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

Solicitation B2727846, titled PW Bid 6718, is a project for the Department of Aviation in Pennsylvania to execute Phase 4 of the Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) Replacement at Philadelphia International Airport. The scope of work includes furnishing and installing tubular frame high profile overbridge type raceway assemblies to route 400 Hz, 60 Hz, and control/communications services, as well as the programming and testing of doors. The contract includes two add alternates: the removal and replacement of the Visual Docking Guidance System at A-West Gates A14 and A17-A26, and the completion of work at Gate A15. All electrical work must comply with NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E standards, and frequency converters must conform to MIL-STD-704F. The procurement process requires electronic submission via the PHLContracts portal by October 29, 2026, including a 600 dollar bid processing fee and a bid bond executed by a surety licensed by the Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner. Evaluation is based on responsiveness to Small Business and Local Business Participation (SLBP) goals and the submission of technical documentation, including NFPA 415 certificates, UL/ETL certifications, and proposed PBB models with foundation loads. Award determination will prioritize the extended price if unit prices are ambiguous. Post-award administration involves monthly invoicing through e-Builder, contingent upon the submission of certified payrolls via LCP Tracker, daily construction reports, and updated project schedules. The contractor must self-perform at least 20 percent of the original total contract price. Quality assurance includes source and field testing, with final acceptance dependent on a punch walk and the correction of all non-complying items. Security requirements are stringent, requiring non-disclosure agreements and criminal history checks for personnel accessing Security Sensitive Information.