PW Preq Bid 2920 -relay of water mains, const of GSI in Hellerman St from Loretto Ave to Castor Ave

The City of Philadelphia Water Department is conducting pre-qualification for a sealed bid solicitation on relay of water mains and construction of green stormwater infrastructure on Hellerman Street from Loretto Avenue to Castor Avenue, with the pre-qualification questionnaire and financial statement due October 13, 2026 and sealed bids due November 5, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. EST via www.PHLContracts.phila.gov. This is a two-stage process — approved pre-qualified contractors will receive separate notice and invitation to submit pricing in the closed bid phase.

The scope encompasses water main relay and green stormwater infrastructure construction on the specified street segment. The estimated project value is $4 million to $5 million. Contractors must submit a completed Pre-qualification Questionnaire for Public Works along with a financial position statement (no more than six months old), equipment inventory, project references, years of experience as prime and subcontractor, previous City work history, surety bond history, and disclosure of any defaults, terminations, litigation, tax debts, or criminal convictions. A Consent and Authorization Agreement must be executed and submitted either during PHLContracts profile setup or with the pre-qualification quote; vendors should execute according to entity type (corporations require President/VP and Secretary/Treasurer signatures; LLCs, partnerships, and sole proprietorships require authorized owner or partner signatures). All submitted information will be held confidential, and the City reserves the right to investigate statements and revoke qualifications if the contractor exceeds its capacity to perform.

Minority, women-owned, and disadvantaged small business enterprises (MBE, WBE, DSBE) may self-identify in the questionnaire. Questions must be emailed to Rosina.Depasquale@phila.gov by October 20, 2026; no pre-bid meeting will be held. Public quote opening will occur via Zoom immediately after the November 5 deadline. Specifications and plans are available on www.PHLContracts.phila.gov.