Description
The City of Philadelphia Water Department is seeking qualified contractors to relay water mains along Almond Street between Ash Street and Pratt Street. The work includes full excavation, removal of existing pipe, installation of new ductile‑iron water mains (various diameters), associated fittings, gate valves, fire‑hydrant removal, concrete paving, traffic‑control measures, and compliance with prevailing‑wage, apprenticeship, insurance, and environmental requirements. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with a performance period of roughly 390 calendar days. Vendors must submit a $600 bid‑processing fee electronically, provide a 10 % bid/performance bond, and complete all required pre‑qualification, LBE/SBE documentation, and consent forms. The bid opening will be conducted virtually via Zoom on November 10, 2026.
• Scope: full relaying of water mains (DI pipe 4‑12 in., fittings, valves, concrete works, traffic control, ADA‑ramp construction).
• Budget: estimated contract value exceeds $5 million (per aggregate AD notice) with a detailed line‑item total of $243,840 for the specific water‑main portion.
• Key requirements: 10 % bid/performance bond, $600 processing fee, LBE/SBE participation, apprenticeship compliance, insurance (umbrella $5 M, pollution $2 M), and submission through the PHLContracts portal.
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Contact
Rosina Depasquale(Procurement Contact)