115557 O4.pdf

This is a Construction Contract awarded by the Military Department of the State of Nebraska to Elkhorn West Construction, a Nebraska corporation located in Omaha. The contract is identified as NIS# CO 115557 O4 and was executed on February 19, 2026, by Zach Mart (Vice-President of Elkhorn West Construction) and Major General Craig W. Strong (The Adjutant General of Nebraska). The contract is governed by state and federal regulations, with federal funding involvement through the Chief, National Guard Bureau, who maintains approval authority over contract modifications and dispute settlements.

The contract obligates Elkhorn West Construction to perform all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, and other necessary items for the Camp Ashland Training Site (CATS) 509 Sustainment Construction Project located at 220 County Road A, Ashland, Nebraska 68003. The total contract amount is $714,900.00 for the Base Bid and ABI #2. The contractor must commence work within 10 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and complete the entire project within 220 calendar days, including final cleanup. Performance and Labor/Material Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% of the contract value are required prior to construction commencement. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses and permits, maintaining comprehensive insurance coverage (including Builders Risk, Installation Floater, and liability insurance with specified limits), and complying with federal requirements including prevailing wage standards, equal employment opportunity provisions, Clean Air and Water Act compliance, and Build America Buy America Act requirements. Payment will be made monthly based on progress, with a 10% retainage until final completion and acceptance, though this may be reduced to 5% after 50% completion if satisfactory progress is demonstrated.