This is a public tender notice from the Douglas County School District **** (Omaha Public Schools) for the replacement of the boiler at Gomez Heritage Elementary School. Key requirements include demolition of the existing boiler, installation of two new high-efficiency hot water boilers, and related piping, controls, and ducting. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2026. Questions must be submitted in writing via email by May 29, 2026. Bids are due by 2:00 PM CT on June 12, 2026. The project has a substantial completion deadline of September 15, 2026, and final completion within 14 days thereafter. Liquidated damages of **** per day will apply for delays in substantial completion. Bidders must submit a bid bond of 5% of the bid amount. All work must be performed by qualified personnel and in accordance with best trade practices. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and services. The contract documents, including specifications and drawings, must be reviewed carefully. The district reserves the right to accept or reject any bids. The bid is all or nothing and will be awarded to a single bidder.
The substantial completion of the project is due by September 15, 2026, with final completion required no later than fourteen days after substantial completion.
Applications for payment may be submitted up to twice monthly and must be approved by the district's board of education. Retainage of 10% will be held until 50% completion, then reduced to 5%. Final payment is due after all documentation and requirements are met.
The contractor provides a one-year warranty from the date of substantial completion for labor and workmanship. Manufacturers' warranties for materials and equipment must also be assigned to the district.
The district reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or any part thereof and to waive any and all technicalities and irregularities and award the contract based on its determination of the best interests of the district. This is an all or nothing bid, and the bid will only be awarded to one bidder.
Contractors and their personnel must be duly licensed by the city of Omaha to perform mechanical and electrical installation work. Qualified workers are defined as at least one experienced journeyman for every two workers on the jobsite, with a minimum of three workers from project start to completion. At least one crew member must be fluent in English.
If the contractor does not achieve substantial completion by the specified date, they shall pay the district liquidated damages in the sum of **** per day for each calendar day after the substantial completion date.
A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2026, at 9:00 AM CT at Gomez Elementary, **** S 17th St, Omaha, NE **** bidders must attend this meeting to be allowed to submit a bid.
Questions or requests for interpretation must be submitted in writing by email by 2:00 PM CT on or before May 29, 2026.