Bottled Drinking Water and Distilled Water

The City of Philadelphia is requesting bids for bottled drinking water and distilled water under IFB B2627003, with quotes due June 3, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. through PHLContracts; the virtual bid opening will be conducted via Zoom on the same date.

A Local Business Entity (LBE) preference applies under Philadelphia Code Chapter 17-109: vendors certified as LBE and performing at least 51% of contract work within Philadelphia's geographic limits and maintaining a majority of inventory or equipment within the city are eligible for a 10% preference on quotes of one million dollars or less, or a 5% preference on all other quotes. LBE certification must be current at the time of bid opening. Non-compliance during contract performance results in liquidated damages of 10% of the total awarded contract amount and potential debarment for up to three years.

All bidders must enroll in the City's Annual Bid Security Program with a non-refundable $100 annual enrollment fee, submit a non-refundable $25 bid processing fee per quote, and register at least one day prior to bid opening. Pricing must be quoted on FOB Destination basis, excluding federal excise and transportation taxes and Pennsylvania sales taxes.

For contracts exceeding $34,000, performance and payment security and comprehensive insurance coverage apply, including General Liability at one million dollars per occurrence, Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, and Automobile Liability at one million dollars per occurrence. Contractors must comply with Philadelphia wage and benefits requirements under Chapter 17-1300 and nondiscrimination provisions. Equal benefits requirements apply to service contracts exceeding $250,000.

Required bid submissions include a Seller's Contact Form (designating pre-award and post-award points of contact), Seller Customer References Form, LBE Determination Form with supporting certification documentation, Consent Authorization Form, and a Seller Checklist Form. The City reserves the right to reject all bids or cancel the solicitation.