Lake James Park Renovation

The City of Omaha is soliciting qualified contractors to renovate Lake James Park (4855 Bedford Ave., Omaha, NE 68104). The scope includes demolition, site earthwork, installation of new playground equipment, basketball goals, site furnishings (benches, picnic tables, trash receptacles, bike racks), poured‑in‑place rubber safety surfacing, concrete work, painted pavement markings, seeding of turf, storm‑drainage piping and structures, and underground warning‑tape markings. Bids must be submitted electronically by 11:00 a.m. on 28 Oct 2026, with a 5 % bid bond (or acceptable substitute). A non‑mandatory pre‑bid meeting is scheduled for 13 Oct 2026 at the park. The contract requires performance, payment and warranty bonds equal to 100 % of the contract price, compliance with small‑business participation goals (10 % SEB reserve), and adherence to Nebraska labor and classification statutes. Work must be completed by 30 Jun 2027. • Location: Lake James Park, Omaha, NE • Bid submission: electronic via Douglas County Purchasing (Ionwave) by 28 Oct 2026 • Pre‑bid meeting: 13 Oct 2026, 10:30 a.m., on‑site (non‑mandatory) • Required bonds: 5 % bid bond; 100 % performance, payment & warranty bonds • Small‑business reserve: 10 % of total bid amount • Key trades: civil/earthwork, concrete, playground equipment, surfacing, storm‑drainage, site furnishings • Completion deadline: 30 Jun 2027