Machete

The City of Philadelphia is soliciting bids for a micro purchase designated "Machete," with bids due September 4, 2026. Award will be made as a whole or by line item—whichever serves the city's best interest—to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Sellers must quote all items to be eligible for award.

The contract term is fixed at 365 days from the effective date, with automatic termination at midnight on the final day and no renewal options. The maximum contract value is $45,000, adjusted annually by the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) from January 1, 2020, to the most recently published CPI-U, rounded to the nearest $1,000. All pricing must be quoted on an FOB Destination Point basis, exclusive of taxes. Quotes remain valid for 60 days from submission; award decisions will be made within 60 days.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, accept quotes from multiple sellers, and award individual line items without accepting all items. Sellers are prohibited from delivering products or providing services until formally notified by the department.

The successful seller must maintain workers' compensation insurance at statutory limits, general liability insurance with a $500,000 per occurrence limit, and automobile liability insurance with a $300,000 per occurrence limit. Sellers must comply with nondiscrimination provisions, fulfill tax identification and business tax obligations in Philadelphia, and certify they are not indebted to the City for delinquent taxes or other obligations.

All vendors must have an executed Consent and Authorization form on file in their vendor profile prior to bid closing. Submission of the optional LGBTQ Applicant Opportunity Data Form is encouraged. Quotes are submitted through PHLContracts.phila.gov.