Overview

The City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation published public-works bid B2727341 for the electrical work package of ARFF #78 Expansion 1. Its bulletin gives an estimate above $3 million and up to $4 million, limits the invitation to approved sellers and requires a $400 bid-processing fee. The page lists a 14% SBE goal and a bid opening on 20 October 2026 at 10:30 a.m.; the submission cutoff and timezone are not stated. The portal identifies the opportunity as invitation-only and labels its bid type “CLOSED”; the canonical lifecycle status remains open. Tender attachments were not reviewed.

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The City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation published public-works bid B2727341 for the electrical work package of ARFF #78 Expansion 1. Its bulletin gives an estimate above $3 million and up to $4 million, limits the invitation to approved sellers and requires a $400 bid-processing fee. The page lists a 14% SBE goal and a bid opening on 20 October 2026 at 10:30 a.m.; the submission cutoff and timezone are not stated. The portal identifies the opportunity as invitation-only and labels its bid type “CLOSED”; the canonical lifecycle status remains open. Tender attachments were not reviewed.

The listing restricts participation to approved sellers and requires the stated nonrefundable processing fee. It lists an SBE goal of 14%.

Tender details

Buyer: City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation
Country: United States
Procedure: Not stated in the notice
Classification: Not stated in the notice
Notice reference: bso:B2727341
Bulletin estimate: USD 3,000,000 to 4,000,000 estimate
Bid processing fee: USD 400 bid-processing fee
Small business enterprise goal: 14% SBE goal
Bid opening: Bid opening 20 Oct 2026, 10:30 a.m.; timezone unspecified

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The notice does not provide a submission cutoff or its timezone, nor detailed work specifications in the accessible page. The portal describes an invitation-only opportunity for approved sellers; the “CLOSED” bid-type label is retained as a portal field and does not change the canonical open lifecycle. Supporting attachments were not reviewed.

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PW BID 6685 PHL-1643.35 ARFF #78 EXPANSION 1 - ELECTRICAL

City of Philadelphia Procurement Department - Bid Solicitation - B2727341 Invitation Only Opportunity Bid Number: B2727341 Description: PW BID 6685 PHL-1643.35 ARFF #78 EXPANSION 1 - ELECTRICAL Bid Opening Date: 10/20/2026 10:30:00 AM Organization: City of Philadelphia Department: 92 - Department of Aviation Location: AVPW - Aviation Public Works Buyer Fiscal Year: 27 Type Code: WB - Invitation and Bid, Public Works Allow Electronic Quote: Yes Alternate Id: 6685 Available Date: 09/11/2026 08:00:00 AM Bid Type: CLOSED Purchase Method: Open Market Subcontractor Info: SBE Goals 14% Bulletin Desc: Estimate >$3,000,000.-$4,000,000. This bid is for approved sellers only. Bid processing fee of $400.00 MUST be submitted here: https://www.phila.gov/make-a-payment/, click "City Contracts" on the left side of the page, and then select "Pay The Bid Processing Fee" Amendments: On 09/22/2026, the bid opening was changed from 09/29/2026 10:30:00 AM to 10/08/2026 10:30:00 AM. On 10/01/2026, it was changed from 10/08/2026 10:30:00 AM to 10/20/2026 10:30:00 AM.

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October 11, 2026 · Version 2

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PW BID 6685 PHL-1643.35 ARFF #78 EXPANSION 1 - ELECTRICAL

City of Philadelphia Procurement Department - Bid Solicitation - B2727341 Invitation Only Opportunity Bid Number: B2727341 Description: PW BID 6685 PHL-1643.35 ARFF #78 EXPANSION 1 - ELECTRICAL Bid Opening Date: 10/20/2026 10:30:00 AM Organization: City of Philadelphia Department: 92 - Department of Aviation Location: AVPW - Aviation Public Works Buyer Fiscal Year: 27 Type Code: WB - Invitation and Bid, Public Works Allow Electronic Quote: Yes Alternate Id: 6685 Available Date: 09/11/2026 08:00:00 AM Bid Type: CLOSED Purchase Method: Open Market Subcontractor Info: SBE Goals 14% Bulletin Desc: Estimate >$3,000,000.-$4,000,000. This bid is for approved sellers only. Bid processing fee of $400.00 MUST be submitted here: https://www.phila.gov/make-a-payment/, click "City Contracts" on the left side of the page, and then select "Pay The Bid Processing Fee" Amendments: On 09/22/2026, the bid opening was changed from 09/29/2026 10:30:00 AM to 10/08/2026 10:30:00 AM. On 10/01/2026, it was changed from 10/08/2026 10:30:00 AM to 10/20/2026 10:30:00 AM.

October 11, 2026 · Version 1

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PW BID 6685 PHL-1643.35 ARFF #78 EXPANSION 1 - ELECTRICAL

City of Philadelphia Procurement Department - Bid Solicitation - B2727341 Invitation Only Opportunity Bid Number: B2727341 Description: PW BID 6685 PHL-1643.35 ARFF #78 EXPANSION 1 - ELECTRICAL Bid Opening Date: 10/20/2026 10:30:00 AM Organization: City of Philadelphia Department: 92 - Department of Aviation Location: AVPW - Aviation Public Works Buyer Fiscal Year: 27 Type Code: WB - Invitation and Bid, Public Works Allow Electronic Quote: Yes Alternate Id: 6685 Available Date: 09/11/2026 08:00:00 AM Bid Type: CLOSED Purchase Method: Open Market Subcontractor Info: SBE Goals 14% Bulletin Desc: Estimate >$3,000,000.-$4,000,000. This bid is for approved sellers only. Bid processing fee of $400.00 MUST be submitted here: https://www.phila.gov/make-a-payment/, click "City Contracts" on the left side of the page, and then select "Pay The Bid Processing Fee" Amendments: On 09/22/2026, the bid opening was changed from 09/29/2026 10:30:00 AM to 10/08/2026 10:30:00 AM. On 10/01/2026, it was changed from 10/08/2026 10:30:00 AM to 10/20/2026 10:30:00 AM.