Lake McMurtry Pump Station

The Stillwater Utilities Authority 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 VFDs, associated motors, valves, yard piping, electrical systems, an access road, and full site restoration. Bidders must first submit a pre‑qualification statement by 08/19/2026, attend a mandatory pre‑qualification conference (virtual) on 08/05/2026, and a mandatory in‑person pre‑bid conference on 09/02/2026. Final bids are due electronically by 11/11/2026. The award will be made to the “lowest and best responsible bidder,” with a performance bond of at least 5 % of the bid amount and subsequent execution of the contract within 14 days of award. • Project: New 24 MGD raw water pump station (CMU building, pumps, VFDs, electrical, road, site restoration) • Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma (City‑owned utility) • Bid process: Two‑step (pre‑qualification → bid) – both steps electronic via Ionwave portal • Key dates: Pre‑qual deadline 08/19/2026, Pre‑qual conference 08/05/2026 (virtual), Pre‑bid conference 09/02/2026 (in‑person), Bid opening 09/23/2026, Final bid deadline 11/11/2026 • Bond requirement: Minimum 5 % of bid amount, plus performance, maintenance and statutory bonds at contract signing • Contract execution: Within 14 days of award; full contract signed within 60 days • Evaluation: “Lowest and best responsible bidder” – authority may waive technicalities or reject any bid.