Solicitation Information

The following listing enumerates the major items of work included in the contract:

• 2.0 million gallon composite-style elevated water storage tower and appurtenances
• Approximately 4,000 feet of 24-inch ductile iron water pipe
• Site work including the construction of a 12-foot wide paved access road
• Demolition of adjacent apartment building, including hazardous material handling.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be conducted on December 16, 2015.

This project may be funded in part by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  A Fair Share Objective for Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises participation in this work of 32% and 6%, respectively, has been established.  The program requirements are fully defined in USEPA’s “Participation by Disadvantaged Enterprises in Procurement under EPA Financial Assistant Agreements – May 27, 2008”.

Notice is hereby given that DC Water has determined that all contractors performing the large diameter water main installation as part of this contract must be currently pre-qualified by DC Water.  A list of currently pre-qualified contractors is included in the Project Manual. 

The Davis-Bacon wage determinations shall apply.

Bid documents are available at the Department of Procurement, 5000 Overlook Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20032.  Sets of Bidding Documents can be procured for a non-refundable $50 purchase price each, payable to DC Water.  Payment must be in the form of a money order, certified check or a company check.  Documents can be shipped to Bidders providing a Federal Express account number.

The DC Water Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant is a secured facility.  Persons intending to pick-up Bidding Documents are to contact the Department of Procurement at 202?787?2020 for access authorization.

For procurement information contact via email: ProcurementConstructionInquiry@dcwater.com.

For technical information contact:  DETS-Construction.Bid.Inquiry@dcwater.com.  Please insert the IFB No. in the Subject Line.

View DC Water’s website at www.dcwater.com for current and upcoming solicitations.

Addendum No.: 1 is issued. See attachment.

Addendum No.: 2 is issued. See attachment.

Addendum No.: 3 is issued. See attachment.