PW Prequal Bid 2797 SEWER RECONSTRUCTION & RELAY of WATER MAINS in PECHIN ST from DUPONT ST to LEVER

The City of Philadelphia Water Department is soliciting pre-qualification submissions for PW Prequal Bid 2797, sewer reconstruction and water main relay on Pechin Street from DuPont Street to Lever Street, with sealed quotes due November 10, 2026 before 10:30 a.m. through PHLContracts.phila.gov. Participation is limited to approved sellers: this is a pre-qualification-only solicitation, and only approved sellers receive notice and an invitation to the closed bid solicitation. The seller checklist includes a Local Business Entity certification status selection, but the source does not attach a preference or set-aside to it.

The sewer scope includes excavation, reinforced concrete pipe from 18 to 66 inches, sanitary laterals, manholes, and inlets. The water scope includes 6,145 linear feet of 8-inch and 1,530 linear feet of 12-inch ductile iron pipe, 18 fire hydrants with removals, and 293 water service connections. Restoration covers curbing, footway paving, and Superpave asphalt. Sellers must attach an executed Consent & Authorization form and a completed Prequalification Questionnaire marked confidential, plus any applicable Supplemental Questionnaires; omitting the questionnaire results in disqualification. The questionnaire covers prime and subcontracting experience, the largest single-year volume completed in the prior five years, equipment, financial statements dated within six months, and disclosure of material negative events over five years. The City assesses responsibility under Chapter 17-100 of The Philadelphia Code and may revoke prequalification at any time, including when a contractor exceeds its capacity. Pricing is not submitted during pre-qualification.

The estimated project value is greater than $5 million. The bid pricing workbook totals $608,310, with $452,000 for sewer and related work and $156,310 for water and related work. The source names no incumbent contractor.

The Questionnaire & Financial Statement for Qualified Sellers was due October 22, 2026, and questions were due to Rosina.Depasquale@phila.gov by the same date. The advertisement ran October 2 and October 9, 2026, in the Daily News and Tribune. Specifications and plans are available on PHLContracts.phila.gov, and procurement customer service can be reached at PHLContracts@phila.gov or (215) 686-4755.