The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (District) is accepting proposals for a bridge redecking project on the Homestead Trail in southeast Nebraska. The bridge is in the SE ¼ of the NW ¼ in Section 7-Township 8N- Range 7E. This project shall include removing and disposing of all existing deck boards, railroad tie joists, and bridge railings. New railroad tie joists, deck boards, curb, and railing shall be installed. Deck boards shall be installed at a 30-degree angle across joists. The contractor shall furnish and maintain all barricades to close the trail during construction. Any damage to the trail or shoulder from construction shall be repaired. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, tools, machinery, materials, supplies, labor, and services for the completion of this project. All proposals will be publicly opened and all proposal prices read aloud at 2:00 p.m., local time, Thursday, December 3, 2026, at the office of the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District, 3125 Portia Street, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68521. The successful bidder shall 1) supply a corporate surety bond in an amount not less than the estimated price, conditioned for the payment of all laborers and mechanics for labor that shall be performed and for the payment for material and equipment rental which is actually used or rented in performing the contract; and 2) furnish proof of adequate insurance as required by District. These requirements must be filed with and approved by the District prior to commencement of the project. To request a proposal form please contact: Eric Zach, Resources Conservationist (402) 476-2729 ezach@lpsnrd.org The envelopes containing the proposal shall be marked as follows: "2026 Lower Platte South NRD Homestead Trail Bridge #2 Redecking Project Proposal" Lower Platte South Natural Resources District c/o Eric Zach, Resources Conservationist P.O. Box 83581 Lincoln, NE 68501-3581 Closing time and date for receipt of proposals: 2:00 p.m., local time Thursday, December 3, 2026 Proposals must be submitted on the forms furnished with the Bid Documents. Each bidder will be required to submit bid security in the form of a Bid Bond or Certified Check made payable, without condition, to the Owner, in an amount equal to five (5) percent of the accompanied bid proposal. The Owner reserves the right to waive informalities and irregularities and to make awards on bids which furnish the materials and construction that will, in their opinion, serve the best interests of the Owner, and also reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids.
