Description
The City of Philadelphia is seeking qualified contractors to replace and upgrade the satellite thermal plant serving Philadelphia International Airport. The work is divided into three prime contracts (General, Electrical, Mechanical) and includes removal of existing 1,800‑ton chillers, installation of two new 2,000‑ton chillers, pump and VFD upgrades, cooling‑tower fan replacements, structural and concrete modifications, and full integration with the airport’s Building Automation System. The project will be executed under a 580‑day contract period, with prevailing‑wage requirements and extensive safety, security, and documentation obligations.
• Mechanical scope: new chillers, pumps, VFDs, rooftop AHU, flood‑barrier upgrades, demolition, commissioning.
• Electrical scope: medium‑voltage switchgear, 480 V distribution, new conduit, VFD cabling, grounding, surge protection.
• General scope: project coordination, structural steel and concrete work, temporary facilities, quality‑assurance, training, and record‑keeping.