550 Type III Paracord

The City of Philadelphia is seeking quotations for a small‑purchase micro‑contract to provide two colors of 550 Type III commercial‑grade parachute cord (black and yellow). Each color requires 20 spools, each spool containing 1,000 ft of cord. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and will require delivery within 30 days of the purchase order issuance. The solicitation is open‑market, and all vendors must submit a signed Consent & Authorization Agreement prior to bid submission. • Quantity: 20 spools of black paracord and 20 spools of yellow paracord (total 40 spools) • Technical specs: 550 lb tensile strength, 4 mm diameter, 7‑strand core, 32‑strand sheath, 100 % nylon, MIL‑C‑5040H Type III compliance • Delivery: FOB Destination, must be completed within 30 days of PO issuance • Procurement method: Micro‑purchase (≤ $45K ceiling), open market, award to lowest responsible bidder • Required vendor actions: Upload signed Consent & Authorization Agreement, answer all mandatory questions, and submit unit cost pricing for each line item.