Description
The City of Philadelphia is seeking qualified contractors to upgrade the Satellite Thermal Plant at Philadelphia International Airport. The scope is split into three prime contracts: a General Contractor to handle demolition, structural, civil, fire‑stop, and site work; an Electrical Contractor to install medium‑voltage switchgear, conduit, and power distribution for new chillers and pumps; and a Mechanical Contractor to replace two 2,000‑ton chillers, install six new VFD‑controlled pumps, refurbish six cooling‑tower fans, add a rooftop air‑handling unit, and integrate a building automation system. All work must comply with city, FAA, and prevailing‑wage requirements, include extensive testing, commissioning, and documentation, and meet strict safety, security, and apprenticeship standards.
• Replace existing chillers with two new 2,000‑ton centrifugal units and associated VFDs.
• Install new hydronic pumps, cooling‑tower fans, VFDs, and a rooftop AHU with full BAS integration.
• Perform structural demolition, concrete work, fire‑stop, and utility upgrades, and provide temporary cooling capability during construction.