Description
The City of Philadelphia’s Free Library is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive snow and ice removal services for its Region 3 (Southwest & West) library sites for the 2026‑2027 winter season. The contract is a small‑order purchase (requirements‑type) that will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the possibility of up to three one‑year renewals at the City’s option. The vendor must supply all labor, equipment, vehicles, fuel, and de‑icing materials, meet strict service time‑frames, and comply with prevailing‑wage, insurance, and environmental requirements.
• Scope includes mechanical clearing of sidewalks, ramps, ADA routes, parking‑lot plowing, de‑icing after each pass, and 24/7 emergency response.
• Service standards require sidewalk clearance within 6 hours after snowfall ends, ice‑call‑out response within 2 hours, and documentation submission within 24 hours of each event.
• Contract period runs Nov 1 2026 – Apr 30 2027 with optional extensions; pricing is unit‑based (per event, per application, per push, per labor hour).