Lake McMurtry Pump Station

The Stillwater Utilities Authority (SUA) is seeking qualified contractors to construct a new 24‑million‑gallon‑per‑day raw‑water pump station for the Lake McMurtry Secondary Raw Water System (Project #23WT03). The scope includes a CMU building, five vertical turbine pumps with variable‑frequency drives, associated motors, valves, yard piping, electrical components, an access road, and full site restoration. The procurement follows a two‑step process: (1) mandatory pre‑qualification (statements of qualifications due 2026‑08‑19) and (2) formal bid submission (deadline 2026‑10‑07). Bids are submitted electronically via the Ionwave portal; a mandatory in‑person pre‑bid conference is scheduled for 2026‑09‑02. The successful bidder must provide a bid bond (≥5 % of bid), performance and maintenance bonds, and required insurance, and will be required to execute the contract within 14 days of award. • Project location: Stillwater, Oklahoma (Payne County) • Contract type: Invitation for Bid – “lowest and best responsible bidder” award • Estimated construction value: multi‑million‑dollar (see payout estimate) • Key dates: Pre‑qualification due 2026‑08‑19; Pre‑bid conference 2026‑09‑02; Bid opening 2026‑09‑23; Final bid deadline 2026‑10‑07 • Mandatory requirements: Pre‑qualification, attendance at pre‑bid conference, 5 % bid bond, performance/maintenance bonds, insurance, and post‑award execution within 14 days.