Description
The City of Philadelphia’s Department of Aviation is seeking qualified mechanical contractors for the ARFF #78 Expansion 1 project at Philadelphia International Airport. The work comprises a lump‑sum mechanical prime contract covering all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals required to complete the mechanical portion of the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) expansion, plus a $100,000 allowance for corrective work identified by the Engineer. The solicitation is invitation‑only, requiring pre‑qualification, a $100 bid‑processing fee, and electronic submission via the PHLContracts portal.
• Scope: Mechanical systems (HVAC, fire‑suppression, plumbing, related equipment) for new ARFF addition and renovation of existing facilities.
• Budget: Estimated mechanical contract range $500,000–$1,000,000, with an additional $100,000 corrective‑work allowance.
• Timeline: Pre‑bid conference on Sep 1 2026, questions due Sep 10 2026, bid opening (and submission deadline) on Oct 20 2026.
• Requirements: Completion of pre‑qualification questionnaire, payment of $100 non‑refundable processing fee, submission of mandatory forms (Consent & Authorization, Bid Bond, etc.), and adherence to SBE/LBE participation goals.