ADVERTISEMENT OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
NEW E65 CANAL AND SIPHON TO ELWOOD RESERVOIR
GOSPER COUNTY, NEBRASKA
FOR
CENTRAL NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER AND IRRIGATION DISTRICT
General Notice
The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District (Owner) is requesting Statements of Qualifications from Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) organizations (Proposers) for the construction of the following Project, and for related pre-construction and procurement CMAR services:
New E65 Canal and Siphon to Elwood Reservoir
JEO Project No. 210635.00
Owner will receive printed Statements of Qualifications demonstrating the Proposer’s qualifications and ability to provide CMAR services and construct the Project at the Owner’s Headquarters located at 415 Lincoln St, Holdrege, NE 68949, until July 29, 2025, at 4:00 PM local time. After that time, Owner will no longer accept Statements of Qualifications. See Requests for Qualifications for details on preparing and submitting the Statement of Qualifications.
The CMAR Contract will include the following services and Work:
- Construction of approximately 4,000 lineal feet of new lined canal.
- Selection and procurement of 108" internal diameter steel or HDPE pipe and associated appurtenances.
- Construction of approximately 5,800 lineal feet of approximately 108" internal diameter steel or HDPE pipe for a siphon.
- Construction of associated hydraulic structures.
Owner anticipates that the CMAR’s Contract Price will be approximately $20 million to $30 million. The CMAR Contract has an expected construction start date of March 1, 2026 and construction duration of 365 days.
Obtaining the Proposal Documents (For Qualifications)
Project Information and Proposal Documents for the CMAR Contract can be found at the following designated website:
jeo.com/bidding (QuestCDN No. 9718982)
The Proposal Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. In order to bid the project, the Proposal Documents must be issued directly by JEO Consulting Group, Inc. or QuestCDN to the Proposer.
Neither Owner, Owner’s Advisor, nor Engineer will be responsible for Proposal Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than QuestCDN or JEO.
Two-Step Process
Selection of the Construction Manager will be made using a two-step process. Step One: Owner will receive Statements of Qualification and evaluate these, along with other information, to develop a list of the most highly qualified Proposers. Step Two: The most highly qualified Proposers will receive a Request for Proposals and will submit a detailed Proposal for the CMAR Contract for the Owner’s consideration. The Proposal and the previously-submitted Statement of Qualifications will be used together to determine the final ranking of Proposers for award of the CMAR Contract. The Owner reserves the right and may require interviews of firms prior to selection and award of the CMAR Contract. Details regarding the selection criteria and the selection process are included in the Request for Qualifications.
Proposal Documents
Details regarding the selection criteria and the selection process are included in the Request for Qualifications. Refer to the Proposal Documents for all further requirements regarding Statements of Qualifications, Proposals, CMAR selection, and other Proposal submittals, qualifications, and procedures.
This Advertisement is issued by:
Owner: Central Nebraska Public Power And Irrigation District
By: Devin Brundage
Title: General Manager
Date: June 19, 2025