This is a public tender notice from the City of Hastings, Nebraska, for the Don Henry Power Center Controls Replacement (Contract No. HU ****). The project involves the design, manufacture, furnishing, testing, and delivery of a new DCS control system for a General Electric **** gas turbine generator unit. Bids will be publicly opened on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Bidders are required to prequalify if not on the approved bidders list. Contract documents are available electronically on the city website or for purchase in paper format. Bids must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond of at least 5% of the total bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond within 10 days of award. Time is of the essence. The City will consider timelines of completion of prior contracts, existing workload, and available manpower in evaluating bids. Faxed or emailed bids are not accepted. Bidders must submit all required documents, including a cover sheet, signed addenda, bid bond, proposal pages, and proposed progress payment schedule. Exceptions to specifications must be clearly stated. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. The project completion date is December 20, 2027. The contract includes general conditions, technical specifications, and drawings. A mandatory pre-bid visit is not explicitly stated, but bidders are strongly encouraged to visit the site and inform themselves of all conditions. Contact Brandon Miller for technical questions and Renae Griess for general questions.
The material delivery date is by September 17, 2027, and the project completion date is December 20, 2027.
Payment will be based on the contractor's progress payment schedule, and the purchaser will retain five percent (5%) of the total contract amount for all work completed, including change orders.
The contractor guarantees that the work will be as specified and free from defects in design, workmanship, and materials. The guarantee period shall begin on the date of final payment and end 12 months later, with an extension for any repairs or replacements made under the guarantee.
In evaluating bids received, the City will consider the timelines of completion of prior construction contracts, existing workload of bidders and available manpower that bidder commits to the project.
Bidders without previous successful work history with the City of Hastings must demonstrate before the bid opening that they are qualified to perform the work satisfactorily by submitting written evidence of their qualifications, including maintaining a permanent place of business, having technical knowledge and practical experience, having available organization and qualified manpower, having no just or proper claims pending, and having furnished other systems of similar type and complexity.
Liquidated damages will be assessed at $1,**** per calendar day past the project completion date.
The bidder is strongly encouraged to visit with Hastings prior to submitting a bid and to inform themselves of all conditions and factors that would affect the execution of the work. Contact Brandon Miller for questions or to set up a visit.
If, in the opinion of the contractor or the purchaser, a decision made by the engineer is not in accordance with the meaning and intent of the contract, either party may file with the engineer and the other party to the contract, within 30 days after receipt of the decision, a written objection to the decision.
