Upgrading municipal and defense water utility infrastructure, enhancing elevated storage capacity, and securing reliable water distribution systems, Gideon Contracting LLC has been awarded a $15,595,452 firm-fixed-price contract. The utility infrastructure award finances the construction of a new elevated water storage tower in Midwest City, Oklahoma, reaching a cumulative face value of $15,705,432 if options are exercised.

Contract Details: At A Glance

District Context & Mission Impact

This utility infrastructure project is administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District. The Tulsa District oversees military construction, civil works, and water resource management across Oklahoma, southern Kansas, and northern Texas. Midwest City directly borders Tinker Air Force Base—the nation’s premier depot maintenance facility—and depends on shared, resilient utility networks to support both civilian communities and military installations. Constructing a modern elevated water storage tank boosts hydraulic pressure throughout the local distribution network, provides dedicated fire protection storage, and strengthens overall system resilience against peak demand surges and potential drought conditions through 2027.

Contractor Spotlight & Industry Context

Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Gideon Contracting LLC is an 8(a) certified small business general contractor specializing in heavy civil infrastructure, utility construction, military facility renovations, and general contracting for federal agencies. One bid was solicited via the internet with one received. Constructing multi-million-gallon elevated composite or steel water towers requires deep foundation piling, continuous steel plate welding or pre-cast concrete pedestal construction, high-durability internal tank protective coatings, altitude valves, and telemetry control systems. Partnering skilled general contractors with USACE utility engineers ensures critical municipal and military water storage infrastructure meets rigorous standards.