Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #274-605PS
EM Johnson Water Treatment Plant High-Service Pump and Electrical Upgrade
Posted
October 30, 2026
Respond By
December 08, 2026
Identifier
274-605PS
NAICS
238220, 237110, 238210, 238290, 541512
The City of Raleigh, through Raleigh Water, is seeking construction bids to upgrade a high-service pump system at the EM Johnson Water Treatment Plant. - Buyer: City of Raleigh, North Carolina; sub-agency: Raleigh Water. - Solicitation: EM Johnson Water Treatment Plant High Service Pump Replacement, City Bid No. 274-605PS. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or vendors are identified in the solicitation materials. - Requested equipment and work: Replace one existing 5 MGD pump with a 15 MGD pump and one 450 HP motor with a 1,000 HP motor; replace the circuit conductors and existing starter with a reduced-voltage solid-state starter; replace one bridge crane hoist while retaining the crane; and replace the cone valve on Pump No. 2 with a ball valve. - Controls and integration: Provide instrumentation and controls improvements and integrate the proposed upgrades with the plant SCADA system. - Notable requirement: The replacement pump and motor represent a substantial increase in capacity and power, requiring associated electrical upgrades. Pre-bid meeting attendance is described as recommended. - Schedule and value: The provided materials do not specify the performance period. No government estimate is provided; the value range below is a rough planning estimate.
Description
The City of Raleigh is seeking bids for construction work to replace the existing 5 MGD pump at the E.M. Johnson Water Treatment Plant with a 15 MGD pump, including replacement of its motor, circuit conductors, and starter. The project also includes replacing the bridge crane hoist and a valve on Pump No. 2, related instrumentation improvements, and upgrades to integrate the work with the SCADA system. Sealed bids are due December 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and a recommended pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Electronic bids are not permitted; bidders must follow the submission instructions in the solicitation attachment.