How to bid on replacing industrial waste lift stations at Tinker AFB

What Tinker AFB is buying

The Department of Defense, specifically Tinker Air Force Base, is seeking design and construction services to rehabilitate or replace industrial waste lift stations 6N and 6S at Building 2122 in Oklahoma. This project involves demolition, replacement, engineering, materials, labor, testing, and other related services.

Vendors should note the scope includes considering future flow requirements and whether the two lift stations can be combined into a single unit. The project also involves assessing if the wet well structure can be reused, rehabilitated with a coating system, or lined.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on July 31, 2026. Proposals are due by August 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST (3:00 PM ET).

An initial site visit was conducted on July 21, 2026, and attendance was required for eligibility to propose. Responses to pre-bid Requests for Information (RFIs) were posted on July 31, 2026.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is exclusively for holders of a Tinker AFB MAC BOA (Multiple Award Construction Blanket Ordering Agreement). Only firms with this existing agreement are eligible to submit proposals.

The work falls under the construction category, specifically involving infrastructure rehabilitation and replacement, and requires design/engineering services.

How to respond

Proposals must be sent via email to SSgt. Isaac Demmers at [email protected]. Ensure your proposal is submitted by the deadline of August 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.

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Tips for a competitive response

Since this is a design and construction project, clearly outline your firm's experience with similar industrial waste lift station projects, including any experience with rehabilitation, replacement, and combining existing structures. Highlight your engineering capabilities.

Ensure your proposal directly addresses all aspects of the scope, including considerations for future flows and the potential to combine or rehabilitate the wet well structure. Provide a clear plan for all required services, from demolition to testing and quality control.

Double-check that all required documentation is included and that your submission adheres to any specific formatting or content guidelines provided in the project documents. Timely submission is crucial.