Meter readers

The City of Philadelphia is requesting quotes for meter readers as a micro purchase with a due date of October 21, 2026, to be awarded as a whole to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The resulting award will establish a Requirements contract.

Sellers must quote all items to be eligible for award and must submit quotes through PHLContracts, the City's eProcurement platform. A fully executed Consent and Authorization Agreement must be included in the vendor's profile prior to bid closing. Quotes must remain valid for 60 days from submission or throughout the contract term. The City reserves the right to reject any and all quotes, accept quotes from multiple sellers, or accept quotes on individual items.

The total contract amount shall not exceed $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 figure and rounded to the nearest $1,000. The contract term commences on the Effective Date specified in PHLContracts and terminates automatically 365 days thereafter, with no obligation for the City to receive or pay for products or services ordered after expiration. All prices quoted must be net and exclusive of taxes, with all products delivered FOB Destination Point at quoted prices.

Sellers 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, naming the City as an additional insured. Vendors must not deliver or provide service until notified by the department. Local Business Entity (LBE) certification status must be indicated at submission.