Site work and renovation of a water / sewer project in Omaha, Nebraska. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

SCOPE: The project consists of rehabilitating the MRWRRF Roughing Filters to extend its useful life in preparation for upcoming Master Plan Improvements. This bid has an SEB reserve. More information can be found in the Attachments tab in the specifications/project manual. This project has an SEB reserve for ESB and SB Tier 1 & 2 categories for 3% of the total base bid. We therefore request that the following be added to the Q&A section for this project: Q1: How can I find out more about certification with the City of Omaha Small & Emerging Small Business Program A1: More information is on Omaha Human Rights & Relations Department's website: https://humanrights.cityofomaha.org/economic-development/small-and-emerging-small-business-seb This project requires submission of an Economic Equity and Inclusion Plan (EEIP). This project qualifies for Apprentice utilization. Contractor should attach Apprenticeship Incentive Form (AIF) with their bid submission to utilize this provision. Requirement for Bid Bond: The surety company issuing the bid bond should be licensed by the State of Nebraska and listed on the current edition of Circular 570 of the United States Department of the Treasury. Acceptable substitutes for a bid bond: a certified check, an official bank check, a cashier's checks drawn on a national bank or a bank chartered under the laws of the state, payable to City of Omaha, or lawful money of the United States, or a United States Government Bond (negotiable). LETTERS OF CREDIT ARE NOT AN ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR A BID BOND AND WOULD BE CAUSE FOR REJECTION OF BID. Should you have any questions about any of these requirements, please contact Jared Anderson in OHRRD at jared.anderson@cityofomaha.org, or by telephone directly at 402-444-5053