Opportunity
City of Philadelphia PHLContracts Periscope #B2727335
Renovation and Expansion of ARFF #78 Facility at Philadelphia International Airport
Posted
September 11, 2026
Respond By
September 29, 2026
Identifier
B2727335
NAICS
236220, 238210, 238220, 238190
The City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation is seeking bids for the ARFF #78 Expansion 1 project at Philadelphia International Airport, involving selective renovation and new construction at an aircraft rescue and firefighting facility. - Government Buyer: - City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation (Capital Development Group) - Scope of Work: - Selective renovation of existing building systems - Construction of a new addition with locker rooms, restrooms, dormitories, administrative areas, and apparatus bays - Four separate prime contracts: General, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing - Products and Materials Requested: - Structural steel (ASTM A500 tubing, open web steel joists, steel decking) - Glazed concrete block, formed metal framing, metal fabrications, decorative metal railings - Rough carpentry, architectural wood casework, FRP paneling - Sheet waterproofing membrane, thermal insulation (Rockwool, foam board), air barriers - SBS-modified bituminous roofing system, sheet metal flashing/trim, roof specialties and accessories - Firestopping systems, preformed joint seals, joint sealants - Hollow metal doors/frames, flush wood doors, access doors/panels, aluminum windows - Door hardware (mechanical and electrified, including locks, exit devices, electric strikes, closers, keying systems) - Louvers, gypsum board assemblies, non-structural metal framing - Tiling, acoustical ceilings, resilient flooring, tile carpeting - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Specific door hardware manufacturers are referenced in technical specifications (details in bid documents) - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with sustainable design standards - Prevailing wage rates effective at time of award - Warranty periods: 20 years (roofing membrane), 10 years (mechanical hardware), 5 years (louvers) - Coordination to maintain 24-hour ARFF facility operation during construction - Electronic bid submission, pre-qualification questionnaire, and bid processing fee - Estimated Contract Value: - Ranges from $500,000 to $5,000,000 depending on contract package
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 for the completion of the general prime contract scope of work. A non-mandatory virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled, and bids must be submitted electronically by the specified deadline. The bid opening will be conducted publicly via Zoom.