Contracts & procurement in Nebraska local government
What Nebraska city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about contracts & procurement — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
206 Nebraska meetings since 2024 covered contracts & procurement. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Nebraska with the most contracts & procurement activity
- Bennet, NE (51)
- Fremont, NE (28)
- Scottsbluff, NE (25)
- Kearney County, NE (18)
- Papillion, NE (11)
- Hastings, NE (10)
- Fairbury, NE (9)
- Holdrege, NE (9)
- Gretna, NE (9)
- North Platte, NE (8)
- Bellevue, NE (8)
- Ashland, NE (7)
Latest matching meetings
City Council will consider Resolution 1336 to levy new fees and bonds.
The Fairbury City Council meeting will approve the minutes from the July 7 meeting and consider the appointment of Teresa Sammartano to the public library board. Council members will discuss several water‑system pay applications and event requests, and will vote on a resolution to levy and assess various fees, bonds…
Board to approve a $1.85 million contract for mill and fill work on West Denton Road
The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes from the July 14 meeting and several claim payments. Commissioners will adopt multiple contract amendments, including a $1,850,965.09 contract with Constructors Inc for mill and fill work on West Denton Road. The board will consider a resolution to set…
Council approves $152,372 contract for Iron Horse Park Trail project
The North Platte City Council approved several routine items and a handful of significant actions. It adopted ordinances to convey a vacated alley and to designate First Interstate Bank as a warrant lender, and authorized the issuance of warrants totaling $367,851.54. In a public‑hearing item, the Council approved a…
Airport Authority to establish tax request for 2026/27 fiscal year
The Holdrege Airport Authority will meet to adopt the tax request for the 2026/27 fiscal year budget. The body will also consider a new hangar project and approve several project payments.
Lancaster County Board considers bridge construction, grants, and contract amendments
The Board of Commissioners will review several consent items including contract amendments for juvenile services and security maintenance. New business includes a major bridge replacement contract and various grant awards for community programs.
Council to consider $450,000 economic development award and utility rate updates
The City Council will review a $450,000 Local Option Economic Development Fund award for Quad County Property Management LLC. The body is also considering second readings for 2026-2027 electric, natural gas, sewer, and water rates.
Council to consider TIF redevelopment project for Talmadge Jam, LLC
The Kearney City Council will hold public hearings on several development items, including a liquor license for Axe Holes, a lot vacation, and rezoning and plat approvals for Hoehner Estates and Arbor View Fifth. The consent agenda includes contract change orders and bid awards for street improvements, and the regular…
Council to award bid for West 18th Avenue Improvement Project
The Holdrege City Council will consider several routine items on its July 7 meeting, including paying submitted claims and approving the June 16 minutes. Council members will discuss and potentially award the contract for the West 18th Avenue Improvement Project. Additional agenda items include requests from the…
Council to vote on preliminary plat for Parson's Subdivision at 210 E Lincoln St
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a preliminary plat for property at 210 E Lincoln St (Parson's Subdivision Replat 2). They will also consider first readings of ordinances to allow temporary liquor license expansions and to set FY2026/2027 salary ranges for management. Consent agenda items…
Security upgrade and parking garage expansion discussed
The Public Building Commission will review proposals for a security upgrade at the County City Building and campus, and approve a payment application for the parking garage expansion. They will also approve numerous contract amendments and new contracts for services including printing, security, maintenance, and gas…
Public Works Committee discusses street closures, roof repairs, and service agreements.
The Fairbury Public Works Committee will discuss and recommend actions for a street closure for a childcare event, roof replacement at 117 W 3rd Street, and agreements with Jefferson County and Ozcobot, LLC.
