Opportunity
City of Philadelphia PHLContracts Periscope #B2727341
Electrical Prime Contract for ARFF #78 Expansion 1 at Philadelphia International Airport
Posted
September 11, 2026
Respond By
September 29, 2026
Identifier
B2727341
NAICS
238210
This opportunity is for the electrical prime contract as part of 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: - Electrical work for selective renovation and expansion of an existing Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) facility - Includes new locker rooms, restrooms, dormitories, administrative areas, and apparatus bays - Lump sum contract for all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals - Additional corrective work allowance of $100,000 - Products and Materials: - Wide range of construction materials and systems, including: - Concrete block (glazed), steel structural tubing, steel joists, steel decking, formed metal framing - Metal fabrications, decorative metal railings, rough carpentry, 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 and 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 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named for most materials - Door hardware includes both mechanical and electrified access control components; specific manufacturers are referenced in technical specifications but not named in the summary - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with sustainable design standards and prevailing wage rates - Coordination to maintain 24-hour ARFF facility operation during construction - Participation of Small Business Enterprises (SBE) and Local Business Entities (LBE) - Mandatory pre-qualification, bid bond, and compliance with city wage and apprenticeship requirements - Warranty periods vary by product (e.g., 20-year roofing, 10-year mechanical hardware, 5-year louvers)
Description
This solicitation is for the electrical work related to the ARFF #78 Expansion 1 project at Philadelphia International Airport. The project involves selective renovation to building systems of an existing aircraft firefighting building with a new addition including locker rooms and restrooms. The bid is an invitation and bid type for public works, requiring approved sellers only. A bid processing fee of $400.00 must be submitted, and the bid closing date is September 29, 2026, at 10:30 AM.