Opportunity
Douglas County Ionwave #CI-2026-0100 Addendum 1
Omaha seeks bids for North Downtown Conveyance Sewer construction via microtunneling and hand-mining
Posted
July 29, 2026
Respond By
September 02, 2026
Identifier
CI-2026-0100 Addendum 1
NAICS
237110, 237990
The City of Omaha, Public Works Department, is soliciting bids for the construction of a major combined sewer gravity conveyance project in North Downtown Omaha. - Project scope: - Construction of a 1,970-foot-long, 72-inch diameter combined sewer using microtunneling and hand-mining methods - Includes launching and receiving shafts, site restoration, and multiple contingency allowances (environmental, street repairs, railroad flagger, SWPPP maintenance, construction management software) - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Key requirements: - Submission of an Economic Sustainability Program (ESP) plan focused on expanding employment and business opportunities in economically distressed areas - 3.5% Small and Emerging Small Business (SEB) reserve for ESB and SB Tier 1 & 2 categories - Option for apprentice utilization incentive - Bid bond (5% of total bid for bids over $50,000) and performance bond required - Compliance with local labor laws, insurance, and quarterly ESP reporting - Encourages participation from small and emerging businesses and includes workforce development and youth engagement initiatives - All preparatory, construction, restoration, and contingency tasks are included as lump sum line items
Description
The City of Omaha is soliciting bids for the construction of a 1,970-foot-long, 72-inch inside diameter combined sewer gravity conveyance sewer using microtunneling and hand-mining within bedrock. The project also includes the construction of launching and receiving shafts for tunnel construction. Bidders must submit an Economic Sustainability Plan and may optionally utilize an apprentice utilization incentive. The project has a Small and Emerging Small Business reserve for 3.5% of the total bid and requires specific bid bond documentation. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2026.