Description
The City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation is undertaking a major upgrade of the Satellite Thermal Plant at Philadelphia International Airport, replacing chillers, pumps, cooling‑tower fans, and installing new building‑automation and a rooftop air‑handling unit.
• Mechanical scope includes removal and replacement of two 1,800‑ton centrifugal chillers with two new 2,000‑ton units, new VFD‑driven pumps, and VFD‑controlled cooling‑tower fans, plus a temporary chiller system to maintain service during construction.
• Electrical scope covers medium‑voltage (4160 V) and low‑voltage (480 V) power distribution, new switchgear, conduit, VFD cable runs, fire‑stop, lighting, and integration with the BAS.
• General contract includes structural steel, concrete, flood‑barrier systems, demolition, temporary facilities, comprehensive commissioning, training, and delivery of O&M manuals and as‑built drawings.
• Pre‑qualification questionnaire must be submitted by 10/22/2026; bids open virtually on 12/01/2026 with a total estimated contract value exceeding $8 M.