Grease Trap Service in Culinary Kitchen

The City of Philadelphia, through the Free Library, is soliciting quotes for a Small Order Purchase contract for annual overnight grease trap maintenance at the Culinary Literacy Center located at 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA. The contract period runs from December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2027, with the possibility of three annual renewals at the City's option. The scope of work requires the contractor to perform comprehensive evacuation of the undersink grease trap, meticulous scraping of interior surfaces, and steam cleaning as needed, with services conducted between 12:00 am and 5:00 am. Additionally, the vendor must deliver PG bio drain in 5-gallon buckets on a quarterly schedule four times per year. To be considered responsive, vendors must submit a signed Consent and Authorization Agreement via the PHLContracts portal by the deadline of November 25, 2026. Award is based on the lowest responsible seller, with a bid preference applied to certified Local Business Enterprises (LBEs). Qualified vendors must specialize in commercial grease trap maintenance and possess at least three years of experience in commercial kitchen environments. The contractor is required to maintain specific insurance coverages, including $500,000 in General Liability and $300,000 in Automobile Liability, and must adhere to all local disposal laws and Philadelphia business tax requirements. Payments are processed exclusively via electronic deposits into the awarded entity's designated bank account.