Barber Supplies - Clippers

The City of Philadelphia Department of Prisons is soliciting quotes for sixty Oster Professional Cordless Classic 76 hair clippers or approved equivalents, with quotes due October 27, 2026, under a micro purchase awarded as a whole or by line item to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The clippers must feature a brushless motor with worm-gear blade drive, lithium-ion battery providing minimum 120 minutes of operating time with approximately 100-minute charging capability, adaptive three-speed control, precision-ground stainless-steel detachable blades, and ergonomic design for heavy-duty barbering operations. Each unit must include a charging stand, blade grease, blade oil, and an 8-foot power cord. Products must be new and unused; no substitutions or partial deliveries are permitted without prior written authorization from the Department of Prisons. All bids must include a manufacturer's specification sheet identifying brand, model number, and compliance documentation; failure to submit this documentation results in bid rejection as non-responsive.

Pricing must be quoted as a complete package FOB Destination Point including all shipping, handling, and delivery charges, and must be exclusive of taxes. Quoted terms and prices remain valid for 60 days from submission. The micro purchase ceiling is less than $45,000, adjusted annually by CPI-U from January 1, 2020. Payment is made only after delivery and City approval, processed through electronic deposit.

Contractors must maintain workers' compensation at statutory limits, general liability of $500,000 per occurrence, and automobile liability of $300,000 per occurrence. Quotes must be submitted electronically through PHLContracts; a signed Consent and Authorization Agreement is mandatory prior to bid closing. Vendors interested in identifying as LGBTQ-certified may submit an optional demographic form. Delivery is not to begin until official notification from the Department of Prisons.