Opportunity
City of Philadelphia PHLContracts Periscope #6684
ARFF #78 Expansion 1 Construction and Renovation at Philadelphia International Airport
Posted
September 11, 2026
Respond By
September 29, 2026
Identifier
6684
NAICS
236220, 238210, 238220, 238290
The City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation is seeking bids for the ARFF #78 Expansion 1 project at Philadelphia International Airport, which involves selective renovation and new construction at an aircraft firefighting facility. - Government Buyer: - City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation, Capital Development Group - Scope of Work: - Selective renovation of building systems in the existing ARFF facility - Construction of a new addition including locker rooms, restrooms, dormitories, administrative areas, and apparatus bays - Four separate prime contracts: General, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing - Products Requested: - Structural materials: concrete block (glazed), steel structural tubing, steel joists, steel decking, formed metal framing - Architectural finishes: decorative metal railings, rough carpentry, architectural wood casework, plastic paneling (FRP), gypsum board assemblies, tiling, acoustical ceilings, resilient flooring, tile carpeting - Building envelope: 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 - Doors and windows: hollow metal doors and frames, flush wood doors, access doors and panels, aluminum windows, louvers - Door hardware: mechanical and electrified hardware including locks, exit devices, electric strikes, closers, and keying systems - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with sustainable design standards and city wage rates - New apprenticeship requirements - 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 - Pre-qualification questionnaire and financial statement required for bidders - Consent and Authorization Agreement submission - OEMs and Vendors: - Specific door hardware manufacturers are referenced in technical specifications (details available in project manual) - No other named OEMs; most materials are specified by industry standards - Estimated Contract Value: - $4,000,000 to $5,000,000 for general construction; other scopes range from $500,000 to $5,000,000
Description
This solicitation is for the ARFF #78 Expansion 1 project at Philadelphia International Airport, involving the selective renovation of building systems of an existing aircraft firefighting building with a new addition including locker rooms and restrooms. The project includes furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the general prime contract scope of work. A non-mandatory virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled, and quotes must be submitted electronically by the specified deadline. The estimated contract value is between $4,000,000 and $5,000,000, and a bid processing fee of $500 is required.