How to bid on Transmission Mains & Critical Valves PDB for DC Water

What DC Water is buying

DC Water is looking for qualified design-build firms to work on four critical water infrastructure projects. These projects involve replacing or rehabilitating large-diameter water mains (16 inches or more) and replacing critical valves. The estimated construction costs for individual projects range from $4 million to $42 million.

The portfolio includes specific projects such as Critical Valves Replacement, 16-inch Cast Iron Reservoir Road Transmission Main Rehabilitation, 16-inch Cast Iron Rock Creek Park Transmission Main Renewal, and Large Diameter Water Main Replacement Renewal 8. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is the first step to find firms interested in serving as the Design-Builder.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on June 26, 2026. A virtual pre-proposal conference will be held on July 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. It is strongly encouraged to log in to the Microsoft Teams meeting for full access to the presentation.

The deadline for responses is August 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for design-build firms with expertise in large-diameter water main replacement or rehabilitation and critical valve replacements. Firms should have experience with significant construction projects, as individual project costs range from $4 million to $42 million. This is a construction category opportunity.

How to respond

To access the full documents and respond, you need to use DC Water’s Oracle procurement portal. First, locate the negotiation’s public abstract on the portal. You can do this by searching for the negotiation number DCW-SOL-26-10595,1 if needed.

Review the summary, lines, and listed documents available there. To download documents or submit your response, you must register a free supplier account on the Oracle portal. Ensure your submission is completed before the August 7, 2026, 2:00 PM ET deadline.

Tips for a competitive response

Attend the virtual pre-proposal conference on July 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. This is an important opportunity to understand the project details and ask questions directly. Logging into the meeting is recommended to see the presentation.

Carefully review all solicitation documents, including Addendum 1, which removes a duplicate insurance requirement. Pay close attention to the specific requirements for Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) as this is the first step in the procurement process. Highlight your firm's experience with similar large-scale water infrastructure projects and your design-build capabilities.