Kaw pipe-gallery replacement
Prepared for AJ Bental | Valtorc International · Research checked 7 November 2026
Valve replacements built into Kaw’s upgrade
Lawrence’s engineering scope includes replacing valves on renewed plant piping. Valtorc’s valve and actuator range gives you a concrete package to discuss with the design team. Start with the valve schedule and accepted-product process, then match individual duties rather than assume the whole package is available. [1, 3, 4]
Kaw Water Treatment Plant | Project MS1-00022
Owner: City of Lawrence, Kansas · Lawrence, Kansas
WHAT YOU COULD SELL
Replacement valves and matched actuation for accepted duties.
NEXT MILESTONE
60% / 90% design reviews; dates not published in the agreement. [1]
Why it fits
01 The scope replaces valves associated with renewed piping, including 24-inch discharge lines and a 4-inch wash-water interconnection. Use that detail to request the valve schedule instead of sending a general catalog. [1]
02 Valtorc’s Series 1000 sheet covers 2–24-inch butterfly valves. Its actuated-package page describes 2–12-inch packages; confirm the actual larger-valve assembly, pressure duty and potable-water approvals before proposing it. [3, 4]
03 Electric and pneumatic actuation are documented capabilities. The engineer assumes controls replacement in kind, so lead with compatible replacement packages rather than an unrequested automation redesign. [1, 3]
Your first move
City MSO administration → Leah Morris
Route to the named Engineering Program Manager and Black & Veatch team. [1, 5]
mso@lawrenceks.gov · 785-832-7800
Ask: For MS1-00022, are valve schedules still being developed, and how can Valtorc submit product data for accepted equivalents? Please route us to Leah Morris and the Black & Veatch design lead.
From insight to action
Where your offer fits
Valve renewal [1]
Your contribution: Butterfly or other valves matched to each duty. [3, 4]
Next step: Check size, pressure, materials, potable approvals and accepted makes.
Existing controls [1]
Your contribution: Electric/pneumatic actuation and accessories. [3]
Next step: Confirm torque, voltage/air, fail position, signals and envelope.
Competitive construction [1]
Your contribution: Supply quotations to eligible bidding contractors.
Next step: Obtain the allowed supplier route and bidder list once issued.
September’s report estimates $4.0M construction and authorizes $503,130 for engineering, with design funds available in FY2026. Neither figure is a valve allowance or Valtorc contract value. [1]
People to know
OWNER / ENGINEERING ROUTE
Leah Morris, City Engineering Program Manager. Route through MSO. [1, 5]
DESIGN CONSULTANT
Black & Veatch; principal Andrew J. Hansen. Ask MSO for the package lead. [1]
What happens next
1 SEPTEMBER 2026
Engineering agreement authorized. [2]
DESIGN REVIEWS
60% / 90% reviews; dates unpublished. [1]
NEXT BUYING EVENT
Construction tender; date unverified. [1]
Evidence behind the opportunity
1. City | Engineering scope | 1 Sep 2026
2. City | Approval record | 1 Sep 2026
3. Valtorc | Actuated packages | checked 7 Nov
4. Valtorc | Series 1000 | checked 7 Nov
5. City | MSO routing office | checked 7 Nov
6. City | Adopted 2026–30 CIP | Nov 2025
Detailed research is kept separately; primary documents are linked above.
Public records checked 7 November 2026; supplier access and current design percentage are unconfirmed. No stakeholder contacted.
Your next update
Watch for design review, accepted-product requirements and a construction invitation; then identify bidding contractors to quote.
CAL-KAW-VAL-001 · v1.0 · 7 November 2026
