# Philadelphia Gas Works Procureware #35994

Philadelphia Gas Works Solicits Blasting Abrasive Materials (Specified Brands Only)

**Posted:** September 17, 2026
**Respond By:** September 25, 2026
**Identifier:** 35994
**NAICS:** 423840, 423520

Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW), the municipal utility for Philadelphia, PA, is seeking bids for a blanket purchase order to supply blasting abrasive materials for its distribution crews.
- **Government Buyer:**
  - Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW), Philadelphia, PA
- **OEMs and Vendors:**
  - Reed Minerals
  - Harsco Corp
  - Opta Minerals Inc.
- **Products/Services Requested:**
  - Blasting abrasive materials, including:
    - Particle clean fine grit
    - Slag coal
    - 50 lb/55 lb bags
    - Black Beauty (CAS 68476-96-0)
    - Ebony Grit No. 14
  - All products must be from the specified brands; no substitutes permitted
- **Quantities:**
  - Not specified in the summary; blanket purchase order for ongoing needs
- **Unique or Notable Requirements:**
  - Only bids for specified brands (Reed Minerals, Harsco Corp, Opta Minerals Inc.) will be considered
  - Delivery required within two weeks of order receipt; 60-day inventory build period allowed
  - Initial contract term is one year, with up to four one-year renewal options
  - Price adjustments per renewal tied to the Consumer Price Index for Philadelphia, capped at 5%
  - Vendors must provide pricing, lead time, and maintain delivery capability throughout the contract
  - Additional requirements: electronic invoicing, performance and labor/material bonding, insurance, compliance with debarment/suspension policies
  - All items shipped to 5000 Summerdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA
  - PGW reserves the right to modify scope; no reimbursement for surcharges

### Description

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by Philadelphia Gas Works for a blanket purchase order to supply blasting abrasive materials. The contract includes various types and packaging of blasting abrasive with delivery required within two weeks of order receipt and a possible 60-day inventory build period. The contract term is one year with options to renew, and price adjustments are tied to the Consumer Price Index for Philadelphia with a 5% cap per renewal. Bidders must submit electronic bids via the PGW Procureware portal by September 25, 2026, and comply with PGW policies including electronic invoicing and bonding requirements.

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