Douglas County School District 0001 - OPS Marrs Middle School Cooling Tower Replacement Project - Bid No. 27-010, 2026
Omaha Public SchoolsSchool · Omaha, NE- Due
- Dec 1, 2026
- 32 days left
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
The 30-second brief
Douglas County School District 0001 (Omaha Public Schools) is inviting bids for the replacement of an existing 500-ton single-cell cooling tower and associated electrical, structural, mechanical, and plumbing improvements at Marrs Middle School, located at 5619 S. 19th St., Omaha, NE 68107. The project scope encompasses demolition and disposal of the existing cooling tower, installation of a new cooling tower on existing supports, minor pipework in the mechanical room, adding a 6-inch strainer at each heat exchanger, modifying the sump tank pipe inlet, and installing variable frequency drives (VFDs) and electrical wiring. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2026, at 9:00 AM CT at the school site. Questions are due by November 12, 2026, and bid submission deadline is December 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. A 5% bid security is required, and substantial completion is set for July 15, 2027.
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Summary
Douglas County School District 0001 (Omaha Public Schools) is inviting bids for the replacement of an existing 500-ton single-cell cooling tower and associated electrical, structural, mechanical, and plumbing improvements at Marrs Middle School, located at 5619 S. 19th St., Omaha, NE 68107.
The project scope encompasses demolition and disposal of the existing cooling tower, installation of a new cooling tower on existing supports, minor pipework in the mechanical room, adding a 6-inch strainer at each heat exchanger, modifying the sump tank pipe inlet, and installing variable frequency drives (VFDs) and electrical wiring. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2026, at 9:00 AM CT at the school site. Questions are due by November 12, 2026, and bid submission deadline is December 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. A 5% bid security is required, and substantial completion is set for July 15, 2027.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Price
- Contractor qualifications
- Experience in similar projects
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Bid Bond
- Summary of the manufacturer's warranty terms
- Specifications for the Contractor furnished materials and equipment
- Signature page
- Completed bid form
- Submit to
- Omaha Public Schools, District Operational Services, 3215 Cuming St., Omaha, NE 68131
- Scope location
- Omaha, NE
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Omaha Public Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 1, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Omaha Public Schools, District Operational Services, 3215 Cuming St., Omaha, NE 68131.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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What is the scope of this project?
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