# City of Philadelphia PHLContracts Periscope #B2728421

Lathem 400E time clocks, E14 timecards, and replacement ribbons

**Posted:** November 08, 2026
**Respond By:** November 13, 2026
**Identifier:** B2728421
**NAICS:** 423420, 424120

The City of Philadelphia Water Department is seeking quotes for Lathem timekeeping equipment and supplies for its Sewer Maintenance location.
- **Government buyer:** City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Water Department, Sewer Maintenance.
- **OEM:** **Lathem** — the specified manufacturer for all requested products.
- **Products requested:**
  - 8 Lathem 400E top-feed time clock bundles, part/model **400E-KIT** (also referenced as **LTH400EKIT**).
  - 5,000 Lathem E14 timecards, part number **E14**.
  - 16 Lathem 400E replacement ribbons, part number **VIS6004**.
- **Notable requirements:** No substitutions are permitted. The department seeks a standalone, offline timekeeping system to replace non-functioning **Kronos** hardware, avoid recurring software subscription fees, and support its existing manual-entry workflow in One Philly.
- The stated quantities are estimates; the specific contract term is not provided.

### Description

The City of Philadelphia Water Department seeks quotes for Lathem timekeeping products: 8 Lathem 400E top-feed time clock bundles, 5,000 E14 timecards, and 16 replacement ribbons, part number VIS6004. No substitutions are permitted, and the purchase is a requirements contract. Sellers must quote all items; award may be made as a whole or by line item to the lowest responsive bidder, as determined to be in the City's best interest. Do not deliver until notified by the department.

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