Bar Digging

The City of Philadelphia is requesting quotes for bar digging services as a micro purchase under the $45,000 threshold, with quotes due August 7, 2026 through PHLContracts, the city's eProcurement platform. Award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; the city may award the entire contract or by line item at its discretion, provided the seller quotes all items to qualify for whole-contract consideration.

Sellers must execute and submit a Consent and Authorization Agreement prior to quote closing, either during PHLContracts profile registration or as an attachment to the first quote submission, to have quotes deemed responsive. The city strongly encourages early submission at profile registration to avoid resubmission with each quote. Submission of an LGBTQ Applicant Data Form is voluntary and supports the city's diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; the form collects optional certification data from the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council, Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program, Disability:IN, or Women's Business Enterprise National Council.

All pricing must be quoted net of taxes. Sellers must maintain workers' compensation insurance at statutory limits, general liability insurance of $500,000 per occurrence, and automobile liability insurance of $300,000 per occurrence, with the City named as additional insured. Goods and services are provided on an FOB Destination basis. The contract term does not exceed 365 days from the effective date of the purchase order. Payment is processed by electronic deposit following delivery approval and invoice submission. Sellers must not commence work until formally notified by the department.

For questions, contact Philadelphia Procurement Customer Service at PHLContracts@phila.gov or 215-686-4755, 215-686-4720, or 215-686-4721.