Oklahoma City Waste & Water Infrastructure Brief
Municipal Intelligence Report | January 2026 | Prepared by MotionCount
$6.6 Billion Five-Year CIP Adopted January 13, 2026
Oklahoma City Council adopted its FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan on January 13, committing $6.598 billion across all categories. Utilities represent the single largest allocation at $2.68 billion (40.6% of total CIP), covering water, wastewater, and solid waste infrastructure. The plan is funded primarily through Trust Funds (63.1%), General Obligation Bonds (21.3%), and Special Sales Taxes (11.1%).
| Category | 5-Year Allocation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities (Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste) | $2.68B | 40.6% |
| Facilities | $1.24B | 18.8% |
| Community Enhancements | $611M | 9.3% |
| Streets | $504M | 7.6% |
| Airports | $488M | 7.4% |
| Parks | $314M | 4.8% |
| Transportation | $181M | 2.7% |
| Zoo | $125M | 1.9% |
Active Waste & Wastewater Projects
| Project | Contractor | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Creek WWTP Aeration System Improvements | Crossland Heavy Contractors | $11.15M | Under construction, CO #4 approved |
| Deer Creek WWTP Filter Valve Actuator Replacement | Downey Contracting, LLC | $2.10M | Complete, maintenance bond active |
| Solid Waste Operations Center Improvements | C4L, LLC | TBD | Under construction, CO #5 approved |
| 60" Wastewater Interceptor Repair, Witcher Lift Station | To be bid | TBD | Plans/specs advertised for bids |
| South Canadian WWTP | Various | TBD | Quarterly update presented Jan 13 |
Procurement Signals
The OKC Prequalification Review Board approved or conditionally approved 10+ contractors for water and wastewater pipeline and facilities work in January 2026 alone. Newly prequalified firms include Walsh Construction (Archer Western), Walters-Morgan Construction, Jordan Contractors, and several others. This volume of prequalification activity typically precedes a surge in bid solicitations.
Active Pricing Agreements (Waste/Water/Wastewater)
| Agreement | Vendors | Annual Value |
|---|---|---|
| Electric motors & pumps repair/replacement | Global Energy Solutions, Evans Enterprises | $4.2M |
| Lab chemicals, supplies, accessories | 8 vendors + open market | $600K |
| Water/wastewater construction tools & equipment | Core & Main LP, ICM of America | $375K |
Recent Infrastructure Acceptance
14 privately constructed water and wastewater main projects ($2.38M total) were accepted by City Council on January 13 across Wards 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, and 8, with two-year maintenance bonds now in effect. An additional 13 permanent easements for water and wastewater mains across 9 locations were accepted January 27.
What This Means
Oklahoma City is entering one of its most aggressive utility infrastructure investment cycles in recent history. The $2.68B utilities allocation in the new CIP, combined with active WWTP upgrades, a new bid solicitation for major interceptor repair, and a wave of contractor prequalifications, signals sustained demand for waste, water, and wastewater services, equipment, and expertise over the next 3-5 years. Firms positioned in this market should be tracking council actions, trust meetings, and prequalification board decisions on a continuous basis.
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