Cypress Lake WTP, Wellfield, & Raw Water Main in Osceola County, FL

The contract for the Cypress Lake Water Treatment Plant, Wellfield, and Raw Water Main in Osceola County, Florida, encompasses the full construction of raw water production infrastructure, including multiple wells with associated well heads and pumps, discharge piping, a surge bladder tank, site civil work, wellhead cages, an electrical building, and a standby generator. It also includes the installation and commissioning of primary and secondary water quality analytical laboratories, as well as the disinfection of production wells necessary to meet regulatory certification requirements. Additional key components involve the construction of operational facilities such as the Operations and Reverse Osmosis Buildings, Pretreatment Chemical Building, Post-Treatment Degasification System, Odor Control Air Exhaust Dispersion Stack System, and Post-Treatment Chemical Building, ensuring comprehensive water treatment capabilities from extraction to final output. The solicitation, issued by Wharton-Smith, Inc., is open for bids with a response deadline of August 19, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 237110 for water and wastewater treatment plant construction. This opportunity is set aside for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises through the Department of Transportation, aiming to foster inclusion and economic opportunity in infrastructure development. All work is to be performed in Osceola County, Florida, and inquiries should be directed to Nichole Voitel at watergmpbids@whartonsmith.com or 407-321-8410. The project represents a significant investment in regional water security, combining advanced treatment technologies with robust infrastructure to support long-term public health and environmental compliance.