Pavement/ Runway Friction Assessment

The City of Philadelphia is awarding a sole-source micro purchase for pavement and runway friction assessment services at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Philadelphia Northeast Airport (PNE), with quotes due August 10, 2026. This is a sole-source procurement — no other manufacturer provides the specified friction assessment service for these airports — and the award will result in a requirements contract.

Sellers must quote all specified line items or services to be eligible for award. The micro purchase will be evaluated and awarded as a complete package; partial quotes are ineligible. No delivery or services may commence until formal notification from the department.

Responses must be submitted through the PHLContracts platform at www.PHLContracts.phila.gov and must include an executed Consent & Authorization Agreement on file in the vendor's profile prior to the quote deadline. Submission requires completion of the General Tab (including Local Business Entity certification status confirmation), entry of unit costs in the Items Tab, response to mandatory questions, acceptance of terms and conditions, and resolution of all validation warnings. The LBE Program does not apply to small purchases, though the certification question must be answered to proceed. Submission of the optional LGBTQ Applicant Opportunity Data Form is permitted.

The governing micro purchase terms and conditions document (B2727705 Micro Purchase Terms and Conditions — June 2026) establishes the contractual framework for pricing, payment terms, performance requirements, and other conditions. The requirements contract structure enables the City to place multiple orders for friction assessment services as needed by both airport facilities.