RUNWAY SAND, SILICA

The Department of Aviation for the City of Philadelphia is soliciting a small order purchase for the provision and delivery of Runway Silica Sand to be performed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The material must consist of clean, hard, and durable siliceous stone particles that are free from lumps of clay and any objectionable foreign material. To ensure quality and safety, the sand must be shipped kiln dry and remain free of clay, silt, or salt, adhering to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular AC No: 150 / 5200 - 30D, Section 4.8. The sand must also be well graded from coarse to fine, specifically meeting a sieve analysis where no more than 2 percent passes through a No. 80 sieve. Delivery must be made to a sand silo or other designated locations using a pneumatic airflow truck, with each truckload meeting the City of Philadelphia requirement of 22.5 tons. All quotes must be submitted electronically via the PHLContracts portal by the deadline of November 13, 2026. A mandatory Consent and Authorization form must be on file in the vendor profile for a quote to be considered. While offerors may indicate Local Business Entity status and optionally provide LGBTQ Applicant Opportunity Data, the submission process requires the completion of specific portal tabs including unit cost entry, mandatory questions, and acceptance of bid terms.