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Council approves series of contracts and change orders for Bellevue Entertainment District and city projects
Summary
The council approved multiple agreements and change orders on May 19, including work orders and construction contracts for the Bellevue Entertainment District and several equipment purchases; combined approvals involve contract amounts in the millions of dollars across several line items.
At its May 19, 2026 meeting, the Bellevue City Council approved a package of contracts, change orders and purchase agreements advancing the Bellevue Entertainment District and other city infrastructure projects.
Key approvals included:
- Master agreement work order #5 for the Bellevue Entertainment District (credit of $3,800). - Change order #2 with Verona Civil for phase one Hidden Valley intersection work (amount not to exceed $259,385.84) and change order #3 for storm sewer revision (amount not to exceed $50,181.50), combining to $309,567.34 in potential additional costs. - Agreement with HDR for the American Heroes Park floodplain permit (not to exceed $35,900). - Notice of award and contract with Navarro Lawn and Landscape for the 2026 concrete projects package 2 (not to exceed $886,992.50). - Notice of award and contract with Stannic Industries LLC for the 2026 concrete projects package 1 (not to exceed $763,049.50). - Purchase of front‑end loader plow equipment from Henderson Equipment ($16,824.75) and a single‑axle hook truck with anti‑icing and plow equipment from Cornhusker International Trucks (not to exceed $376,544.20). - Agreements with Omaha Public Power District for relocation and decorative lighting work for the entertainment district (combined amounts noted on the record of $28,679 and $394,050 respectively).
Each item was moved, seconded and passed by voice vote. Council members framed the approvals as steps to advance infrastructure supporting the planned entertainment and water‑park development.
What happens next: contracts will be executed per their terms and construction and procurement will proceed under departmental oversight; several items carry not‑to‑exceed amounts and change orders that administration will manage.
