PW - CPN 103419 - Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacements Contract 2020, WSM-D

The Puerto Rico Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacements Contract 2020 (Project No. CPN 103419) is a comprehensive infrastructure procurement opportunity involving the replacement of approximately 13,000 linear feet of waterline and 4,000 linear feet of sanitary sewer. The project will be executed through open cut methods and requires electronic bid submissions through the Procurement Portal, with proposals due by 2:00 PM CST on September 25, 2025. A mandatory pre-bid web conference is scheduled for September 8, 2025, at 10 AM, where potential bidders can obtain additional project details. Bidders must be pre-qualified in specific work types, including water distribution, sewer collection systems, and utility construction, and must submit prequalification documentation at least seven calendar days before the bid opening. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the city reserving the right to request additional information to assess the bidder's capability to successfully complete the project. Evaluation criteria will include compliance with technical specifications across multiple divisions such as earthwork, utilities, and transportation-related requirements.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project is expected to be funded through user fee revenues, with a construction timeline of 500 days after contract commencement. While specific budget ranges are not definitively stated, the bid proposal workbook includes a construction allowance of $100,000 and a miscellaneous irrigation adjustment allowance of $25,000, suggesting a total Water unit sub-total of $125,000. The bid includes 89 line items for the Water unit and 60 line items for the Sanitary Sewer unit, covering activities such as pipe installation, valve replacements, service connections, concrete and asphalt repairs, and utility-related work. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation including a Bid Bond, Proposal Form, Vendor Compliance Statement, and Conflict of Interest documentation. The project represents a significant municipal infrastructure upgrade targeting critical utility system improvements in Puerto Rico, with potential long-term benefits for water service reliability and infrastructure modernization.