East Treatment Plant HVAC & Fire Systems Rehab

The City of Lincoln is soliciting bids for Phase I rehabilitation of the East Water Treatment Plant and South Pumping Station HVAC and fire‑protection systems. The work is a single‑prime construction contract that includes replacement of three air‑handler units, a chiller, two new 1,400 MBH boilers, seven VAV units, associated ductwork, controls, and fire‑detection equipment, plus construction of two new office spaces and an exterior egress path. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre‑bid meeting and site tour, submit a lump‑sum bid for the base HVAC package and an alternate bid for the fire‑protection package, and demonstrate recent experience on comparable HVAC projects. The contract requires substantial completion within 420 calendar days after the notice to proceed. • Location: East Water Treatment Plant, 401 US‑6, Ashland, NE 68003 • Scope: HVAC equipment replacement, new boilers, chiller, VAVs, digital controls, office build‑out, fire‑panel and smoke‑detector replacement (alternate) • Delivery: Lump‑sum bids for base and alternate packages • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting 9/22/2026 with site tour • Bid deadline 10/6/2026; questions due 9/24/2026 • Required experience: General contractor with HVAC projects completed in past 5 years • Project schedule: 420 days to substantial completion, 450 days to final completion • Contact: Teresa Fleming, Asst. Purchasing Agent (402) 441‑7414, [email protected]