The City of Hastings, Nebraska is seeking sealed proposals for the ASR Phase IV: W17 Water Main project. The project involves the installation of approximately 4,761 linear feet of HDD HDPE water main, along with associated fittings and valves. Bidders are required to submit proposals by 4:00 PM on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The contract documents, including plans and specifications, are available on the City of Hastings website or can be obtained in electronic PDF format. A paper copy is available for purchase. Bids must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond of not less than five percent of the total bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a 3-year maintenance bond within ten days of the award. The city will consider timelines of completion of prior contracts, existing workload, and available manpower when evaluating bids. No faxed or emailed bid returns are accepted; bids must be hand-delivered or sent via USPS, FedEx, UPS, or other carrier.
The deadline for submitting sealed proposals is 4:00 PM on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
The contract states that payment will be made within thirty (30) days after the acceptance of material, equipment, and/or labor by the purchaser.
The contractor shall warrant the work constructed under his contract and keep it in good repair at no cost to the owner for a period of three (3) years from the date of formal acceptance by said owner.
In the award of contract, consideration will be given not only to the prices bid but also the mechanical and other equipment available to the bidder, the financial responsibility of the bidder, and his ability and experience in the performance of like or similar contracts.
Bidders are required to examine carefully the site, and the proposal, plans, specifications, special provisions, and contract form, for the work contemplated, and it will be assumed that the bidder has investigated and is satisfied as to the conditions to be encountered, as to the character, quality, and quantities of work to be performed and materials to be furnished, and as to the requirements of these specifications, the special provisions, and contract.
The contractor shall pay a fee of **** per working day for failure to perform work within either the specified project period or the contract completion date.
The bidder may be required to furnish a complete statement of the origin, composition, and manufacture of any or all materials to be used in the construction of the work, together with samples, which samples may be subjected to the tests provided for in these specifications to determine their quality and fitness for the work.
All disputes arising under this contract or its interpretation, whether involving law or fact or both, or extra work, and all claims for alleged breach of contract shall within ten (10) days of commencement of the dispute be presented by the contractor to the city for decision.
