Description
The City of Philadelphia is soliciting qualified electrical contractors to perform the electrical portion of the ARFF #78 Expansion 1 project at Philadelphia International Airport. The work includes power distribution, lighting, fire‑alarm, emergency power, conduit and wiring for the new addition and renovation of the fire‑fighter station. The contract is a lump‑sum award with a $100 000 allowance for corrective work and an estimated total value in the $3‑$4 million range. Bidders must be pre‑qualified, submit a $400 processing fee, and meet extensive documentation requirements (bid bond, consent form, SBE/LBE participation, etc.). The deadline for bid submission is 20 Oct 2026, with a pre‑bid virtual conference on 1 Sep 2026 and a Q&A cutoff on 10 Sep 2026. The project is expected to run for roughly 500 calendar days once awarded.
• Electrical systems for ARFF station expansion (power, lighting, fire‑alarm, emergency power).
• Mandatory pre‑qualification, $400 bid‑processing fee, 10 % bid bond, and extensive vendor documentation.
• Project duration ≈ 500 days; estimated contract value $3‑$4 million; $100 000 allowance for corrective work.