8 Ft. Corrugated 31 Gauge Steel Panel

The City of Philadelphia is issuing a micro purchase solicitation for 8-foot corrugated 31-gauge steel panels under bid opportunity B2626866. This procurement will be awarded as a whole or by line item, whichever serves the City's best interest, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must submit electronic quotes through the PHLContracts platform and are required to quote all items to be eligible for award consideration. The solicitation was posted on April 13, 2026, with a deadline for quote submission on April 15, 2026. All quotes must include a duly completed and signed Consent and Authorization Agreement and remain valid for 60 days from submission. Quotes should be submitted net and exclusive of applicable taxes, with delivery on an FOB Destination Point basis. The contract term is limited to 365 days from the effective date, and sellers shall not begin delivery or provide services until officially notified by the requesting department.

The procurement does not contain mandatory set-aside designations but encourages participation from diverse business communities through a voluntary LGBTQ Applicant Opportunity Data Sheet, which collects information regarding LGBTQ-owned business certifications and ownership structure. Bidders may voluntarily disclose additional third-party certifications such as those from the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (ESMDC), Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program (PAUCP), Disability:IN, or Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Sellers must maintain appropriate insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, General Liability of $500,000 per occurrence, and Automobile Liability of $300,000 per occurrence, naming the City as an additional insured. The solicitation is classified as a micro purchase with an estimated value under $43,000 (adjusted annually by CPI-U), and no incumbent vendors or specific budget allocation is identified in the posted materials. Sellers are subject to Philadelphia's business income, net profits, and city wage taxes, and must comply with all nondiscrimination, ethics, and tax indebtedness requirements to be considered responsive and responsible bidders.