The City of Omaha is soliciting qualified contractors to renovate Lake James Park (4855 Bedford Ave., Omaha, NE 68104). The scope includes demolition and replacement of playground equipment, installation of new site furnishings (benches, picnic tables, trash receptacles, bike racks), earthwork, concrete work, storm‑drainage systems, poured‑in‑place rubber safety surfacing, seeding, and related site improvements. Bidders must submit electronic bids by 11:00 AM on 28 Oct 2026, provide a 5 % bid bond, and be prepared to furnish performance, payment and warranty bonds equal to the contract price. A non‑mandatory pre‑bid meeting is scheduled for 13 Oct 2026 at the park. The contract includes a Small‑Business reserve (10 % of bid) and requires compliance with local labor, classification, and human‑rights ordinances. Work must be completed by 30 Jun 2027.
• Location: Lake James Park, Omaha, NE
• Contract type: Invitation to Bid (public construction)
• Estimated value: multi‑million‑dollar park renovation
• Key trades: playground equipment, site furnishings, civil‑engineering (drainage, earthwork), concrete, landscaping, surfacing
• Mandatory requirements: 5 % bid bond, performance/payment/warranty bonds, SESB participation form, employee classification affidavit, contract compliance filing for contracts ≥ $10 k
• Pre‑bid meeting (optional) 13 Oct 2026, 10:30 AM on‑site
• Bid opening 28 Oct 2026, 11:00 AM (public)
• Completion deadline 30 Jun 2027