Opportunity
City of Philadelphia PHLContracts Periscope #6687
Plumbing and Construction Materials for ARFF #78 Expansion 1 at Philadelphia International Airport
Posted
September 11, 2026
Respond By
September 29, 2026
Identifier
6687
NAICS
236220, 238220, 238210
This opportunity is for the ARFF #78 Expansion 1 project at Philadelphia International Airport, managed by the City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation. - Government Buyer: - City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation, Capital Development Group - Scope of Work: - Renovation and new construction at an aircraft firefighting facility - Includes locker rooms, restrooms, dormitories, administrative areas, and apparatus bays - Plumbing work is a primary focus, but the project also covers general construction, electrical, and mechanical scopes - Products and Materials Requested: - Concrete block (glazed), steel structural tubing, steel joists, steel decking, formed metal framing, metal fabrications, decorative metal railings - Rough carpentry materials, architectural wood casework, plastic paneling (FRP), sheet waterproofing membrane - Thermal insulation (rockwool and foam board), air barriers, SBS modified bituminous roofing system - Sheet metal flashing and trim, roof specialties, roof accessories - Firestopping systems, preformed joint seals, joint sealants - Hollow metal doors and frames, flush wood doors, access doors and panels, aluminum windows - Door hardware (mechanical and electrified), louvers - Flooring preparation, gypsum board assemblies, non-structural metal framing, tiling, acoustical ceilings, resilient flooring, tile carpeting - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with sustainable design standards - Prevailing wage rates - Coordination to maintain 24-hour operation of the ARFF facility during construction - Warranty periods: 20-year roofing membrane, 10-year mechanical hardware, 5-year louver - SBE (14%) and LBE participation goals - Invitation-only bid with mandatory documents and $100 processing fee - OEMs and Brands: - No specific OEMs or brands are named for most materials; door hardware includes electrified access control components from recognized manufacturers - Estimated Contract Value: - $500,000 to $1,000,000 - Period of Performance: - Lump sum fixed price contract; project duration not specified, but warranty periods are detailed - Attachments: - Project manual and drawings provided for detailed specifications
Description
This solicitation is for the plumbing work related to the ARFF #78 Expansion 1 project at Philadelphia International Airport. The project involves select renovation to building systems of an existing aircraft firefighting building with a new addition including locker rooms and restrooms. The bid is invitation-only and requires a bid processing fee of $100.00. A non-mandatory virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled, and quotes must be submitted by September 29, 2026, with a public virtual bid opening via Zoom.