District 2 Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) Retrofit

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is requesting bids on the District 2 Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) Retrofit project to upgrade Intelligent Transportation Systems infrastructure in Sarpy and Douglas Counties (Omaha metro area), with bids due August 27, 2026 at 1:30 PM. Contractors must hold prequalification under both Class 8B (Electrical) and Class 10 (General) to bid.

The scope encompasses retrofitting and modernizing existing Dynamic Message Signs located on select highway and interstate locations. Work includes extensive coordination with major local telecommunications and energy providers (AT&T Communications, Cox Communications, Lumen, Metropolitan Utilities District, Omaha Public Power District, and others). The contractor must also coordinate with two concurrent projects: ITS-NH-D2(117) CN 22922 (District 2 DMS Replacement in Omaha) and related I-680 and N-50 projects. The contract duration is 15 working days, with a tentative start date of January 4, 2027. Peak construction hours are 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Monday through Sunday (including holidays); temporary lane closures are restricted to non-peak hours and limited to one mile in length. All right-of-way has been acquired. The contractor must coordinate with Nebraska One Call (811) for utility locating, though no utility conflicts are anticipated within the existing DMS structure footprint.

The project is subject to federal requirements including Buy America provisions, Davis-Bacon wage determinations, and FHWA Form 1273 contract provisions. Environmental commitments include threatened and endangered species conservation conditions, wetland protection, bald eagle nesting surveys if construction begins between February 1 and April 15, and restrictions on Section 4(f) properties (Northwest Park). The contractor must maintain general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and automobile liability of $1 million CSL, plus statutory workers' compensation coverage. Federal immigration verification through E-Verify and certified payroll submission within seven days are required. Project Control Number 22921, Project Number ITS-NH-D2(116).