Description
The City of Philadelphia’s Free Library is seeking a single vendor to provide comprehensive snow and ice removal services for its Region 5 library sites (11 locations) on an as‑needed basis throughout the winter season. The contractor must clear sidewalks, entrances, ADA ramps, and designated parking lot areas, apply appropriate de‑icing materials, respond to ice‑call‑outs within two hours, and meet stricter material requirements for historic Carnegie‑branch buildings. All work is performed under a Small‑Order Purchase (SOP) requirements contract with a maximum annual ceiling of approximately $99,000, a one‑year term (Nov 1 2026 – Oct 31 2027) renewable up to three additional years.
• Covers 11 public‑library properties; includes Tier A (walks/entrances), Tier B (walks + parking lot “push”), and Tier C (larger lot) services.
• Response times: sidewalk clearance within 6 hours after snowfall, interim passes during storms ≥ 2 in., ice‑call‑out response within 2 hours, and documentation submission within 24 hours of each event.
• Must use rock salt on standard surfaces and calcium/magnesium‑chloride blends on historic masonry, new concrete (<12 months), and near planting beds; historic sites require non‑metal tools.
• Vendor must maintain required insurance, prevailing‑wage compliance, tax‑clear status, and have a signed Consent & Authorization Agreement uploaded to PHLContracts.