PW Bid 2918 -Relay of water mains and construction of GSI in 26th St from W. Clearfield St.

Solicitation B2728024, issued by the City of Philadelphia Water Department, is for the relay of water mains and the construction of Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) primarily along 26th Street from W. Clearfield Street, with additional work extending across Bambrey Street, N. 25th Street, Fox Street, W. Hilton Street, N. 23rd Street, and W. Lippincott. The project requires the contractor to perform at least 20 percent of the original total contract price using their own workforce. Key deliverables include site restoration using Superpave 64-22 PG type A paving, the installation of 6-inch thick ADA ramps, and the execution of test pits to identify utility covers. The contract must be executed within 60 days of the award, and the work must be completed within 30 days after the specified commencement date. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible seller based on the aggregate amount bid. Responsiveness requires the submission of a Small and Local Business Plan, including the Solicitation and Participation Form, and documentary evidence of solicited participants. Award is contingent upon the provision of performance and payment bonds, requisite insurance, and approval from the City's Law Department. Contractors must adhere to prevailing wage rates, submitting weekly certified payroll via LCP Tracker, and comply with PWD Quality Certification Standards (QC-1 through QC-14) and various ASTM standards. Payments are made via electronic deposit, and the City maintains audit rights for five years following final payment. Legal disputes are governed by 62 Pa.C.S. §3912 and must be brought in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania or the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County.