Lake James Park Renovation

The City of Omaha is soliciting bids for the comprehensive renovation of Lake James Park located at 4855 Bedford Avenue. The project encompasses demolition, new construction, and installation of a variety of park amenities and infrastructure. Work includes playground equipment, basketball goals, site furnishings, earthwork, concrete paving, painted pavement markings, poured‑in‑place safety surfacing, seeding, storm‑drainage piping and structures, and warning‑marking tape installation. The contract requires a 5 % bid bond (or acceptable substitute), performance, payment and warranty bonds equal to 100 % of the contract price, and compliance with local small‑business and labor regulations. Bids are due electronically by 11:00 a.m. on 28 Oct 2026; a non‑mandatory pre‑bid meeting is scheduled for 13 Oct 2026 at the park site. The anticipated notice to proceed is 18 Dec 2026, with final project completion required by 30 Jun 2027. • Scope: playground & sports equipment, site furnishings, grading & earthwork, concrete pads, pavement markings, safety surfacing, landscaping (seeding). • Utilities: new storm‑drainage system (HDPE pipe, catch basins, inlets, manholes) and underground warning‑marking tape. • Bonds: 5 % bid bond, 100 % performance/payment/warranty bonds. • Small‑Business Goal: 10 % of total bid reserved for ESB/SB Tier 1‑2. • Submission: electronic via Douglas County Purchasing (Ionwave) portal; required bid bond or certified check. • Timeline: Bid opening 28 Oct 2026, NTP ~18 Dec 2026, completion 30 Jun 2027.