City of Philadelphia PHLContracts Periscope #B2728413

Supply of 52 net tons of FAA-specification runway silica sand

The City of Philadelphia is seeking a supply of specification-compliant silica sand for airport runway operations. - Government buyer: City of Philadelphia, Department of Aviation; Procurement Department. - Requested product: 52 net tons of runway silica sand, priced per ton; no part number or commercial manufacturer is identified. - Technical requirements: Meet FAA Advisory Circular AC 150/5200-30D, Section 4.8. Sand must be clean, durable, well graded, kiln dry, and free of clay, silt, salt, and objectionable material. Sieve requirements are 100% passing No. 4 and 0–2% passing No. 80. - Delivery: Pneumatic airflow truck to the airport sand silo or another designated location. Truckloads are 22.5 tons, and freight is included in the item price. - OEMs/vendors: No commercial OEM or supplier is named. The FAA is referenced for the applicable specification, not as the purchasing agency. - Other attachment item: A signed Consent and Authorization Agreement is required for vendors’ first bid through PHLContracts; this is an account/transaction requirement, not a purchased product or service.

Description

The City of Philadelphia, Department of Aviation, seeks quotes for 52 net tons of runway silica sand, priced per ton, under a requirements contract. The sand must meet the specification in the attached FAA advisory circular reference: clean, hard, durable silica particles, free of clay and foreign material, and kiln dry without clay, silt, or salt. Delivery is to the airport sand silo or other designated locations by pneumatic airflow truck; the stated truckload size is 22.5 tons. Freight charges must be included in the item cost, and goods must not be delivered until authorized by the department.

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