OPW 55167: Northeast Omaha High-Rate Treatment Basin (NEOHRTB) Package 1 - North Downtown Conveyance Sewer (NDCS)

The City of Omaha is soliciting qualified contractors to construct a 1,970‑foot, 72‑inch inside‑diameter combined sewer gravity conduit (Package 1 – North Downtown Conveyance Sewer) using micro‑tunneling and hand‑mining through bedrock, plus launch and receiving shafts. The bid package includes detailed specifications, a mandatory Economic Sustainability Plan, SEB participation requirements, and a bid bond (or acceptable substitute). Bidders must be registered in Nebraska, hold a Nebraska Contractor Registration, and submit all required forms, submittals, and bonds by the deadline. A non‑mandatory pre‑bid conference and site tour are scheduled for 8 Oct 2026. The anticipated Notice to Proceed is 10 Oct 2026. • Scope: 1,970 ft, 72‑in. combined sewer tunnel (micro‑tunneling & hand‑mining) and associated shafts. • Required submissions: Bid form, bid bond (or certified check), Economic Sustainability Plan, Apprenticeship Incentive Form (optional), qualifications, licensing documentation. • SEB reserve: 3.5 % of total bid, with participation disclosure and ESP required. • Pre‑bid conference: 8 Aug 2026, 1 PM CDT (virtual option via Google Meet). • Bid deadline: 2 Sept 2026, 11 AM CDT; bids to be delivered to City Clerk, 1819 Farnam St., Omaha, NE 68183. • Notice to Proceed: 14 Oct 2026. • Required licenses: Nebraska Contractor Registration (City of Omaha contractor license not required). • Performance bonds, insurance, and compliance with USACE DIPP requirements are stipulated.