# City of Philadelphia PHLContracts Periscope #B2728119

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

**Posted:** September 25, 2026
**Respond By:** October 15, 2026
**Identifier:** B2728119
**NAICS:** 561790

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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