How to bid on Northstar digital literacy for the City of Philadelphia

What Philadelphia is buying

The City of Philadelphia is seeking bids for its Northstar digital literacy program under solicitation B2728236. This is a small order purchase in the education category.

The City may award the purchase as a whole or by line item, whichever is in its best interest. It plans to award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Deadline and award timing

The bid was published October 15, 2026. Submit by October 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.

The City requires sellers to quote all items to be eligible for award. Do not begin work or deliver items until the department notifies you.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity may suit vendors that provide digital literacy program goods or services and can quote every item listed in the bid documents. Because the City may award by line item or as a whole, review the full list before deciding whether to respond.

How to review and submit a response

Open the solicitation’s detail page through “View original source.” The page and its listed documents are publicly viewable without signing in.

To quote electronically, register a free vendor account on PHLContracts. Otherwise, follow the submission directions in the bid documents. Submit before the deadline. The point of contact is Purchaser SOP at [email protected].

Prepare a complete, competitive quote

Read the full bid documents and check that your quote covers every item. Confirm that item descriptions, quantities, pricing, and any requested response details are consistent with the documents.

Allow time to complete the portal steps or follow the stated alternative submission directions. Check that your response is complete and submitted before the deadline, and wait for department notification before starting work or delivering items.