GWRP Lifecycle-Rebuild and Retrofit Headworks

The City of Mesa’s Water Resources Department is undertaking a lifecycle‑rebuild and retrofit of the headworks portion of its Gila Water‑Resources‑Program (GWRP). The project, valued at $211,000, was awarded on a sole‑source basis to Duperon Corporation and its Arizona representative JBI Water & Wastewater Equipment. The scope involves reconstruction and upgrade of intake structures and associated wastewater treatment equipment, but detailed technical specifications are not disclosed in the public notices. The procurement process included a Notice of Intent to Award (Oct 25 2023) with a seven‑day window for competing bids, after which the award was confirmed (Nov 7 2023). • Project focus: rebuild/retrofit of headworks at a municipal water‑reclamation plant. • Contract value: $211 K, awarded to a manufacturer and its local representative. • Procurement style: sole‑source with a short (7‑day) competitive window that was not exercised.