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Bid No. 25-16 Independence Mall Selective Repair and Renovations

This opportunity is being issued by the Parking Authority (the “Authority”), a body corporate and politic created under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in accordance with the Act of June 19, 2001, P.L. 287, No. 22, as amended, known as the “Parking Authority Law”.

The Authority is seeking bids to perform a selective repair program at the Independence Mall Garage in preparation for the multiple events and celebrations occurring in 2026. This program includes the replacement of the 5th Street Elevator, replacement of the parking deck lighting, repair of the waterproofing membrane at the helix and the 5th Street Stairwell, a renovation of the living wall sprinkler system, the installation of a native, heartier species of plants to improve the year round appearance and reduce the necessary maintenance of the living wall, and minor life safety mitigation work including spall removals on the parking decks.

This is a five-prime opportunity for General Construction, Landscape, Elevator, Electrical and Irrigation.

Prospective Bidders must register using the Bidder Registration Form (control-click to follow link). Upon registration, the bid documents will be sent via email to the email address provided on the Registration Form within 24 hours.

Prospective Bidders are required to attend a mandatory, in-person Pre-Bid Meeting on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM and will be held in the Great Room at the Independence Mall Garage located at 41 North 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Please use the entrance located on the 6th Street side between Arch and Market Streets.

Attendance will be taken at the site and is required to be considered an eligible Bidder.

The sole contact at the Authority is Shannon Stewart, Manager of Contract Administration, email at [email protected].

Bid No. 25-16 Bidder Registration Form

Bid No. 25-16 Notice to Bidders

Bid No. 25-16 Question Submission Form

Bid No. 25-16 Bid Decline Form