Opportunity

City of Philadelphia PHLContracts Periscope #B2728333

Seasonal snow and ice removal for 11 Free Library of Philadelphia Region 5 locations

Posted

October 28, 2026

Respond By

November 14, 2026

Identifier

B2728333

NAICS

561790

The City of Philadelphia’s Free Library is seeking one provider for seasonal snow and ice removal at 11 Region 5 library locations. - Government buyer: City of Philadelphia; Free Library of Philadelphia (FLP), Division of Property Management. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation. - Services requested: Snow clearance, de-icing, ordered pre-treatment, parking-lot plowing at applicable sites, emergency ice response, and authorized snow hauling or other storm-related labor. - Coverage includes sidewalks, entrances, steps, ramps, accessible routes, book-drop access, emergency exits, and applicable parking lots. - The 11 sites are Logan, Wyoming, Nicetown-Tioga, Widener, Lillian Marrero (Lehigh Avenue), McPherson Square, Kensington, Richmond, Fishtown Community, Ramonita G. de Rodriguez, and Cecil B. Moore. - Estimated seasonal quantities for price evaluation only: 4 clearance events for 2–6 inches of snow; 2 events for more than 6 inches; 15 de-icing applications per site; 4 pre-treatment applications per site; 5 parking-lot pushes per applicable Tier B/C site; and 40 emergency-labor hours. These estimates do not guarantee a minimum amount of work. - Notable requirements: Clear sidewalks within six hours after snowfall ends and routes before library opening; maintain accessible routes during storms; respond to ice call-outs within two hours; provide per-site event reports; and use non-damaging tools and suitable de-icers on historic masonry and sensitive surfaces. Work requires City authorization before it begins. - Contract term: One year, with winter services provided from November through March and up to three additional one-year renewals at the City’s discretion. Renewal price increases are tied to the Philadelphia CPI and capped at 4%.

Description

The City of Philadelphia Free Library is soliciting quotes for snow and ice removal services at all 11 Region 5 Mid & Lower North Philadelphia library sites. The work includes clearing sidewalks, entrances, steps, ramps, and applicable parking lots, plus de-icing and, when ordered, pre-treatment and emergency or other as-needed services. Services will be authorized on an as-needed basis during the winter service period of November 1 through March 31; a minimum quantity of work is not guaranteed. The contract term is one year, November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027, with renewal options described in the specification.

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