PW Prequalification Bid 4272ELEC FY2026 Electrical Requirements Contract Low Voltage

The City of Philadelphia is conducting pre-qualification for on-call electrical construction services under BID 4272ELEC FY2026 Electrical Requirements Contract Low Voltage, with pre-qualification documentation and questionnaires due August 6, 2026, and a mandatory pre-bid meeting via Microsoft Teams on July 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Only pre-qualified sellers will be invited to submit sealed quotes in a subsequent closed bid solicitation; no quotes will be accepted without prior pre-qualification approval. Local Business Entity (LBE) preferences apply: 10% preference for quotes of $1 million or less, and 5% for larger quotes.

The scope is on-call electrical construction services for multiple projects of varying scope and schedule at various citywide locations throughout Philadelphia. Work must be completed within 1,460 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The successful contractor must perform at least 20% of the original total contract price with its own workforce. Diesel engine emissions controls complying with Executive Order 1-07 apply to applicable vehicles.

The estimated contract value is $4 million to $5 million, with no minimum guaranteed. Pricing shall be submitted as percentage mark-ups for labor, materials, and subcontractors, evaluated using a weighted formula: labor mark-up × 0.05, material mark-up × 0.15, and subcontractor mark-up of 8% × 0.35. Bid bonds equal to 10% of the gross bid amount are required. The contract is subject to partial funding certification; if funds are not appropriated by City Council, the unfunded portion terminates automatically without penalty or liability.

Pre-qualification documents include a completed questionnaire and financial statement, due by August 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST via www.PHLContracts.phila.gov. All bidder questions are due by August 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Amendment 1 has been issued. Sealed quotes for approved sellers will be due August 25, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. EST, with public opening via Zoom immediately following.