Electrical Utilities Building Addition

The City of North Platte, Nebraska is requesting sealed bids for an electrical utilities building addition at 615 North Tabor Avenue, with bids due August 11, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time at City Hall.

The scope consists of removal of existing concrete paving and construction of a pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) for maintenance shop storage. Work includes a new concrete entry apron, modified existing fence, new concrete foundation and floor slab, fully enclosed PEMB shell, tie-ins to existing buildings, and modified roofing and roof drainage coordination. The City will perform all electrical and HVAC work; the contractor is responsible for obtaining building permits and verifying all required permits and licenses prior to construction.

Substantial completion is required by August 14, 2026. The City will award a single prime contract on a stipulated price basis. The project manager and construction superintendent must each have successfully completed three comparable projects, with references subject to City approval. Change order overhead and profit are capped at 5% for subcontractors on net extra costs and 10% for the contractor's own forces.

Bidders must submit a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond equal to 5% of their proposal. The successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price, builders risk insurance naming the City as an additional insured, and evidence of workers compensation, general liability, and automobile liability insurance with limits acceptable to the City. The contract will follow AIA Document A101 (2017 Edition) and incorporate AIA Document A201-2017 General Conditions with supplementary modifications.

Monthly payment is made at 90% of the schedule of values for work completed, with final payment upon project completion. Sales and use taxes on tangible personal property are excluded. Contractors are encouraged to visit the site during business hours prior to the bid date.