US-83, S-16B-US-20 - Resurfacing & Milling - Cherry County

Nebraska Department of Transportation is requesting sealed bids for resurfacing 10.2 miles of US-83, S-16B-US-20 in Cherry County, with bids due October 1, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at the Department's Central Office Building in Lincoln. This is a Federal-Aid Highway Act project subject to all applicable federal requirements.

The scope encompasses bituminous resurfacing of driving lanes and shoulders, associated bridge repairs, and work groups including grading, culverts, seeding, guardrail installation, and pavement markings. Over 100 line items are specified, ranging from mobilization and site preparation through asphaltic concrete placement and traffic control. The project is funded under Federal-Aid Highway Act and will be subject to applicable federal requirements. Contractors must be qualified for both bituminous and general work across all classes to be eligible for contract award.

Bids must combine two related contracts (80617 and 81114), though separate contracts will be awarded for each. The estimated price range for the combined contract award is $5 million to $10 million. The Department reserves the right to modify quantities without notice. Project start is June 7, 2027, with 85 working days allocated for completion.

Bid opening will be conducted via the Department's designated online meeting platform. Plans, specifications, and additional letting information are available on the Nebraska Department of Transportation's website at http://dot.nebraska.gov/business-center/business-opp/hwy-bridge-lp/. Bidders can access online bid opening information through the BidX Letting webpage a minimum of two days prior to the scheduled opening date.