Opportunity
Stillwater Ionwave #10-2026
Construction of 24-MGD Raw Water Pump Station for Stillwater Utilities Authority
Posted
July 25, 2026
Respond By
August 19, 2026
Identifier
10-2026
NAICS
237110, 237990
This opportunity involves the construction of a new 24-million gallon per day (mgd) raw water pump station for the Stillwater Utilities Authority in Stillwater, Oklahoma. - Government Buyer: - Stillwater Utilities Authority (City of Stillwater, Office of the City Clerk) - Project Scope: - Construction of a concrete masonry unit (CMU) building for the pump station - Installation of five vertical turbine raw water pumps (400 HP, 480V, 3-phase, 60 Hz) with variable frequency drives (VFDs) - Installation of a 24-inch magnetic flow meter - Installation of various valves: gate valves (14), butterfly valves (7), combination air valves (4), air and vacuum valves (8), and check valves (7) - Yard piping using ductile iron, PVC, and steel - Electrical systems: switchgear, motor control centers, VFDs, transformers, panelboards, disconnects, lighting, receptacles, grounding, and conduit - HVAC systems: air conditioning units, electric unit heaters, exhaust fans, ductwork, louvers, dampers, and controls - Instrumentation and control: PLCs, process control modules, sensors, control panels, and network equipment - Construction of an access road and complete restoration of all disturbed areas - Procurement Process: - Two-step process: mandatory prequalification of bidders (including major subcontractors), then bid submission by prequalified firms - Mandatory prequalification conference (virtual) and pre-bid meeting (in-person) - Bid guarantee (minimum 5% of bid), performance bond, maintenance bond, statutory bond, and insurance required - Notable Requirements: - All major subcontractors must be prequalified - Strict schedule: 640 days to substantial completion, 670 days to final completion, with liquidated damages for delays - One-year maintenance bond after acceptance - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named in the solicitation documents - Key equipment types (vertical turbine pumps, VFDs, flow meters, PLCs) suggest potential for major water infrastructure OEMs
Description
This solicitation is for the construction of a new 24-million gallon per day (mgd) McMurtry Raw Water Pump Station. The project includes building a CMU structure, installing five vertical turbine pumps and motors with variable frequency drives, pumping and valves, yard piping, electrical components, an access road, and complete restoration of all disturbed areas. The bidding process involves a mandatory prequalification step followed by bid submission from prequalified bidders. The contract will be governed by Oklahoma state laws with the venue in Payne County.