PW Prequal Bid 2785-RELAY of WATER MAINS and Construction of GSI in S 61ST

The City of Philadelphia Water Department is soliciting pre-qualification submissions for relay of water mains and construction of green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) on South 61st Street (Bid 2785), with pre-qualification questionnaires and financial statements due October 13, 2026. This is a pre-qualification-only phase; approved contractors will receive separate notice and invitation to a closed bid solicitation. The estimated project value exceeds $5 million.

Contractors must submit a completed Prequalification Questionnaire, Financial Statement for Qualified Sellers dated within six months, executed Consent and Authorization form, and any supplemental questionnaires through the PHLContracts platform. The questionnaire requires comprehensive disclosure of experience as prime and subcontractor, annual project volumes, City contracts completed within the past five years, contract defaults or terminations, financial position including current assets, liabilities, equity, and available lines of credit, criminal convictions, pending investigations, debarment status, surety bond refusals, outstanding City debts or liens, and management personnel with prior City employment history. The City reserves the right to investigate statements, contact references and financial institutions, and revoke pre-qualification at any time.

The scope encompasses water main replacement and stormwater management infrastructure improvements along the specified corridor. Detailed plans and specifications are available on PHLContracts and establish technical requirements, materials standards, and construction methodologies for the project.

Questions regarding pre-qualification must be submitted by October 20, 2026 to Rosina.Depasquale@phila.gov. Sealed bids from pre-qualified contractors are due November 5, 2026 before 10:30 a.m. EST via PHLContracts, with public opening via Zoom immediately following. No quotes will be accepted from vendors who fail to submit the required pre-qualification documentation by the October 13 deadline.