Description
This solicitation seeks qualified contractors to perform the full replacement of the 42nd Street Pumping Station for the City of Philadelphia’s Water Department. The scope includes demolition of the existing station, extensive civil and structural work, installation of new pump equipment, associated electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, and compliance with stringent federal (CDBG‑DR) and local regulations. The contract is divided into four separate trade packages (General Construction, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing) with estimated values ranging from $0.5 M to over $5 M each, totaling more than $10 M. Key procedural milestones include mandatory site‑visits, a question‑deadline on 8 Oct 2026, and final bid submission by 29 Oct 2026. The project must be completed by 31 Oct 2029, with multiple milestone dates for foundation, bypass pumping, and final commissioning.
• Replace the 42nd St pumping station (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing).
• Four trade‑specific contracts (GC > $5 M, Electrical > $5 M, HVAC $4‑5 M, Plumbing $0.5‑1 M).
• Funding via CDBG‑DR; requires HUD Section 3 compliance and Steel Products Procurement Act adherence.
• Mandatory site‑visits on 30 Sep 2026 and 7 Oct 2026; questions due 8 Oct 2026; bid deadline 29 Oct 2026.
• Final project completion deadline 31 Oct 2029, with milestones for foundation (Dec 2027), bypass phase (Aug 2028), structural completion (May 2029), and pump operation (Sep 2029).