Douglas County Ionwave #CI-2026-0118

Omaha Construction Manager at Risk Sought for Downtown Soccer Stadium Project

The City of Omaha is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) to oversee the development of a new 5,600-seat USL Soccer Stadium and related infrastructure in downtown Omaha. - Government Buyer: - City of Omaha, Douglas County Purchasing Department, Human Rights and Relations Department - Scope of Work: - CMAR services for stadium construction, enabling infrastructure, hazardous soil remediation, and amenities - Comprehensive pre-construction and construction management, including project scheduling, budgeting, constructability reviews, BIM coordination, subcontractor bidding and management, site logistics, temporary utilities, hoisting, safety, and environmental compliance - Coordination with design team and management of all subcontracts - Products/Services Requested: - Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services (no specific product part numbers or quantities listed) - Economic Sustainability Program (ESP) plan compliance services, including workforce development, Small and Emerging Small Business (SEB) participation, and youth engagement - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Mandatory submission of an annual ESP plan with quarterly updates, targeting employment and business opportunities in economically distressed census tracts - Compliance with local labor laws, anti-bribery standards, and embodied carbon reduction strategies - Bid bond requirement (minimum $50) and strict bid security protocols - Detailed compliance reporting and participation in the City’s Economic Sustainability Program - Penalties for non-compliance and incentives for apprentice utilization - No specific OEMs or named vendors; opportunity is open to qualified construction management firms - Estimated project budget is $100 million - Period of performance covers pre-construction through substantial completion, with milestone dates and potential for annual ESP plan renewal

Description

The City of Omaha is soliciting proposals for a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) to manage the construction of the Downtown Soccer Stadium. The selected contractor will provide comprehensive pre-construction and construction services, including project scheduling, budgeting, constructability reviews, subcontractor bidding and management, and coordination with the design team. The procurement requires a bid bond and adherence to specific compliance and reporting requirements. Proposals must be submitted by September 23, 2026, with a pre-proposal meeting scheduled for September 2, 2026.

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