Council to consider regulating electric bicycles and scooters
The Ashland City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider Ordinance 1262, which would regulate electric bicycles, electric scooters, and electric motorcycles. The council will also vote on authorizing an agreement with JEO Consulting for a stormwater GIS mapping project costing up to $54,800. Several routine…
Board to consider new electric, gas, sewer, water rates; $662K lead pipe contract
The Utility and Infrastructure Board will consider replacing four utility rate ordinances (electric, natural gas, sewer, water) with new ones, a $662,170 contract for lead service line replacement consulting, and several equipment leases. They will also receive a quarterly financial report and consider affirming an…
First reading of electric, gas, sewer, water rate ordinances
The City Council will hold first readings on ordinances setting electric, natural gas, sewer, and water rates for Fremont Department of Utilities for 2026-2027. Other new business includes a $475,000 economic development award to Habitat for Humanity and a $662,170 lead service line replacement consulting contract…
Board to vote on $2M Pine Lake paving contract
The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $2,046,964.05 paving contract for Pine Lake Road, accept over $319,000 in justice grants, and decide on contracts for fleet software and environmental services. They will also set a public hearing on a zoning text amendment to allow observatories as…
Airport Authority to consider hangar roof repairs and box hangar project
The Holdrege Airport Authority will discuss hangar roof repairs and the Brewster Field Box Hangar Project 3-31-0042-018. The body will also review project costs and progress estimates for approval.
City Council to vote on adopting new official zoning map
The council will consider a new zoning map and building code amendments, along with several purchases and contracts. Consent agenda items include a truck purchase for $53,252, a golf course power extension for $145,577, and a downtown LED lighting agreement. Public hearings will be held for ordinance votes.
County board to vote on adopting 2021 building codes
The board will hold public hearings on adopting new building codes (2021 International Residential, Building, etc.) and updated fee schedules for Lancaster County. They will also consider real estate transactions with the City of Lincoln, including property purchases and a parking agreement, and approve contracts for…
CRA to approve Holdrege Restoration and Repair’s redevelopment plan and contract
The Community Redevelopment Authority will first approve its agenda and the minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting. It will then consider and vote on Holdrege Restoration and Repair’s redevelopment plan, its cost‑benefit analysis, and the associated redevelopment contract. Finally, the board will adopt a resolution…
Council considers zoning amendments, a land rezone, and a police towing contract
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding zoning text amendments and a property rezone near Avenue M and West 27th Street. The council is also scheduled to consider an ordinance for a special assessment at 2309 Avenue H and a three-year police towing contract.
Board considers infrastructure contracts and project amendments
The Utility and Infrastructure Board will review several service agreements and contract amendments. The agenda includes discussions on pavement rehabilitation, streetscape revitalization, and various utility department claims.
County to vote on $2M paving, $1.2M bridge, and land sale with Lincoln
The Board of Commissioners will consider several major road and bridge contracts, including a $2 million paving project on Pine Lake Road and a $1.2 million bridge replacement. The board will also vote on real estate transactions with the City of Lincoln, including selling lots and vacating a street. Additional items…
Council to consider redevelopment agreement amendment with Ruhlman and PKN
The Ashland Community Development Agency will consider an amendment and partial assignment of a redevelopment agreement involving Ruhlman Development Company and PKN Properties. The regular City Council meeting follows immediately after.
City Council to vote on zoning map amendments and building code updates
The City Council will consider updates to the 2026 building code and a general amendment to the official zoning map. The meeting also includes several contract approvals for downtown lighting, public art, and infrastructure projects.
Security upgrade and contract approvals for Bennet County City Building
The Public Building Commission will consider approving a security upgrade for the County City Building and Campus, including a secure entry option. They will also vote on amendments to the weapons resolution, approve general vouchers for May 2026, and decide on contracts for business card printing and security system…
Lancaster County to hold public hearing on electrical and mechanical fee schedules
The Board of Commissioners will consider updates to county fee schedules and review several service contracts. The board is also discussing a potential road right-of-way vacation near the Village of Prairie Home.
