Lower Platte North NRD Design-Build Services Stormwater Bioretention Basin Demonstration & Education Project - 2026
Lower Platte North NRDSpecial District · Wahoo, NE- Due
- Jan 28, 2027
- 75 days left
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
- Primary contact
- Ryan Chapman
- (402) 443-4675
The 30-second brief
The Lower Platte North Natural Resources District (LPNNRD) requests proposals for design-build improvements to the existing stormwater bioretention basin located within the parking area at the LPNNRD office at Lake Wanahoo in Wahoo, Nebraska. The project will restore the basin's intended drainage and water-quality function, correct erosion at concentrated parking-lot inflows, provide durable, accessible educational access and observation features, install outdoor interpretive signage, and establish native/wetland landscaping with bald cypress as the primary tree species. The maximum all-inclusive project budget is $100,000, supported in part through a Clean Water Act Section 319 grant. Proposals are due by January 28, 2027, at 11:00 a.m. CST, to be submitted electronically to [email protected] and [email protected].
Project understanding and conceptual approach 30%, Durability, low maintenance, and materials 20%, Relevant experience and qualifications 20%, Basin restoration, erosion/sediment, and landscaping approach 15%, Educational value and aesthetics 10%, Schedule and overall responsiveness 5%
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Summary
The Lower Platte North Natural Resources District (LPNNRD) requests proposals for design-build improvements to the existing stormwater bioretention basin located within the parking area at the LPNNRD office at Lake Wanahoo in Wahoo, Nebraska.
The project will restore the basin's intended drainage and water-quality function, correct erosion at concentrated parking-lot inflows, provide durable, accessible educational access and observation features, install outdoor interpretive signage, and establish native/wetland landscaping with bald cypress as the primary tree species. The maximum all-inclusive project budget is $100,000, supported in part through a Clean Water Act Section 319 grant. Proposals are due by January 28, 2027, at 11:00 a.m. CST, to be submitted electronically to [email protected] and [email protected].
EVALUATION CRITERIA
10- Project understanding and conceptual approach 30%
- Durability
- Low maintenance
- Materials 20%
- Relevant experience and qualifications 20%
- Basin restoration
- Erosion/sediment
- Landscaping approach 15%
- Educational value and aesthetics 10%
- Schedule and overall responsiveness 5%
- Submit to
- [email protected] and [email protected]
- Scope location
- Wahoo, Nebraska
- Reported agency
- Lower Platte North Natural Resources District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Lower Platte North NRD?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 28, 2027. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected] and [email protected]. For questions, contact Ryan Chapman.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Lower Platte North NRD in NE, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Ryan Chapman at (402) 443-4675. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Project understanding and conceptual approach 30%, Durability, low maintenance, and materials 20%, Relevant experience and qualifications 20%, Basin restoration, erosion/sediment, and landscaping appr..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of January 28, 2027, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Wahoo, Nebraska. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
