Mount Carmel Water Treatment Plant Vertical Turbine Pump #7 Installation

The City of Waco, Texas, is soliciting bids for the installation of a 600-horsepower vertical turbine pump at the Mount Carmel Water Treatment Plant, designated as Pump #7. The scope includes the pump can, all associated appurtenances, a 2400-volt motor, and a medium-voltage motor controller, requiring coordinated installation and integration into existing water treatment infrastructure. The project is part of ongoing efforts to maintain and upgrade critical water treatment capacity in the region, with performance expected to occur within the City of Waco’s operational area. The solicitation, identified as RFB2026-026, was posted on July 20, 2026, with responses due by August 6, 2026. This is a state and local government procurement through the Texas SmartBuy platform, with no specific set-aside designation. Primary point of contact is Melanie Wade, supported by Purchasing Manager Kasey Gamblin and Senior Purchasing Agent Daryle Bullard, all reachable through the City of Waco’s office at 76702. Interested parties must submit proposals by the deadline and adhere to all technical and operational requirements outlined in the solicitation for consideration.