East Water Purification Plant Enhancement Project
East Water Purification Plant Enhancement Project
The City Of Houston / Houston Public Works
Kiewit, in partnership with its key subcontractors, is providing Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services to support the City of Houston (Houston Public Works) in expanding and modernizing the aging East Water Purification Plant (EWPP). The enhancement project will strengthen long-term water supply capacity, improve system resilience, and help ensure reliable drinking water for the city.
Project Overview
The City of Houston’s East Water Purification Plant Enhancement (EWPP) will construct a new treatment facility at the existing EWPP site, increasing finished water production capacity by 360 million gallons per day to support Houston’s growing water demands.
EWPP Project No. 1
Project No. 1 includes construction of the new plant and related infrastructure, including a canal pump station, water treatment trains, transfer pumping facilities, substation, liquid recycling facilities, pretreatment systems, liquid oxygen (LOX) storage and ozone generation facilities, chemical storage and feed systems, yard piping and underground utilities, electrical distribution systems, instrumentation and controls systems, civil infrastructure, including roads, sidewalks, grading, and stormwater facilities, and structural and foundation support systems.
Our Team
For more than a century, Kiewit has delivered complex infrastructure projects that strengthen communities across North America, including critical water and wastewater facilities.
Together with our key subcontractors Automation Nation, Blazer Inspection, Boyer, Horizon International Group, Kenall, Project Surveillance, Rava Construction, and SQ Environmental, our team brings the expertise, resources, and collaborative approach needed to successfully deliver the East Water Purification Plant Enhancement Project while advancing the City of Houston’s vision for a reliable, resilient, and sustainable water future.
Our Commitment
We’re building more than a water purification plant, we’re building opportunities.
We are committed to maximizing opportunities for participation through:
- Dividing work into economically feasible packages to ensure meaningful participation.
- Providing interested businesses adequate information related to the plans, specifications, and requirements in a timely manner.
- Assisting interested small and diverse businesses in obtaining bonding, lines of credit, insurance, or equipment.
- Building upon new and existing subcontractor relationships to foster long-term partnerships.
- Partnering with community and industry organizations focused on supporting small and underrepresented businesses.
Kiewit believes in investing in the communities where we work and live.
Build With Us
As phase 1 of the project is underway, the Kiewit team is actively seeking to engage with firms interested in phase 2 construction opportunities on the Project.
Future Phase 2 Bid Opportunities Include:
- Aggregate Supply
- Aerial Photos
- Asphalt Paving
- Building Finishes
- Building Roofing
- Chemical Toilets
- Civil Site Work
- Concrete Placement & Finishing
- Concrete Pumping
- Concrete Supply
- Foundation Support Systems
- Electrical
- Environmental Controls – Temporary
- Geotechnical Drilling/Borings
- Grading
- Job Office Janitorial Services
- Landscaping
- Masonry Construction
- MOT – Traffic Control
- Painting & Coatings
- Pipe & Valve Supply
- Pipeline Related
- Plumbing
- Rebar Install
- Rebar Supply
- Stormwater Facilities
- Trucking
- Utility Line Installation
- Utility Locating & Relocating
Get Connected for Opportunities
Join Our Database
Complete the EWPP Project Subcontractor Questionnaire to help us understand your capabilities and bidding interests.
Working With Us
Kiewit believes in partnering with businesses in the communities where we work and live. It is Kiewit’s intent to provide businesses with an equal opportunity to participate in the projects we build.
We evaluate companies on various criteria that may include, but is not limited to:
- Demonstrated experience performing similar scope of work
- Ability to provide the number of qualified personnel, materials, tools, and equipment to complete the required work on time
- Possession of the requisite licenses to perform the required work
- Safety record
- Consideration of the business participation goal for the project
- Ability to commence construction consistent with schedule requirements provided in solicitation
- Bid price (by comparing schedule of values)
Other Possible Considerations:
- Proven quality record
- Certifications/Licenses
- Insurance and bonding capability
- On-time performance
- Years in business
- Reputation
- Past performance with Kiewit
- Value-added products and services
Events
Upcoming Events
Our team has developed a comprehensive series of outreach events designed to engage the local subcontractor and supplier community. Planned activities include project and opportunity overview sessions, networking events, technical assistance workshops, and pre-bid workshops. These events are intended to provide information, foster meaningful connections, and support firms in successfully pursuing project opportunities.
Stay tuned for upcoming event dates and registration information. We look forward to connecting with you!
Past Events
March 5, 2026
EWPP Project No. 2: In-Person Subcontractor and Supplier Outreach Event
August 28, 2025
EWPP Project No. 1: In-Person Subcontractor and Supplier Outreach Event
- Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) Houston
- Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) Houston
- Greater Houston Asian Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Houston Partnership
- Greater Houston South Asian Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce
- Harris County Dept. of Economic Equity & Opportunity (DEEO)
- Houston Area Urban League (HAUL)
- Houston Contractors Association
- Houston East End Chamber of Commerce
- Houston Minority Business Development Agency
- Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC)
- Houston Public Works – Office of Business Opportunity (OBO)
- Houston West Chamber of Commerce
- Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston
- NAACP Houston
- National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) Houston Regional Black Contractors Association
- Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA)
- Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) of Houston
- Texas Women in Business – Bay Area Houston
- Tri-County Regional Black Chamber of Commerce
- University of Houston Apex Accelerator (APEX)
- University of Houston Small Business Development Center (HSBDC)
- WBEA – Women’s Business Center
- WTS – Houston Chapter
Are You Bid Ready?
Questions? Contact Us
To learn about subcontract and opportunities on the project, contact our team at: