Delaware River Port Authority Procurement Opportunity Benjamin Franklin Bridge Masonry Rehabilitation – Camden Anchorage Contract No. BF-65-2026
Delaware River Port Authority Procurement Opportunity
Benjamin Franklin Bridge Masonry Rehabilitation – Camden Anchorage
Contract No. BF-65-2026
The Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) is inviting qualified contractors to submit bids for masonry rehabilitation work at the Benjamin Franklin Bridge's Camden Anchorage.
This opportunity may be of interest to masonry contractors, stone restoration specialists, bridge rehabilitation firms, and construction companies experienced in structural masonry repairs.
About the Project
The project involves rehabilitation of masonry elements at the Camden Anchorage of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
The work addresses deteriorated conditions affecting the granite facades, including:
1. Cracked Granite Blocks: Repair of damaged granite masonry.
2. Mortar Deterioration: Repointing of missing or deteriorated mortar joints.
3. Masonry Cleaning: Removal of general soiling, efflorescence, and staining from granite surfaces.
4. Masonry Repairs: Rehabilitation and restoration of masonry elements within the project area.
Interested contractors should review the complete Invitation to Bid (ITB), specifications, drawings, and contract documents for detailed project requirements.
Important Dates
Date Advertised: October 28, 2026
NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE: Friday, November 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST
Deadline for Written Questions: Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST
BIDS DUE NO LATER THAN: Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST
Pre-Bid Conference
Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM EST
Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Join the Conference:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2813156045645768?p=PjSRyqWxS6M4faY0By
Meeting ID: 281 315 604 564 576 8
Passcode: eL2Fy3iW
Attendance is not mandatory but is strongly encouraged for bidders, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Site Visit
A site visit will be scheduled, with the date and time announced during the pre-bid conference. Interested contractors are encouraged to participate because Authority-led site visits may be limited.
How to Respond
1. Request an Invitation: Email DRPA Contracting Officer Amy L. Ash at alash@drpa.org to request access to Contract BF-65-2026 in SAP Ariba.
If no response is received within one business day, resend the request.
2. Register in SAP Ariba: Vendors must have an Ariba account and complete DRPA's supplier registration questionnaire. Registration is free.
3. Access the Bid Documents: Once registered and invited, download the official ITB documents directly from DRPA through SAP Ariba.
4. Attend the Pre-Bid Conference: Join the November 13 virtual meeting to learn more about the project and upcoming site visit.
5. Submit Questions: Send all questions and clarification requests to Amy L. Ash no later than November 19 at 5:00 PM EST.
6. Submit Your Bid: Upload one electronic bid and all required technical and commercial documents through SAP Ariba before December 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Important Submission Requirements
SAP Ariba submission is mandatory.
Late, emailed, faxed, or hard-copy bids will not be accepted.
Only firms that obtain the ITB and contract documents directly from DRPA will be eligible to submit bids. Documents cannot be transferred between firms for bidding purposes.
Contractors should verify their ability to access SAP Ariba and upload documents well before the submission deadline.
DRPA Supplier Registration
http://drpa.sourcing.ariba.com/ad/selfRegistration
Supplier Registration Assistance
Procurement Contact
Amy L. Ash
Manager, Contract Administration / Contracting Officer
Delaware River Port Authority
Email: alash@drpa.org
Phone: 856-968-2084
Amy L. Ash is the designated single point of contact for this procurement. All project-related questions should be directed to her.
Equal Opportunity
DRPA is committed to providing equal employment and contracting opportunities and encourages qualified businesses to participate in its procurement process.
AACC members are encouraged to review the complete solicitation and all addenda carefully before responding. This opportunity will remain available in InfoHub through the submission deadline.