Signal Infrastructure Phase E2

The Nebraska Department of Transportation is requesting sealed bids for Signal Infrastructure Phase E2 to upgrade traffic signal and communication infrastructure for the City of Omaha, with bids due October 1, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. This is a federal-aid highway project funded under the Federal-Aid Highway Act, meaning all applicable federal requirements apply.

The scope encompasses electrical, general, and related construction work including removal and replacement of 114 existing traffic signals, installation of new traffic signal types (TS-1A, TS-1LFF, TS-1LF, TS-1L, TS-1RR, TS-1RFF, and T12), fiber optic cable placement, detection systems, and communication infrastructure modernization. Major cost drivers include approximately 11,002 linear feet of 48-strand single-mode fiber optic main cable, 6,866 linear feet of 2-inch jacked conduit, 5,974 linear feet of 3-inch jacked conduit, and 7,203 linear feet of 16/C #14 AWG traffic signal cable. The scope also includes pull boxes, wireless interconnect radio systems, radar and video detection systems, CCTV camera systems with analytics capabilities, sidewalk removal and replacement, seeding, mobilization, construction staking and surveying, environmental compliance, and training. The project price range is $0 to $5 million. Qualified contractors must be licensed for electrical work in all classes in Nebraska. The contract start date is April 1, 2027 with a project duration of 153 calendar days. Work is performed in Douglas County. Bid quantities are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change without notice. The Department reserves the right to modify quantities. Sealed bids will be opened via the Department's designated online meeting platform; access information will be available on the BidX Letting webpage at least two days prior to opening.