Dodge Expressway Bridge Treatment

The Nebraska Department of Transportation is requesting sealed bids for the Dodge Expressway Bridge Treatment project, a federal-aid highway project involving structural preservation and targeted bridge deck surfacing treatments on elevated expressway infrastructure in Douglas County, with bids due October 1, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. in Room 109 of the Central Office Building at 1500 Nebraska Parkway in Lincoln.

The contract is restricted to qualified contractors specializing in bridges of all classes. Work includes mobilization, polymer concrete bridge deck and approach repairs, bridge deck preparation, temporary barricading, pavement marking removal and installation, signage, and environmental compliance measures across two bridge groups (Group 6 and Group 6A). Specific quantities include 31 square yards of polymer concrete repair for Group 6 and 29 square yards for Group 6A; approximately 32,041 and 29,909 square yards of bridge deck preparation respectively; 6,275 barricade days (Type II) and 1,225 barricade days (Type III); 1,500 temporary sign days and 1,700 sign days; 29,250 linear feet of pavement marking removal; and 58,500 linear feet of permanent pavement marking. The Nebraska Department of Transportation reserves the right to adjust item quantities without notice.

The bid price range is $0.00 to $5,000,000.00. The contract start date is May 3, 2027, with an estimated duration of 30 working days. The project is subject to all mandatory federal requirements under the Federal-Aid Highway Act, including environmental commitment compliance and environmental disincentive provisions. Sealed bids will be opened via an online platform; access information is available on the BidX Letting webpage. Plans, specifications, and additional letting information are available at http://dot.nebraska.gov/business-center/business-opp/hwy-bridge-lp/.