Mark Wilmer Pumping Plant KW1A Transformer Repair and Bushing Replacement RFP

The Central Arizona Water Conservation District (CAWCD) is responsible for managing the delivery, repayment, and maintenance of the Central Arizona Project (CAP), a critical infrastructure designed to transport approximately 1.5 million acre-feet of Colorado River water annually across Pima, Pinal, and Maricopa counties. The CAP system extends 336 miles from Lake Havasu to near Tucson, comprising aqueducts, tunnels, pumping plants, and pipelines, making it Arizona’s largest renewable water supply source. This project is governed under Arizona state law and involves contractual agreements with the federal government for its operation. The current solicitation, titled "Mark Wilmer Pumping Plant KW1A Transformer Repair and Bushing Replacement," seeks qualified contractors to perform repairs and replacements on key electrical components at one of the CAP’s pumping plants. The request for proposals (RFP) was posted on May 21, 2026, with a response deadline on June 24, 2026. The procurement is managed by the Arizona Procurement-Goods & Services office in Phoenix, and the primary contact for this solicitation is Kyle Talbert, the Procurement Contract Administrator. This contract is essential to maintaining the reliable operation of the CAP infrastructure and supporting the ongoing delivery of water to Arizona’s major counties.