PW BID 6684 PHL-1643.34 ARFF #78 EXPANSION 1 - GENERAL

This opportunity concerns the expansion and renovation of Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Facility #78 at Philadelphia International Airport. The work is divided into four prime contracts covering general construction, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing scopes, with a total estimated contract value ranging from $4 M to $5 M for the general package and additional trades ranging $0.5 M–$4 M each. The City has pre‑qualified a list of approved bidders, requires a $500 bid‑processing fee, a 10 % bid bond, and strict small‑business participation goals (14 % SBE for most trades). Key deadlines include a pre‑bid virtual meeting on September 1 2026, questionnaire and Q&A submission by September 10 2026, and final quote submission by October 20 2026, with the bid opening occurring the same day. The contract will run for roughly 500 consecutive days after notice to proceed, with weekly certified‑payroll reporting and extensive geotechnical monitoring. • Four separate trade‑specific prime contracts (General, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing) for a major airport fire‑fighting facility expansion. • Mandatory pre‑qualification questionnaire and $500 non‑refundable processing fee; bid bond equal to 10 % of the gross bid amount. • Project duration of 500 days, SBE participation target of 14 % for most trades, and extensive reporting (weekly payroll, geotechnical instrumentation).