Contract 96631

Lockman Enterprises LLC, an independent contractor based in Gretna, Nebraska, was awarded a contract by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for construction services at Ponca State Park. The contract, executed on June 29, 2026, encompasses finishing the basements of six mini lodges under the "Mini Lodge Expansion Phase II" project. The base contract value was $206,643.42, with Change Order No. 1 adding $15,000.00 for schedule acceleration, resulting in a total contract amount of $221,643.42. This all-encompassing compensation covers all labor, tools, materials, transportation, equipment, and related work necessary to complete the project.

The original contract required work commencement within ten calendar days of the notice to proceed, with an initial completion deadline of April 30, 2027. Change Order No. 1, effective August 5, 2026, modified the schedule to guarantee project completion by December 31, 2026. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Engineering Division serves as the contracting organization, with the acting head of the Engineering Division designated as the project representative. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses, maintaining comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation and builder's risk insurance, and providing a one-year warranty on all completed work.