Boosting coastal municipal resilience, increasing low-country drainage discharge capacity, and upgrading critical flood mitigation infrastructure along tidal waterways, Ruby-Collins Inc. has been awarded a $9,629,548 firm-fixed-price contract. The civil works flood control project finances the upgrade and expansion of a stormwater pump station to increase overall pumping capacity and improve flood protection in Charleston, South Carolina.
Contract Details: At A Glance
| Contractor: | Ruby-Collins Inc. |
| Award Date: | September 25, 2026 |
| Contract Value: | $9,629,548 |
| Project: | Stormwater Pump Station Upgrade & Expansion |
| Location: | Charleston, South Carolina |
| Contract Number: | W912HP-26-C-A014 |
| Awarding District: | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District |
District Context & Mission Impact
This essential flood risk management project is administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Charleston District. The Charleston District leads civil works, coastal storm risk management, and environmental restoration programs across South Carolina. Charleston is particularly vulnerable to tidal surge, sea-level rise, and intense cloudburst storm events that overwhelm historic surface drainage systems. Upgrading and expanding heavy-duty stormwater pumping stations allows civil managers to rapidly discharge millions of gallons of impounded floodwaters into surrounding tidal basins, mitigating structural flood damage to residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and emergency transit routes through spring 2028.
Contractor Spotlight & Industry Context
Headquartered in Smyrna, Georgia, Ruby-Collins Inc. is an established general utility and heavy civil contractor specializing in water and wastewater treatment plants, large-diameter pipeline utility installation, pump station construction, and underground infrastructure across the Southeast. Bids were solicited via the internet with five competitive proposals received. Upgrading coastal stormwater pump stations requires installing high-capacity axial flow pumps, heavy structural concrete wet wells, backup emergency diesel generators, automated intake trash racks, and electrical SCADA integration designed to function reliably during severe storm conditions. Partnering experienced utility civil contractors with USACE hydraulic engineers ensures vital coastal flood defense assets perform when needed most.
