The City of Philadelphia Water Department is seeking qualified contractors to construct a Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) system along Upland Way, extending from Woodbine Avenue to Woodcrest Avenue. The scope includes extensive civil‑construction activities such as excavation, installation of HDPE/PP/D‑I pipes ranging from 8‑ to 12‑inches, placement of geomembrane liners, backfilling, stone choker courses, concrete check dams, various green inlets and grates, roadway curb and paving work, landscaping, tree removal, and related site‑development tasks. The estimated contract value ranges between $3 million and $4 million, with a 10 % bid‑processing fee of $400 required. Bids must be submitted electronically by November 5 2026, with all questions due by October 20 2026. The project is subject to City‑wide small‑business (13 % SBE) and local‑business (LBE) participation goals, prevailing‑wage compliance, E‑Verify verification, and an apprenticeship requirement for contracts exceeding $300 k.
• Location: Upland Way, Philadelphia, PA
• Estimated value: $3‑4 million (bid bond 10 % of gross amount)
• Key dates: Questions due Oct 20 2026; bid submission deadline Nov 5 2026 10:30 AM EST
• Mandatory compliance: bid‑processing fee, bid bond, LBE/SBE participation, prevailing‑wage, apprenticeship, E‑Verify