Description
The City of Philadelphia’s Free Library seeks a single qualified vendor to provide comprehensive snow and ice removal services for eleven library locations in Region 2 (Upper North & Northwest Ridge) during the winter season. The contract is a one‑year requirements‑type agreement (Nov 1 2026 – Oct 31 2027) with the possibility of up to three annual renewals at the City’s discretion. Services include sidewalk and pedestrian‑route clearing, de‑icing, pre‑treatment, emergency ice‑call‑out response, snow stockpiling, and detailed post‑event reporting. The vendor must maintain 24/7 readiness, meet strict response times (clear sidewalks within 6 hours after snowfall, ice‑call‑outs within 2 hours), and comply with all City insurance, licensing, prevailing‑wage, and historic‑building preservation requirements. No guaranteed minimum quantity of work is provided; the City will issue orders “as‑needed” throughout the contract term.
• Covers 11 library sites with varying service tiers (general walks, parking‑lot plowing for two sites).
• Requires rapid response, on‑site stockpiling, and detailed documentation within 24 hours of each event.
• Vendor must supply all labor, equipment, de‑icing materials, and hold required insurance and commercial licenses.