City of Philadelphia PHLContracts Periscope #B2728119

Free Library of Philadelphia seeks snow and ice removal services for Region 2 - North & North Central

The Free Library of Philadelphia is seeking snow and ice removal services for 14 library locations in Region 2 - North & North Central. - Government Buyer: - City of Philadelphia, Free Library of Philadelphia, Division of Property Management - Scope of Services: - Mechanical removal of snow and ice from sidewalks, steps, ramps, accessible routes, and parking lots - De-icing and anti-icing pre-treatment applications - Parking lot plowing and snow relocation - Emergency and as-needed labor (hand and machine) - Service Tiers: - Tier A, B, and C sites with tailored service levels - Special care required for historic Carnegie branches - Estimated Seasonal Quantities: - 4 events of 2-6 inch snow clearance - 2 events of over 6 inch snow clearance - 15 de-icing applications per tier - 4 pre-treatment applications - 5 parking lot pushes per tier - 40 hours each for emergency labor, operator with machine, and snow hauling - Notable Requirements: - 24/7 response during the winter season - Compliance with historic preservation standards at certain branches - Minimum clearance widths and response times - Use of calcium or magnesium chloride for de-icing on specified surfaces - Detailed event reporting - Contract Structure: - Requirements-based contract with no guaranteed minimum quantity - Pricing per event, application, and hourly emergency service - Prevailing wage, insurance, and non-discrimination compliance required - No specific OEMs or vendors named; opportunity open to all qualified providers.

Description

The City of Philadelphia's Free Library is soliciting proposals for snow and ice removal services for Region 2 - North & North Central. The contract term is from November 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with the possibility of renewal for up to three additional one-year periods. Services include clearing sidewalks, steps, ramps, accessible routes, and parking lots at specified library locations, with requirements for timely snow and ice clearance and de-icing applications. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and services will be ordered on an as-needed basis with no minimum quantity guaranteed.

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