The City of Thornton is seeking a qualified prime contractor (from a pre‑qualified list) to construct a new source‑water pump station and associated underground facilities, including pressure‑reducing‑valve (PRV) vaults, a chemical‑building feed system, and extensive site civil works. The contract is a fixed‑price, sealed‑bid construction effort with a substantial‑completion deadline of 22 September 2028 and liquidated‑damages provisions for delays.
• Construct the Source Water Pump Station (SWPS) – intake structures, 42‑inch discharge pipeline, wet well, pumps, motors, electrical/controls, HVAC, security, access road, and associated civil works.
• Build chemical‑building and PRV vaults – complete design‑build of vaults, piping, valves, instrumentation, cathodic protection, and related site grading/paving.
• Provide all required testing, startup, and commissioning for the pump station, PRV vaults, and the broader ~70‑mile water‑pipeline system, including SCADA integration and documentation.
• Meet stringent bonding, insurance, warranty, and local‑business discount requirements; adhere to Colorado building codes, CDPHE storm‑water permits, and OSHA safety standards.