PWD Construction SeminarFor Contractors Bidding on Green Stormwater Infrastructure Projects

The Philadelphia Water Department will be hosting the first in a series of construction seminars beginning in January. The seminars will be designed to provide important information to contractors about PWD’s green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) contracting opportunities. Over the next two decades, PWD will be investing approximately $2 billion to meet the city’s ambitious Green City, Clean Waters goals. The seminars are highly recommended to all contractors that are interested in bidding on GSI projects. The targeted audience for the seminars is the contractor foreman, superintendent and/or owner.

The January seminar will cover:

• Review of completed GSI projects to illustrate design intent and function and construction challenges

• Construction work in the public right of way and on properties (schools, parks and rec centers, public properties)

• Preview of the soon to be released Green Streets Manual

• Site management, OEO issues, Procurement coordination, spec updates

Please contact Janira Barroso at Janira.Barroso@phila.gov for information on the January seminar.

PWD’s Commitment

PWD has taken great strides towards creating equitable contracting opportunities for minority, women and or disabled- owned (MWDSBE) businesses. We are now implementing our new Participation Plan, which aims to provide meaningful economic opportunities for all Philadelphians by recruiting, preparing, and maintaining a reserve of local MWDSBEs with capacities and skill sets conducive to their participation as contractors and/or subcontractors on PWD projects.

PWD is pleased to announce that $65 million dollars was committed to local and MWDSBE businesses in Fiscal Year 2013. That amount represents 26% of PWD’s overall contract awards for the fiscal year. As PWD approaches mid-year of FY14, we are placing greater emphasis on helping disadvantaged businesses thrive and grow by connecting them to resource partners. This quarterly newsletter will highlight current initiatives of our partners, showcase successful contracting examples, and provide an events calendar to keep businesses aware of upcoming opportunities.

Take Part! December 2013

Take Part!A PWD resource for business diversity on PWD projects

An electronic version of this newsletter, with active links to resources, can be found at http://www.phillywatersheds.org/take-part

Proposed Upcoming Opportunities

Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Industry Partnership

The Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Partners is an initiative designed to advance locally-owned businesses in the green stormwater infrastructure industry by capitalizing on heavy local investment in GSI. The program is creating a forum for these businesses to connect, learn, and access resources, while also advancing the industry and the policies surrounding it.

GSI Partners will be holding a briefing co-hosted by Liberty Property Trust, PIDC, and the GSI Partners on December 10th. Representatives from Liberty and PIDC will share upcoming developments that will need on-site stormwater management. The briefing will be followed by a meet-and-greet giving all attendees the opportunity to get to know one another and build better professional and personal relationships.

For more information about this December 10th briefing, or about becoming a GSI Partner, contact Anna Shipp, Project Manager, at anna@sbnphiladelphia.org.

PROPOSED UPCOMING STREET LETTINGSDescription Work TypeState Rd. Cottman to Rhawn Street Water Main Replacement Bleigh Ave., E. of Oxford to Whitaker Street Water Main ReplacementFlorence/Beaumont/Pentridge/Saint Bernard/48th/50th Streets Water & Sewer Replacement Boston/Cumberland/Hagert/Jasper/Letterly Streets Water Main ReplacementRitner/Moyamensing Streets Water Main ReplacementCobbs Creek Intercepting Sewer Lining Phase 2 Sewer Lining Replacement Kerper/Loretto/Stirling Streets Water Main ReplacementMillick/Yocum/Dickens Streets Water & Sewer Replacement Cambria Street Water & Sewer Replacement Woodcrest/Conshohocken Water Main ReplacementE. Mount Airy/E.Gowen/Ivey Hill Road Water Main Replacement

PROPOSED UPCOMING PLANT LETTINGSDescription Work TypeNortheast Plant Redirection of area drains from outfall to sewer General ConstructionQueen Lane Raw Water Bypass Plug General ConstructionRehab of Steel Pipe Bridge in Roxborough General ConstructionConcreteRepairs in Filters at Queen Lane General ConstructionRehab of Plant Water System at Northeast WPCP General ConstructionHydrated Lime System Improvements at Baxter Mechanical Relocate Ammonia Storage & Feed System at Baxter Mechanical Replacement of Low Voltage Distribution Equipment at Queen Lane Mechanical

