PW Bid 6718 - PHL-1940.54 PASSENGER BOADRING BRIDGE REPLACEMENT - PHASE 4

The City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation is seeking qualified contractors to replace passenger boarding bridges (PBBs) at Philadelphia International Airport as part of Phase 4 of the program. The contract is a large‑scale public‑works project valued at greater than $5 million and includes complete demolition, foundation work, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of new bridges, visual docking guidance systems (VDGS), power‑by‑the‑foot (PCAIR) and ground‑power‑unit (GPU) equipment, as well as associated door‑interface panels and training. Bidders must submit a $600 non‑refundable processing fee, a bid bond equal to 10 % of the gross bid amount, and a full suite of compliance documents (consent & authorization, bid bond, power of attorney, LBE determination, etc.). The solicitation is invitation‑only, with an optional pre‑bid virtual meeting on 1 Oct 2026 and a mandatory bid opening on 29 Oct 2026 via Zoom. • Scope: full replacement of PBBs at multiple gates (A2, A4, A6, A8, A10, A11, A12, A15, A16, plus related VDGS, PCAIR, GPU, door‑interface upgrades). • Budget: estimated > $5 million; allowances total $575 k; bid bond 10 % of bid. • Requirements: pre‑qualification questionnaire & financial statement (due 8 Oct 2026), $600 processing fee, extensive documentation checklist, compliance with city wage schedules and apprenticeship mandates.