When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 5, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 15, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $5,000,000 – $20,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority. The work is located in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

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M Street Corridor Transmission Mains Replacement and Rehabilitation

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Overview

Construction, Facilities & Maintenance

Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesPosted: October 6, 2026Deadline: November 5, 2026

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SUMMARY

DC Water is seeking a Progressive Design-Build contractor for the replacement and rehabilitation of transmission mains in the M Street Corridor.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must comply with the Davis Bacon Act
Must comply with DBE/WBE inclusion program requirements
Must provide a letter from a surety demonstrating ability to provide performance and payment bonds for phases 1 and 2 combined
Must participate in DC Water's Rolling Owner Controlled Insurance Program (ROCIP) for construction services
Must comply with the Service Contract Act
Must submit a D/WBE Utilization Narrative
Must submit a Drug Free Workspace Certification
Must submit a Non-Collusion Affidavit
Must submit a Certificate of Clean Hands from the DC Office of Tax and Revenue

BUDGET

Estimate

$5,000,000 – $20,000,000

TIMELINE

Pre-Proposal Conference: October 13th, 2026

Question Deadline: October 15th, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline: November 5th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 15, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority

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DESCRIPTION

The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) is issuing this Request for Qualification and Proposals for a Progressive Design-Build (PDB) contract to deliver the M Street Corridor Transmission Mains Replacement and Rehabilitation project. The procurement follows a one-step approach where Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) and Proposals will be evaluated to select a Design-Builder. The project involves engineering, design, and construction services for water transmission infrastructure.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 5, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 15, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $5,000,000 – $20,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority. The work is located in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

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