Sea Box Container 20ft x 8ft x 8ft - 6in Dry Freight ISO with Double Doors One End

The City of Philadelphia Procurement Department is soliciting quotes for a Sea Box Container (20 feet by 8 feet by 8 feet 6 inches, dry freight ISO with double doors on one end) through PHLContracts, with quotes due September 11, 2026. This is a micro-purchase contract with a maximum value under $45,000, adjusted annually by CPI-U increases from January 1, 2020. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive seller; the City reserves the right to reject any or all quotes and to accept quotes from multiple sellers.

The container must meet ISO Standard 20 specifications and General Services Administration Contract GS-02F-0024P standards, with National Stock Number 8150-01-463-8553. The unit features a tare weight of 4,650 lbs, payload capacity of 62,550 lbs, and gross weight of 67,200 lbs. The floor is 1 1/8-inch thick marine plywood, forklift-tested to 16,000 lbs per 44 square inches. The container includes 20 wall tie-down steel lashing rings at 4,000 lbs capacity each, two-way laden forklift pockets, and two vents. Optional features include a second set of unladen forklift pockets, two manifest boxes, and 383 green exterior CARC paint per specification SB 861.6 031720-R00.

Quotes must be submitted electronically through PHLContracts.phila.gov and remain valid for 60 days from submission. The contract term is 365 days from purchase-order issuance on an FOB Destination basis. Sellers must provide a signed Consent and Authorization form (on file or attached), maintain Workers' Compensation insurance at statutory limits, General Liability insurance with $500,000 per occurrence, and Automobile Liability insurance with $300,000 per occurrence. All prices must be quoted net and exclusive of taxes. Submission of an LGBTQ Applicant Data Form is voluntary. No pre-bid meeting or site visit is specified.