Council to consider first reading of annexation of Fairway Estates Subdivision
The City Council will consider several items, including first reading of an ordinance to annex Sanitary Improvement District No. 8 (Fairway Estates Subdivision). The consent calendar sets public hearings for a special assessment, a zoning text amendment, and a rezone. The council will also vote on community festival…
Public hearing on multi-family development at 5110 Parklane Drive; $5.9M airport contract
The City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed multi-family development at 5110 Parklane Drive (postponed from April and May meetings), a catering endorsement for Sip & Swirl Wine Room at 211 11th Avenue, and a land acquisition from the State of Nebraska. The consent agenda includes awarding a $5,872,770.75…
Board to decide on $421k bridge repair contract
The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts, including a $421,225.50 bridge repair project for bridge H-253 and a $221,575.11 salt shed construction. They will also consider a $1.09 million juvenile services grant and set a public hearing on updated construction codes. Consent items…
Council to vote on downtown blighted declaration, zoning map
The City Council will decide on a substandard and blighted declaration for downtown Papillion, which could enable redevelopment. They will also consider amendments to building codes, the official zoning map, and the annual budget. Several contracts and permits for services like trash hauling and fire sprinkler…
Commissioners to vote on $360k jail health needs assessment
The Board will consider approving a $360,000 professional services agreement with HDR Architecture for a medical and behavioral health needs assessment at the Lancaster County Adult Detention Facility. Other new business includes purchasing a mobile license plate reader system for $19,259 and entering an interlocal…
Airport Authority considers Brewster Field Box Hangar Project
The Holdrege Airport Authority will discuss the Brewster Field Box Hangar Project and a farm lease amendment for Dave Olson to adjust acreage for a new hangar. The body will also review several project cost estimates and payments.
Commission considers 826 H Street purchase and contract amendments
The Public Building Commission will vote on approving payments for the parking garage expansion and county office remodel, authorize the purchase of 826 H Street, and approve multiple contract amendments for construction, janitorial, and other services.
Board to vote on $329,895 bridge repair contract for Bridge D-203
The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a liquor license for Branched Oak Marina and on amendments to General Assistance Guidelines. They will also take action on a zone change at 9950 Stagecoach Road and consider multiple contracts, including bridge repair, pavement markings, and…
Council to set minimum water and sewer rates via Ordinance 1258
The Ashland City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance 1258, which establishes minimum charges for water and wastewater services. They will also vote on a special liquor license for Platinum Pours at a craft show, approve a lease for a monument sign on Highway 6, and authorize a license…
City Council considered contract negotiations
The Holdrege City Council approved routine consent items, including payment of submitted claims and the minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting. A public forum allowed citizens to address non‑agenda topics. The council discussed councilmember and mayoral salaries but tabled those items for a future meeting. After open…
County to vote on $594k crack sealing contract
The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will consider approving multiple contracts, including a $594,000 crack sealing project and a $421,225 bridge repair. They will also hold a public hearing on a zone change for 5.91 acres near 9950 Stagecoach Road and set a public hearing on general assistance guidelines.
Council to award contracts for major sewer and water projects
The council will consider awarding construction contracts for the Northwest Subbasin interceptor sewer Phase 2 and the 183rd Street Water Booster Station after reviewing bids. They will also hold second readings on annexation of several tax lots and amending sign regulations in the Good Life District, plus a third…
North Platte Council to consider multiple rezonings and trail project bids
The City Council will hold several public hearings regarding land use amendments and rezoning requests across the city. The body is also deciding on a new redevelopment plan for Newberry Village and awarding contracts for the Iron Horse Park Trail Project.
Board to consider airport taxiway and downtown parking lot contracts
The Utility and Infrastructure Board will consider several contracts and appointments, including a new Street Superintendent, a contract for the Airport Parallel Taxiway Reconstruction Project with Paulsen Inc., and a bid award to McGill Restoration for Downtown Parking Lot Reconstruction. Also up for discussion are…