Cowboy Trail Surfacing - Dawes County

The Nebraska Department of Transportation is requesting sealed bids on the Cowboy Trail Surfacing Project in Dawes and Sheridan Counties on behalf of the State of Nebraska–Game and Parks Commission, with bids due May 14, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. and work to commence July 13, 2026.

The scope spans 24.6 miles of concrete pavement surfacing across five work groups: grading and clearing with mobilization and culvert installation; concrete pavement including crushed-rock surface course, signage, bollards, and pavement markings; seeding and erosion control with fabric silt-fence installation and removal; bridge repairs and transitions at Station 171+39; and general items including temporary signage, construction staking, equipment rental, and environmental compliance. The project duration is 261 calendar days. Contractors must be qualified for concrete pavement work of all classes.

The project price range is $0 to $5 million. All work is funded under the Federal-Aid Highway Act, and all applicable federal requirements apply to the contract. Bid opening will be conducted via Webex; letting information will be available on the BidX Letting webpage at least two days prior to the bid deadline. Plans, specifications, and additional information are available at http://dot.nebraska.gov/business-center/business-opp/hwy-bridge-lp/. The Department reserves the right to change quantities without notice; quantities in the bid notice are for information only and should not be used for bidding purposes. Award will be made to a qualified contractor through the sealed bid process; the specific award date will be determined upon bid opening.