Preheat oven to 350.

Grease loaf pan and set aside.

Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and pumpkin pie spice. Set aside.

Beat together sugar, oil and eggs.

Gradually add dry ingredients to egg mixture, beating well. Periodically add the water and continue beating.

Add pumpkin puree and beat to mix well.

Stir in chocolate chips and mix well.

Pour batter into the prepared pan.

Bake for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Let cool in pan for 15 minutes.

Remove from pan and allow to cool completely on wire rack.