PW Prequalification Bid 6721 - PHL-1641. 24 REHABILITATION OF TW K (BETWEEN TW Y AND TW Z)

The City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation is conducting a two-stage prequalification process for rehabilitation of Taxiway K at Philadelphia International Airport (Project PHL-1641.24) under PW Prequalification Bid 6721, with prequalification questionnaires due October 1, 2026, followed by sealed bids due October 22, 2026. Only prequalified and approved sellers will be invited to the closed bid solicitation phase. The estimated project value exceeds $5 million.

A Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal of 5 percent applies; respondents must demonstrate best and good faith efforts to solicit and include SBEs. Local Business Entity (LBE) preference does not apply to this project.

The scope comprises pavement milling and overlay on Taxiway K between Taxiways Y and Z, electrical utility demolition and installation, taxiway lighting fixture replacement, erosion and sediment control, and related construction activities. Construction is planned for 95 consecutive calendar days beginning April 2027 in two phases affecting Taxiway K and associated apron areas. All contractors must obtain Tinicum Township grading and building permits (estimated at 2 percent of bid price), secure airfield badging and security clearance, and maintain comprehensive insurance with the City as additional insured. Weekly certified payrolls must be submitted through the Labor Standards Unit's LCP Tracker system. Project Labor Agreements do not apply. Contractors must comply with Small and Local Business Plan requirements throughout performance and maintain records for five years after contract expiration.

The prequalification questionnaire requires comprehensive disclosure of contractor qualifications, financial statements (not over six months old), equipment inventory, project references, historical performance data, prior defaults or terminations, pending litigation, debarment status, and delinquent debts to the City. Vendors must submit a Consent and Authorization Agreement and completed Prequalification Questionnaire through www.PHLContracts.phila.gov. Questions are due by 5:00 p.m. on October 1, 2026. A non-mandatory virtual pre-bid meeting was held September 22, 2026. Sealed bids will open October 22, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. via Zoom, with bids valid for 60 calendar days. A 10 percent bid bond plus processing fee is required.