Water/Sanitary Sewer Relocation HU 2026-69

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
&
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
HU 2026-69
WATER/SANITARY SEWER RELOCATION
S LEXINGTON TO S BURLINGTON AVE
CITY OF HASTINGS
Proposals Will Be Opened Promptly At
4:00 PM, Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Bid Submitted By: _______________________________________________

WATER/SS RELOCATION
S LEXINGTON TO S BURLINGTON AVENUE
HU 2026-69
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Engineers Front Time Stamp 1
Advertisement for Bids 2-3
Mailing Instructions 4
Questions 5
Instruction to Bidders 6
Proposal 7-11
Agreement 12-13
Maintenance Bond 14-15
Tax Exempt Forms 13 & 17 16-18
Section 1 General Conditions 19-44
Section 2 Special Provisions 45-51
Section 3 Sanitary Sewers 52-62
Section 4 Watermain Specs 63-83
Section 4B Water Services 84-87
Section 5 Construction Site Water Management & Controls 88-90
Section 33 05 27 Tracer Wire 91-93
Engineers Back Time Stamp 94
Drawings 95

PROFESSIONAL SEALS
Water/Sanitary Sewer Relocation S Lexington to S Burlington
Ave
Contract No. HU 2026-69
Professional Engineer Seal (front)
Professional Engineer - Div. Civil
Specification Sect. 1-5 & 33 05 27
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
The City of Hastings, Nebraska, will receive bids for the Water/Sanitary Sewer Relocation
S Lexington - S Burlington Avenue, HU 2026-69 until 4:00 p.m. at the City of Hastings, 1228
N Denver Ave., Hastings, Nebraska, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at which time and place all
bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Brief description of project: Install 870LF of
sanitary sewer, 4 manholes, 982LF of DIP water main with fittings, valves, and hydrants in
Hastings, Nebraska. If you plan on bidding and are not already on our approved bidders list for
this project, you are REQUIRED to fill out the Plan Holders Submittal Form that is located on the
City website: https://www.cityofhastings.org/bids/.
The Contract Documents, including plans and specifications, are on file at the City of
Hastings 1228 N Denver Avenue, Hastings, Nebraska 68901. Copies of the plans and
specifications in electronic (PDF) format may be obtained by visiting the City of Hastings Website:
www.cityofhastings.org/bids. A paper copy is available for $75.00, plus sales tax ($5.25), plus
shipping.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check, drawn on a solvent bank in the State of
Nebraska, or a bid bond in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid of all
contract construction costs, made payable to the City Treasurer of the City of Hastings, Nebraska,
as security that the bidder to whom the contract may be awarded will enter into a contract to build
all the improvements in accordance with this notice and give bond in the sum hereinafter provided
for the construction of improvements.
No bid shall be withdrawn after opening of bids without the consent of the City of Hastings,
Nebraska, for a period of sixty (60) days after scheduled time of closing bids.
Time is of the essence in this contract. In evaluating bid(s) received, the City will consider
the timelines of completion of prior construction contracts, existing workload of bidders and
available manpower that bidder commits to the project.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish a 3-Year Maintenance Bond in the sum of
the full amount of the Contract within ten (10) days of the date of award. No additional time will
be allowed the Contractor for providing the Maintenance Bond.
DATED AT HASTINGS, NEBRASKA, this 30th day of June 2026.
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CITY OF HASTINGS, NEBRASKA
______________________________
Tyler Ficken, City Clerk
Publish:
July 3, 2026
July 10, 2026
Furnish 2 proofs of publication
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IMPORTANT MAILING (OR HAND DELIVERY) INSTRUCTIONS
Please address your return envelope as shown in the example below. All bids must be sealed in a
properly marked envelope.
To hand deliver, please drop off between the hours of 8am - noon and 1-5pm Monday through
Friday.
Your Return Address
City of Hastings
Attn: Renae Griess
1228 N Denver Avenue
Hastings, NE 68901
This Information MUST BE typed or written in the lower left hand corner of return envelope
OR SIMPLY CUT OUT AND TAPE ON YOUR RETURN ENVELOPE

