Lake McMurtry Pump Station

The Stillwater Utilities Authority (SUA) is seeking qualified contractors to design and 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‑drive motors, associated valves, yard piping, electrical work, an access road, and full restoration of disturbed areas. Bidders must first submit a pre‑qualification statement by 19 August 2026; only pre‑qualified firms may submit a bid by 23 September 2026. A mandatory pre‑bid conference is scheduled for 2 September 2026, and a mandatory pre‑qualification conference on 5 August 2026 (virtual). The contract will be awarded to the “lowest and best responsible bidder,” with performance, maintenance, and statutory bonds required, as well as a 5 % bid guarantee. The successful contractor must execute the contract within 14 days of award and complete the work according to the detailed specifications (over 1,500 pages of drawings and specs). • Construction of a 24 MGD raw water pump station (building, pumps, motors, VFDs, valves, piping, electrical, access road). • Mandatory pre‑qualification (due 19 Aug 2026) and pre‑bid conference (2 Sep 2026). • Electronic bid submission only via Ionwave portal; bid opening 23 Sep 2026, 3 PM CT. • Required 5 % bid bond or certified cash guarantee; performance, maintenance, statutory bonds, and insurance at contract signing. • Contract award and execution timelines: contract to be signed within 14 days of award; project completion schedule not specified. • Project location: Stillwater, Oklahoma (Payne County).