Project Highlights

Venice Island Underground Storage Tank & Recreation Center Project

Estimated Cost: $44.6M

Construction Status: 86% Complete

Timeline: Construction began in July 2011, Estimated completion April 2014

Economic Opportunity Plan Participation: 31%

Economic Opportunity Plan Workforce Inclusion: Minority Journeypersons: 32%, Minority Apprentices: 34%, Female Journeypersons: 5.2% Female Apprentices: 4.3%, Local Journeypersons: 46%, Local Apprentices: 53%

PWD’s Venice Island Underground Storage Tank and Recreation Center Project in Manayunk includes the construction of an underground storage tank and PWD headhouse facilities to protect and improve the health of the Schuylkill River, a new performing arts center, and a new parking lot that includes green stormwater management practices to control stormwater runoff. The underground storage tank will provide an area for nearly four million gallons of stormwater to be held, avoiding overflows directly into the Schuylkill River.

The underground storage tank will provide an area for nearly four million gallons of stormwater to be held, avoiding overflows directly into the Schuylkill River. The complementary canal improvements will also greatly benefit the area by creating more flow through the canal and thus improving water quality.

This project is currently achieving 31% in contract participation. The Prime Contractors on the Project are Daniel J. Keating (General Contractor), Riggs Distler & Co. (Electrical), and Five Star (Plumbing and HVAC).

The M/W/DSBE contractors involved in this project are:

Brass Roots Insulation, Inc (WBE)

CNS Construction Corp (MBE)

Decision Distribution, LLC (MBE)

Disposal Corporation of America (MWBE)

Labe Sales, Inc (WBE)

Lake Glenn Enterprises, Inc (MBE)

Manna Supply, Inc (MWBE)

Minority Contractors, Inc (MBE)

MJK Electrical Corp (MBE)

The Labov Plumbing & Heating Supply, Inc (WBE)

Thomas Building Group, Inc (WBE)

Tierra Construction Services, LLC (MBE)

Trijay Systems, Inc (MBE)

ContactsThe Office of Business Services 215-683-2000 www.phila.gov/commerce

This office provides businesses with information on:

• Business start-up or expansion

• Help with license and permit matters

• Financial resources

• Preparing for City inspections

The Office of Economic Opportunity Philadelphia Department of Commerce 215-683-2055 www.phila.gov/oeo

This office provides assistance to minority, woman and disabled-owned businesses with:

• Resources for obtaining MWDS-BE certification

• Registration with the City of Philadelphia

• Networking for business partnerships with larger companies

• Addressing prompt payment issues for current City contractors

City of Philadelphia Procurement Department

http://mbec.phila.gov/procurement

• This site lists contracts currently eligible for bid.

• Navigating the City contract process

PWD Projects Control Unit (215) 685-6337 http://www.phila.gov/water

This office can provide plans and specifications for PWD Public Works projects. There is a fee for these documents, ranging from $10, to $25 or more.

Office of Labor Standards (215) 686-3501 www.phila.gov/commerce

This office can provide information on prevailing wage requirements and other labor standards for all Public Works projects.

Take Part! December2013

DisclaimerPWD has provided this newsletter and its contents as an informational service only. Your receipt or review of this document does not construe any promise of special consideration, assistance or endorsement for successfully bidding on any Public Works contracts issued by the Department. PWD follows the fair bidding practices and protocol set forth by the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter.

Small Business Resources & Events• Sustainable Business Network: SBN - GSI Partners and representatives from Liberty and PIDC will share with GSI Partner businesses

upcoming developments that will need on-site stormwater management; the briefing will be followed by a meet-and-greet giving all attendees the opportunity to get to know one another and build better professional and personal relationships. For more information about this December 10, 2013 briefing, or about becoming a GSI Partner, contact Anna Shipp, Project Manager, at anna@sbnphiladelphia.org

• Small Business Administration, Certification Workshop on December 12, 2013 from 1:00pm -4:00pm is a FREE event. Registration required. The Woman-Owned Small Business Set-Aside Program is a new initiative created by the SBA to provide greater contracting opportunities for woman-owned small businesses by allowing certain contracts to be competed only among businesses registered as WOSB’s. Contact George Murray for more information at (610) 382-3083 or visit http://www.sba.gov/events

• “Doing Business with the City” Workshop: FREE. Explore the opportunity of building your business with City contracts. Develop your strategy for pursuing competitive bid and non-competitive contracts. Learn the steps for getting started and the resources that are available to support your enterprise. Next workshop will be held January 15, 2014. For more information on times and location visit OEO Events. http://www.phila.gov/commerce/businessSupport/mwdsbeSupport/Pages/Events.aspx