This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Any Questions or Request for Clarification Regarding This Rfq and the Attached Documents Must Be Submitted via Pgw.procureware.com No Later Than 2:00pm Est on June 27, 2022. Please submit your bid for a contract purchase order covering a six (6) month period ("initial term") effective June 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, with an option to renew for up to seven (7) additional six (6) month terms. The "renewal term" is exercisable, at PGW'S sole discretion, as of the expiration of the initial term or current "renewal term". All prices quoted must remain firm for the initial term of the contract purchase order. For the initial term of six (6) months; thereafter, prices may be increased for each subsequent six (6) month period throughout the duration of the contract, which may be renewed under the terms and conditions of this agreement at the sole option of Philadelphia gas works (PGW) on a biannual basis for up to seven (7) additional six (6) month term(s). Vendor may increase prices for the future renewal periods provided that: Notice of price increases must be received, in writing, by PGW at least fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration of the current term for price increase to be effective as of the first day of the renewal term. Price increase letter must include a copy of the manufacturer's letter and/or industry bulletin. The price increase letter shall be sent to rachel.crusco@pgworks.com, referencing RFQ#, blanket or contract #, contract term, and showing item(s) description and applicable pricing. PGW reserves the right to review the propriety of the price increase and cancel the contract at its discretion. Failure to notify pgw within the fifteen (15) day timeframe shall result in the following: If the letter is received before the last day of the contract term, the effective date of the price increase shall be fifteen (15) days from receipt of the price increase letter received by pgw or, if the letter is not received before the last day of the current term, the prices for the renewal term shall be the same as the previous term. For each renewal term the price increase and/or decrease shall be based upon the percent (%) change in the index for all urban consumers - philadelphia of the consumer price index (all items) as published by the u.s. Department of labor bureau of labor statistics and as indicated by the mid-atlantic cpi announcement found here: portal. In no event shall the price increase exceed 5% in any renewal term. The increase shall reflect the change to the cpi or the 5% cap, whichever is less. Note: price decreases may be forwarded to the supply chain department buyer, in writing, at any time during the contract term, to include any renewal period(s). Once the contract agreement is awarded, the awarded vendor must adhere to what has been quoted or this could cause the order to be subject to cancellation. The usage quantities listed are only an estimate taken from past order history. This does not constitute a firm commitment to purchase this quantity during the period of the blanket purchase order. Actual usage may exceed or fail to exceed estimates. If you are a certified minority, woman, veteran, or disabled owned business, when submitting your bid response, please be sure to include a copy of your most current certification for verification purposes.