Floor buffer 20" w/ pad driver

The City of Philadelphia Procurement Department is issuing a micro purchase opportunity for the procurement of two 20-inch floor buffers with pad drivers, designated as Bid #B2626681. 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. Vendors must submit item specifications with their bids and quote all items to be eligible for award consideration. Delivery is required to the Free Library of Philadelphia Environmental Services at 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, with Kelvin Rowe serving as the contact person, and all shipping and freight charges must be included in quoted prices. Vendors proposing alternate products must provide brand and model numbers along with comprehensive supporting documentation. The bid posting date was March 27, 2026, with a deadline for bid submission on April 30, 2026. Pricing must remain firm for the designated hold period, and no delivery or services may commence until official written notification is received from the City.

Regarding set-asides and organizational restrictions, this micro purchase does not include specific set-aside designations, though the City has requested that vendors voluntarily complete an LGBTQ Applicant Data Form to identify LGBTQ-owned businesses for inclusion in the vendor database and future consideration. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. Vendors must maintain specified insurance coverage, including workers' compensation at statutory limits, general liability of $500,000 per occurrence, and automobile liability of $300,000 per occurrence, and must certify they are not indebted to the City for delinquent taxes, liens, or judgments. All pricing must be quoted on an FOB Destination Point basis, net of taxes, as the City is exempt from federal excise, transportation, and Pennsylvania sales and use taxes. The total contract amount must not exceed $43,000, adjusted annually by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) from January 1, 2020. The contract term is 365 days from the effective date, with quote validity extending for 60 days from submission.