City of Philadelphia PHLContracts Periscope #B2727845

Passenger Boarding Bridge Replacement and Infrastructure Upgrades at Philadelphia International Airport (Phase 4)

Philadelphia International Airport is launching Phase 4 of its Passenger Boarding Bridge Replacement project, managed by the City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation. - Scope includes: - Replacement of passenger boarding bridges at gates A2, A4, A6, A8, A10, A11, A12, A15, A16, B2, B7, and C19 - Foundation renovations, line striping, and upgrades to access and security systems - Installation of new Pre-Conditioned Air (PCA) and Ground Power Unit (GPU) equipment at select gates - Upgrades to Visual Docking Guidance Systems (VDGS) at multiple gates - Installation of stainless steel doors, frames, and advanced door hardware (including electrified panic hardware, continuous hinges, electric strikes, and card readers) - Structural steel framing, cold-formed metal framing, metal fabrications, and decorative formed metal panels - Firestopping, joint sealants, gypsum board assemblies, resilient base, and ultracompact sintered panels - Notable requirements: - Compliance with security, environmental, and labor standards (including apprenticeship and emissions controls) - Allowances for corrective work, spare parts, onsite training, and programming/testing - Fully electronic prequalification process; only approved vendors may bid - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders must demonstrate relevant experience and capacity. - Estimated contract value exceeds $5 million. - Contract duration is approximately 1,225 calendar days, with provisions for winter shutdowns and operational flexibility.

Description

This solicitation is for the prequalification of bidders for the replacement of passenger boarding bridges at Philadelphia International Airport. The project includes replacement of existing bridges at multiple gates, foundation renovations, upgrades to VDGS, line striping, access and security systems, and installation of new PCA and GPU equipment. A non-mandatory virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled, and approved sellers will be invited to submit bids. The estimated project value exceeds $5 million, and electronic quotes are accepted.

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