What contracts does Philadelphia Prisons award?

Philadelphia Prisons awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

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Who are the top contractors for Philadelphia Prisons?

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Where is Philadelphia Prisons located?

Philadelphia Prisons is located in PA. While the agency may have offices in multiple locations, contract opportunities can be performed at various places of performance across the country.

What does Philadelphia Prisons do?

The Philadelphia Prisons agency is tasked with ensuring the safe, secure, and humane operation of the city’s correctional facilities, with procurement activities centered on maintaining institutional functionality, staff safety, and inmate welfare. Core priorities include the acquisition of specialized detention equipment such as fire-resistant mattresses and restraints, facility maintenance tools like industrial trucks and dehumidifiers, and essential operational supplies including textiles, hygiene products, and medical testing kits. The agency prioritizes durability, compliance with correctional safety standards, and operational reliability in all procurements, reflecting a mission grounded in risk mitigation and institutional continuity. Procurement patterns reveal a heavy reliance on manufacturing and industrial supply chains, with frequent solicitations for durable goods including apparel, furniture, plastics, and industrial machinery. Contracts are typically issued as open solicitations without set-asides, indicating a focus on competitive bidding for technical specifications rather than socioeconomic preferences. The agency frequently utilizes micro-purchase and line-item quotation mechanisms to acquire high-volume, low-cost items such as barber supplies and dog food, suggesting decentralized procurement authority for routine operational needs. Primary procurement targets include Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors, Miscellaneous Manufacturing, and Office Furniture Manufacturing, reflecting needs for inmate clothing, facility furnishings, and administrative infrastructure. The agency also consistently sources industrial equipment, testing services, and sanitation products to support facility operations and health protocols. Vendor relationships are transactional and specification-driven, with no evidence of preferential treatment for small, minority, or disadvantaged businesses. Philadelphia Prisons operates under the City of Philadelphia and serves correctional facilities throughout the city. It employs a mix of direct solicitation, micro-purchase, and standard procurement vehicles, with no evidence of centralized contracting systems or federal program alignment. Its structure is operational rather than administrative, focused on sustaining daily institutional functions through targeted, practical acquisitions.

How do I find contracts from Philadelphia Prisons?

You can find contracts from Philadelphia Prisons on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

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Philadelphia Prisons

Part of Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania

The Philadelphia Prisons agency is tasked with ensuring the safe, secure, and humane operation of the city’s correctional facilities, with procurement activities centered on maintaining institutional functionality, staff safety, and inmate welfare. Core priorities include the acquisition of specialized detention equipment such as fire-resistant mattresses and restraints, facility maintenance tools like industrial trucks and dehumidifiers, and essential operational supplies including textiles, hygiene products, and medical testing kits.

Philadelphia Prisons

Part of Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania

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Recent Philadelphia Prisons Contracts

Barber Supplies

CR SAFGUARD Fire-Resistant Detention Mattress with Transparent Cover and Built In Pillow

Barber Supplies Provision for Philadelphia Prisons

LGBTQ-Owned Business Subcontracting Participation (Reporting Opportunity)

Fire-Resistant Detention Mattress Manufacturing

Specialty Foam and Core Material Supply

Flame-Retardant Fabric and Transparent Cover Production

Laboratory Testing and Certification Services

Logistics and Delivery to Philadelphia Facilities

Local Business Entity (LBE) Participation and Recognition

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Recent Philadelphia Prisons Contracts

Barber Supplies

CR SAFGUARD Fire-Resistant Detention Mattress with Transparent Cover and Built In Pillow

Barber Supplies Provision for Philadelphia Prisons

LGBTQ-Owned Business Subcontracting Participation (Reporting Opportunity)

Fire-Resistant Detention Mattress Manufacturing

Specialty Foam and Core Material Supply

Flame-Retardant Fabric and Transparent Cover Production

Laboratory Testing and Certification Services

Logistics and Delivery to Philadelphia Facilities

Local Business Entity (LBE) Participation and Recognition

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Who are the top contractors for Philadelphia Prisons?

Where is Philadelphia Prisons located?

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