Bid guide
How to bid on international quarantined material disposal for Philadelphia
What Philadelphia is buying
The City of Philadelphia is seeking quotes for disposal of international quarantined materials under solicitation B2728127. The full requirements are in Section 2 of the Invitation and Bid and in the documents on PHLContracts.
This opportunity may suit vendors whose services match the disposal requirements in the bid documents. Review those requirements before deciding whether to quote.
Deadline and bid opening
The listed deadline is November 4, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. ET. The solicitation text says quotes must be submitted through PHLContracts by 10:30 a.m. on the date the related bid opens, and that late quotes will not be accepted.
The summary and solicitation text give different times. Check PHLContracts for the bid-opening date and full requirements, and confirm the applicable submission deadline there. The seller is responsible for submitting on time.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity is relevant to firms that provide disposal services and can meet the requirements for international quarantined materials. The solicitation is categorized as environmental.
Use the bid documents to assess whether your services and capabilities fit the City's stated requirements.
How to find and submit the quote
Open the solicitation's detail page through “View original source” to see the documents. The PHLContracts page can be viewed publicly without signing in.
To quote electronically, register a free vendor account on PHLContracts. If you do not submit electronically, follow the submission directions in the bid. Submit before the confirmed deadline.
Prepare a complete, timely response
Read Section 2 and the other bid documents carefully. Make a checklist of every requested item and confirm that your quote addresses the stated disposal requirements.
Allow time to complete portal registration and submit your quote. Check that the submission is complete and that PHLContracts shows it was received before the applicable deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from City of Philadelphia; the original posting controls.