Signal Infrastructure Phase F1

The Nebraska Department of Transportation is requesting sealed bids for Signal Infrastructure Phase F1, a federally-funded traffic signal modernization project in Douglas County with primary work in Omaha, with bids due October 1, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at the Central Office Building in Lincoln. The contract is awarded to a qualified electrical contractor (all classes).

The scope encompasses extensive signal infrastructure upgrades including installation of eight traffic signal types (TS-1, TS-1A, TS-1LFF, TS-1LF, TS-1L, TS-1R, TS-1RR, TS-1RF), removal and replacement of radar vehicle detection systems, CCTV and detection camera systems, and fiber optic cabling. Major line items include approximately 42,200 linear feet of 48-strand single-mode fiber optic main cable, 30,631 linear feet of 2-inch jacked conduit, 19 CCTV camera systems, 74 traffic signal removals, and 70 pull boxes across three groupings (Concrete Pavement, Seeding, and Electrical/Signing). Work also includes concrete pavement and sidewalk work, associated electrical components, construction staking and surveying, and temporary traffic control measures.

The bid price range is $0.00 to $5 million, with quantities provided for informational purposes only and subject to change without notice at the Department's discretion. Work is scheduled to commence April 1, 2027 and continue for 210 calendar days. The project is federally funded under the Federal-Aid Highway Act, making all appropriate federal requirements applicable. Bid opening and totals will be read via the Department's designated online meeting platform, with access information available on the BidX Letting webpage at least two days prior to opening. Additional project details, including plans and specifications, are available on the Nebraska Department of Transportation website at http://dot.nebraska.gov/business-center/business-opp/hwy-bridge-lp/.