Lincoln Area Bridges - I-80 and I-180

The Nebraska Department of Transportation is soliciting sealed bids for repair and replacement of aging bridges along I-80 and I-180 in the Lincoln area on behalf of the City of Lincoln, with the letting (bid opening) scheduled for August 27, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. via online meeting platform. Bidders must be prequalified for NDOT Classes 6 and 10 (Bridges and General).

The scope spans seven bridge locations (O Street, North 27th Street, Southwest 40th Street, Sheridan Boulevard, North 10th Street, South Street, and additional structures at various stations) and includes grading, concrete pavement, seeding, bridge construction and rehabilitation, signing, and general items. Key improvements include a 10-foot pedestrian/bicycle path on Adams Street, crash-resistant barriers, and removal of load restrictions. Extensive utility coordination is required for water lines, wastewater systems, storm drainage, traffic signals, fiber optic cables, gas lines, electric lines, and telecommunications infrastructure. Contractors must comply with BNSF Railway protective provisions, including e-RAILSAFE Program background screening, on-track safety procedures, and railroad protective liability insurance of $2 million per occurrence; commercial general liability of $5 million single limit; and business automobile coverage of $3 million combined single limit.

Environmental commitments include Section 4(f) property protection, wetlands and sensitive species habitat avoidance, Bald Eagle protection protocols, and Nebraska Game and Parks Commission compliance for threatened and endangered species. The contractor is responsible for obtaining environmental clearances for off-site borrow or staging areas.

Project No. LCLC-55(188), Contract ID 13491, carries a tentative start date of April 1, 2027 and a contract duration of 487 calendar days. The project has no DBE goals. Bids may be submitted by mail to NDOT or electronically through www.bidx.com. All questions regarding special provisions and plans must be submitted in writing through BidX prior to the letting, with answers posted exclusively on that platform.