of the bid amount if the bid is $70,000 or more, with the original document due within seven days after the bid closing. The successful bidder will also be required to furnish a performance bond equal to 100% of the contract amount.