Douglas County Ionwave #CI-2026-0132 Addendum 1

Lake James Park playground and recreational-facility renovation

The City of Omaha is seeking bids to renovate playground and recreational facilities at Lake James Park in Omaha, Nebraska. - Government buyer: City of Omaha, Department of Parks, Recreation and Public Property; procurement handled through Douglas County Purchasing. The notice identifies Eric J. Carlson as the buyer contact. - Scope: Remove and replace playground equipment and surfacing; install full rubber playground safety surfacing and drainage; replace trash receptacles, benches, picnic tables, concrete walk sections, basketball court and goals; and complete fine grading and seeding. - Products and quantities: One Inclusive Orbit spinner, with colors selected by the Park Planner after award. Quantities and models for other equipment and furnishings are defined in the project specifications. - OEMs and vendors: BCI Burke is the specified spinner manufacturer; Creative Sites is identified as its local distributor. PlayWorld and its Accessible Whirl spinner are referenced in connection with an equivalent proposal. Innovista asked about approval as a poured-in-place rubber surfacing supplier; the materials do not confirm its approval. - Notable requirements: Artificial turf is not acceptable as an equivalent to the specified poured-in-place rubber surfacing. The project includes a 10% reserve for Small and Emerging Small Businesses. A 5% bid security applies to bids at or above the stated threshold, and a performance bond is required after award. - Pricing structure: One lump-sum base bid, plus a separate unit-price line for concrete pavement removal and replacement, measured in square feet. - Performance: Work is expected to run from late 2026 through mid-2027, with completion required by mid-2027.

Description

The City of Omaha is seeking bids for renovation work at Lake James Park. The scope includes removing and replacing playground equipment and surfacing, installing rubber playground safety surfacing and drainage, replacing site furnishings and sections of concrete walk, replacing the basketball court and goals, and fine grading and seeding. The project is a lump-sum bid, with a 10% Small and Emerging Small Business reserve requirement. A bid bond or acceptable substitute is required at 5% of the bid for bids of $50,000 or more; electronic bid submissions are due October 28, 2026.

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