# City of Philadelphia PHLContracts Periscope #B2728364

Philadelphia sewer reconstruction, sewer lining, and water-main relay

**Posted:** November 13, 2026
**Respond By:** December 22, 2026
**Identifier:** B2728364
**NAICS:** 237110, 237990

The City of Philadelphia Water Department is seeking qualified contractors for sewer and water-main construction on W. Berks Street and Upland Way in Philadelphia.
- **Buyer:** City of Philadelphia Procurement Department, Water Department (Department 28 / Water Department Public Works), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- **Opportunity:** Bid 2909 / solicitation B2728364; sewer reconstruction and water-main relay on W. Berks Street, plus sewer lining and water-main relay on Upland Way. The bid schedule identifies approximately 550 feet of 24-inch vitrified-clay sewer lining on Upland Way with a styrene-barrier liner.
- **Scope:** Sewer and water-pipe installation, manholes and inlets, service connections, valves and hydrants, excavation, paving restoration, traffic protection, ADA ramps, and related work. The schedule includes 660 feet of 16-inch ductile-iron pipe and one 16-inch mechanical coupling.
- **Notable requirements:** Complete construction within 545 calendar days after Notice to Proceed; coordinate with utilities; maintain access and traffic; provide required as-builts and project notifications. SBE participation is specified at 13% in the bid documents.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No manufacturers, product brands, or vendors are named; materials are specified by type and size rather than brand.
- **Value:** The notice estimates the project at over $5 million, while the detailed bid schedule reports an aggregate amount of $304,745; the provided materials do not reconcile these figures.
- **Schedule quantities and item codes:** Listed below; quantities follow the solicitation’s bid schedule.

### Description

This is a prequalification opportunity for Bid 2909 covering sewer reconstruction and water-main relay on W. Berks Street from N. 56th Street to N. 59th Street, as well as sewer lining and water-main relay on Upland Way from N. 56th Street to N. 59th Street. The work includes sewer and water infrastructure construction, with related road work and other items described in the bid documents. The estimated value is greater than $5,000,000. This notice is for prequalification only; approved sellers will be notified and invited to the closed bid solicitation.

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