The City of Kearney, Nebraska is seeking bids for the installation of a decorative festoon lighting system in downtown Kearney. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM local time on May 5, 2026, and will be opened immediately after in the City Council Chambers. Bids must be sealed and delivered to the City Clerk's office; facsimile or electronic submissions will not be accepted. Bid security in the form of a bid bond of at least 5% of the proposal is required. The city reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. The successful bidder will be required to provide a payment bond and a performance bond, each for 100% of the contract price. The city is an equal opportunity employer and requires compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including affirmative action for minority business enterprises.
The bid proposals must be received at the City Clerk's office by 2:00 PM local time on May 5, 2026. The bid notice states, sealed proposals will be received at the city clerks office, city hall, 18 east 22nd street, kearney, nebraska until 2: 00 pm, local time on may 5, 2026.
The bid notice mentions that the successful bidder will be required to provide a payment bond, but it does not specify the payment terms for the contractor. The bid notice states, The successful bidder will be required to give a payment bond, and performance bond, each, in the amount of one hundred percent 100 of the contract price.
The bid notice states that the city will accept the proposal deemed most favorable to the City of Kearney. The bid notice states, and to accept any proposal which is deemed most favorable to the city of kearney.
The bid notice specifies that no bid submitted by any contractor which contains a condition or qualification shall be recognized or accepted. The bid notice states, o bid submitted by any contractor which contains a condition or qualification shall be recognized or accepted by the city council.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples. The bid notice states, Items transmitted by facsimile or electronically will not be accepted.