# City of Philadelphia PHLContracts Periscope #B2728059

Philadelphia Free Library Solicits Sign Holders, Utility Cart, and Rare Book Storage Boxes for Special Collections

**Posted:** September 25, 2026
**Respond By:** October 08, 2026
**Identifier:** B2728059
**NAICS:** 423490, 423420

The City of Philadelphia Free Library is seeking bids for a micro purchase to support its Special Collections division.
- Buyer: City of Philadelphia, Free Library (Central Public Services Division)
- Products requested:
  - Staples Sign Holder, 5" x 7" clear plastic desktop display stands (Qty: 12)
  - Luxor Three-Shelf Plastic Utility Cart, 42" black (Qty: 1)
  - Adjustable Rare Book Storage Boxes:
    - SKU: 722-9028 (Qty: 1)
    - 7"x24" (Qty: 4)
    - 8"x26" (Qty: 1)
- No specific OEMs or vendors are named; alternate products of equal quality and performance are acceptable with full specifications
- Vendors must quote all items to be eligible for award as a whole; item specifications must be submitted with bids
- Notable requirements:
  - Compliance with Philadelphia's nondiscrimination and tax requirements
  - Submission of a Consent and Authorization Agreement
  - Pricing must remain firm for the hold period
  - Delivery/services only upon departmental notification
- Award may be made as a whole or by line item to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder

### Description

This solicitation is a micro purchase for various items including signage holders, utility carts, and adjustable rare book storage boxes. The award will be made as a whole or by line item to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Vendors must submit item specifications with their bids and pricing must remain firm for the hold period. Delivery or services should not be provided until notified by the department.

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