BID DOCUMENTS ENCLOSED
ATTN: Renae Griess
Contract No: Water/SS Relocation S Lexington to S Burlington Ave
HU 2026-69
Bid Opens: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
If returning Fed-X or similar carrier, please enclose the bid in an "inner" envelope which is
sealed. Please make sure BOTH envelopes are properly marked on the OUTSIDE OF
THE ENVELOPE as shown in the example above.
One bid per envelope. Bid submittal via email is not allowed. Bids must be checked in to the
City of Hastings prior to 4:00 pm deadline.
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IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED HELP ON THESE SPECIFICATIONS
PLEASE CONTACT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
TECHNICAL QUESTIONS
Keith Miller, Lead Engineer
1228 N Denver Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
Ph# 402-462-3549
Email: bidquestions@cityofhastings.org
GENERAL QUESTIONS OR REQUESTS
Renae Griess
Engineering Admin Assistant
Ph# 402-462-3665
Email: bidquestions@cityofhastings.org
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
All proposal information, including any unit price fill in sheets or other required information, shall
be submitted on the proposal forms hereto attached. Copies of addenda, if any, shall be signed and
attached. City of Hastings does NOT accept faxed or emailed bid returns.
Bidders shall inform themselves of all relevant matters, and, if awarded the contract, shall not be
allowed any extra compensation by reason of any matter or thing concerning which such Bidder
might not have fully informed himself, prior to the bidding.
The Bidder bidding on the Specifications herein, who has exceptions to those called for in the
Specifications, must so state in the space provided below and/or attach a letter explaining in detail
the exceptions taken to those required in the Specifications. This letter of explanation shall become
a part of the bid and shall be attached hereto. Failure by the Bidder to outline his exceptions will
require the successful Bidder to comply with these Specifications.
EXCEPTIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS:
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The City will not assume obligations resulting from losses or damages until acceptance of the
equipment.
If any person contemplating submitting a bid for this contract is in doubt as to the true meaning of
any part of the Specifications or other proposed contract documents, he may submit to Purchaser
a written request for an interpretation thereof. The person submitting the request will be
responsible for its prompt delivery. Any interpretation of the proposed documents will be made
only by addendum duly issued or delivered to each person receiving a set of such documents. The
Purchaser will not be responsible for any other explanation or interpretation of the proposed
documents.
All addendums must be signed and attached to bid documents.
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PROPOSAL FOR
Water/Sanitary Sewer Relocation
S Lexington - S Burlington Avenue
Contract No. HU 2026-69
TO: City of Hastings Bid Opening: July 29, 2026 (Wednesday)
1228 N. Denver Ave SEALED BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 4:00 P.M.
Hastings, NE 68901 AND WILL BE OPENED PROMPTLY AT THAT
TIME
We, the undersigned, being familiar with all parts of these documents, being Notice to Bidders, Bid
Proposal Price Sheets, Contract Document Forms, Plans and Specifications, Affidavit, Material List,
and all other parts of this document, do herein submit our proposal to furnish, install, and perform all
tasks required to complete said project area(s) for the total costs.
Activity Schedule
Contract award date TBD
Pre-Construction Meeting followed by notice to proceed TBD
Completion date May 1, 2027
Liquidated Damages $200 per day
SECTION A - Sewer
Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total
1 Mobilization 1 LS
2 18" PVC Sanitary Sewer Main 870 LF
3 60" Dia. Manhole Cone 4 EA
4 Ring and Cover 4 EA
5 60" Dia. Manhole Base 4 EA
6 60" Dia. Manhole Section 45.41 VF
7 Build Drop Manhole for 18" PVC 1 EA
8 Build Drop Manhole for 10" PVC 1 EA
9 4' x 4' Concrete Manhole Collar 1 EA
10 8' x 11' Concrete Manhole Collar 1 EA
11 Remove 8" Sanitary Sewer Main 319 EA
12 Remove Manhole and 8" Drop 1 EA
13 Remove Concrete 184 SY
HU Specs/HU 2026-69
Date: 6/2026 City of Hastings, Hastings, NE
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THIS BID DOCUMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH BID

PROPOSAL FOR
Water/Sanitary Sewer Relocation
S Lexington - S Burlington Avenue
Contract No. HU 2026-69
14 Place Concrete 223 SY
15 Remove Concrete Curb 56 LF
16 Place Concrete Curb 76 LF
17 Crushed Concrete 57 Ton
18 Road Gravel 73 Ton
19 Remove Large Pine Tree 2 EA
20 Type 1B Erosion Control Blanket 185 SY
TOTAL
$
(In Words)
SECTION B - Water
Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total
1 Mobilization LS
2 10" DIP Water Main 982 LF
3 4" DIP Water Main 15 EA
4 Open Bore for 10" Water Main 50 LF
5 Open Bore for 8" Water Main 40 LF
6 10" Gate Valve and Box 5 EA
7 10" x 4" Tap w/ Valve (by Hastings Utilities) 1 EA $2,772.85 $2,772.85
8 Construction Costs for 10" x 4" Tap 1 EA
9 Fire Hydrant (6'-0" Bury) 3 EA
10 Fire Hydrant (6'-6" Bury) 1 EA
11 Fire 6" Gate Valve and Box 4 EA
12 Fire Fittings 980 lbs
13 Fire 6" Foster Adaptor 1 EA
14 Compact Fittings 917 lbs
HU Specs/HU 2026-69
Date: 6/2026 City of Hastings, Hastings, NE
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THIS BID DOCUMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH BID