Description
This opportunity concerns the upgrade and rehabilitation of the Oak Street Pump Station, a critical component of a municipal water‑distribution system. The work is extensive, covering demolition of existing mechanical equipment, installation of new large‑diameter piping, pumps, valves, hoist systems, electrical and control upgrades, and associated civil works such as concrete foundations, drainage, and site restoration. The scope also includes testing, commissioning, and training for the new infrastructure. Three qualified Louisiana contractors submitted lump‑sum bids ranging from roughly $23 M to $25 M.
• Mechanical & piping work: replacement of 48‑, 54‑, and 72‑inch pipelines, pumps, valves, flow meters, and associated supports.
• Electrical & control systems: installation of VFDs, switchgear, control panels, lighting, transformers, and instrumentation.
• Civil & site services: mobilization, site cleanup, concrete work, drainage, structural reinforcement, and final close‑out.