IBM Tape Library Service — City of Philadelphia
- Client
- City of Philadelphia
- Solicitation No.
- B2728265
- Posted
- 10/20/2026
- Category
- Professional, Consulting, Administrative or Management Support Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe City of Philadelphia Office of Innovation & Technology needs a vendor to provide IBM tape library services in Philadelphia, PA during its data migration from the IBM TS3500 tape library to the IBM TS7700 virtual tape library. The scope includes complete accessor inspection procedures for specified components, replacement of any defective components, and universal gripper inspection and replacement if applicable. Only onshore United States organizations are eligible to bid, and the work requires onsite performance. Bidders must submit electronic quotes through PHLContracts by the bid opening date of October 23, 2026, at 8:00:00 AM, and sellers must quote all items to be eligible. The City will evaluate quotes and award the micro purchase as a whole or by line item to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from MP_Terms_and_Conditions_B2728265.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The City of Philadelphia is seeking a vendor to provide IBM tape library services during data migration from an IBM TS3500 tape library to an IBM TS7700 virtual tape library. Services include complete accessor inspection procedures and replacement of defective components. Onshore US organizations are eligible to submit quotes.
- Issued by
- City of Philadelphia
- How to submit
- Electronic via PHLContracts
- Submission details
- Quotes must be electronically submitted to PHLContracts by an authorized seller along with a completed Consent and Authorization Agreement.
- Contract term
- Commences on the Effective Date in PHLContracts and terminates automatically 365 days thereafter.
- Estimated value
- Total amount shall be less than $45,000, increased every City fiscal year by the percentage increase in CPI-U from January 1, 2020.
- Place of performance
- Onsite in Philadelphia, PA
- Insurance and bonding
- Workers Compensation at statutory limits; General Liability of $500,000 per occurrence combined single limit; Automobile Liability of $300,000 per occurrence combined single limit.
How proposals are evaluated
| Lowest, responsible, responsive Seller |
Scope of work
- TS3500 (3584) Complete Accessor Inspection Procedures
- Inspection of Accessor A, B, or Both
- Inspection of Grippers 1 and 2
- Inspection of PDC card
- Inspection of X Axis motor, belt, and pinion
- Inspection of Y Axis motor, belt, Y Axis cable, X and Y Axis blue bumpers, top guide rollers, Y Mast Bolts, and tape drive bezels
- Replacement of any defective components
- Universal Gripper inspection and replacement if applicable
Minimum qualifications
- Onshore (US Organization Only)
- Seller must have submitted a completed and signed Consent and Authorization Agreement
- Seller must not be party to more than one Quote for the same products or services
- Seller and parent/subsidiaries must not be currently indebted to the City of Philadelphia for delinquent taxes, liens, or debts
- Subject to Philadelphia business taxes and must obtain a tax identification number if awarded
Documents to include with the bid
- Consent and Authorization Agreement
- Attachment with complete description of alternate products if offering alternate products
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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