Lake James Park Renovation

The City of Omaha is seeking qualified contractors to renovate Lake James Park located at 4855 Bedford Ave., Omaha, NE. The scope includes demolition, installation of new playground equipment, basketball goals, site furnishings, poured‑in‑place rubber safety surfacing, concrete work, storm drainage, seeding, and associated warning‑marking tape. Bidders must submit electronic bids by 11:00 a.m. on 10/28/2026, provide a 5 % bid bond (or acceptable substitute), and be prepared to begin work after a Notice to Proceed expected 12/18/2026. The project must be completed by 6/30/2027 and includes requirements for performance, payment, and warranty bonds, SEB participation, and compliance with local labor and classification statutes. • Location: Lake James Park, Omaha, NE • Estimated contract value: multi‑million dollars (see payout estimate) • Key deliverables: playground equipment, basketball goals, site furnishings, rubber surfacing, concrete pads, storm‑drain system, seeding, and utility warning tape • Mandatory documents: bid bond, SESB participation form, employee classification affidavit, contract compliance report (for contracts ≥ $10 k) • Pre‑bid meeting (non‑mandatory): 10/13/2026, 10:30 a.m., on‑site • Site visit: allowed any day, 5 a.m.–11 p.m., no appointment required.