Tenders/PW Preq Bid 2505 RELAY of WATER MAINS in ADAMS AVE from E WINGOHOCKING ST to 250' NORTH of UNITY ST

PW Preq Bid 2505 RELAY of WATER MAINS in ADAMS AVE from E WINGOHOCKING ST to 250' NORTH of UNITY ST

City of Philadelphia

Published: Oct 3, 2026

Updated: Oct 3, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the general supplies sector, with a focus on General Supplies. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Philadelphia Contracts, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the general supplies sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

This tender, identified as PW Preq Bid 2505, is an invitation for prequalification bids from the City of Philadelphia, United States. The project involves the relay of water mains along Adams Avenue, extending from E Wingohocking Street for a distance of 250 feet north of Unity Street. The City of Philadelphia is the contracting authority, and Kimberly T. Payton is the designated buyer. This procurement is focused on essential utility infrastructure, specifically the replacement or rehabilitation of aging water distribution pipelines. The 'relay' of water mains typically means replacing existing pipes with new ones, often in the same or a nearby alignment, to ensure a reliable supply of potable water. Prequalification aims to identify and vet contractors possessing the necessary expertise, equipment, and resources to undertake such public works projects. Typical requirements for bidders include proven experience in underground utility construction, pipeline installation, pipe materials knowledge (e.g., ductile iron, PVC), adherence to safety regulations (e.g., OSHA), and environmental compliance. The successful prequalified firms will be eligible to bid on the subsequent construction contract, ensuring the integrity and efficiency of Philadelphia's water infrastructure.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Philadelphia Contracts and was originally published on October 3, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About City of Philadelphia

City of Philadelphia has issued 954 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 60 currently open and 61 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Philadelphia Contracts. Most recent publication: October 2, 2026.

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Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by City of Philadelphia in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.