PW Prequalification Bid 2455 - Polymer Dosing System Betterment at Northeast WPCP

The City of Philadelphia Water Department is conducting pre-qualification for Bid 2455, a polymer dosing system betterment project at the Northeast Water Pollution Control Plant, with prequalification questionnaires due October 6, 2026 and sealed bid quotes due October 27, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

The scope involves removal and demolition of the existing polymer feed system and installation of three prefabricated sheds, polymer feed units, eyewash showers, piping, valves, flowmeters, concrete work, site work, and structural, civil, electrical, and mechanical components. The contractor must supply one mobile polymer makedown unit and perform instrumentation and control system integration. The facility is located at 3899 Richmond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19137. Contract term is 730 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

The estimated contract value is $4 million to $5 million. A Small and Local Business Plan requires contractors to achieve a 16 percent Small Business Enterprise participation goal and demonstrate best and good faith efforts in soliciting certified SBE and Local Business Entity participants. Contractors must self-perform at least 20 percent of work and ensure 70 percent of on-site workers are graduates or enrolled in a Certified Apprenticeship Program. Prevailing wage requirements apply under rates effective July 28, 2026 for both building construction and heavy and highway construction classifications. Bid bonds equal to 10 percent of gross bid amount and a non-refundable processing fee are required. Contractors must use E-Verify, submit weekly certified payroll through LCP Tracker, and comply with diesel engine emissions control standards.

Mandatory site visits are scheduled for September 28 and October 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Six contractors have been prequalified: C & H Industrial Services, Inc.; Seravalli, Inc.; A. P. Construction, Inc.; JPC Group, Inc.; Carusone Construction, Inc.; and Quad Construction Company. Technical questions are due October 6, 2026 to Alexander.Fidrych@phila.gov. Sealed quotes must be submitted through www.phlcontracts.phila.gov with public opening via Zoom.