Sewing Machine Repair

The Philadelphia Department of Prisons is seeking qualified sewing machine repair technicians for a requirements contract spanning from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The scope of work includes performing quarterly preventative maintenance on various sewing machines across the PDP campus, providing specialized cleaning and part replacement for the Consew Blade Saw Machine, and supplying all necessary replacement parts at list price. To be eligible, vendors must be located within a 30-minute travel radius of the facility, and they should note that the City will not reimburse for tolls or travel time. The estimated contract value is up to 45,000 dollars, subject to annual CPI-U adjustments. All quotes must be submitted electronically via the PHLContracts portal by November 9, 2026. A signed Consent and Authorization form is mandatory for consideration. Payment is processed exclusively through electronic deposits, and awarded entities must enroll via the city's vendor portal. The contractor is required to maintain general liability and workers compensation insurance. While the city allows for the proposal of alternate products of equal quality, the final determination of acceptability rests solely with the City of Philadelphia. Additionally, offerors may voluntarily provide LGBTQ applicant opportunity data and indicate their status as a certified Local Business Entity.