Specifically excluded from purchase under the contract resulting from this Invitation and Bid, including those items mentioned above, are: Industrial and Commercial Motors, Heating/Cooling & Fan/Blower Motors, Electrical distribution supplies, electrical controls, electrical supplies, test instruments, communications equipment, lighting supplies, general hand tools, power and welding tools, cleaning supplies and equipment, paint and painting supplies, storage equipment, business equipment, auto shop supplies, air compressors, pneumatics, hydraulics, lubrication supplies, pumps, plumbing supplies, HVAC controls, heating supplies, A/C and refrigeration supplies, air treatment equipment, fans/air circulators, ventilators/blowers, door closers, panic devices, handicap automatic door controls, flush bolts, door latches, hinges, thresholds, all hardware for doors. All locks and lock-related hardware including key making capability The majority of the excluded items are presently covered by other city-wide contracts or are items of equipment not considered “supply items.” 2.4 INVENTORY Successful seller(s) must maintain an adequate inventory to provide delivery and over-thecounter service. The City reserves the right to inspect seller's facility, prior to an award being made, to determine if seller has appropriate inventory. 2.5 OVER-THE-COUNTER/PICK-UP SERVICE The successful seller(s) must maintain an over-the-counter service during the contract period. The over-the-counter service must meet the following criteria: 2.5.1 There must be an area in the seller's facility where the general public may enter and make purchases in person. 2.5.2 Does not require a telephone call prior to a pickup at the counter. 2.5.3 The over-the-counter facility must be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and have seller's personnel available to accept orders. 2.5.4 The over-the-counter facility must have access to the seller's shelf inventory to fill orders for pickup or next-day delivery as requested. 2.5.5 The seller's staff will not issue any supplies or parts to anyone other than authorized, designated City personnel. Seller is required to check City of Philadelphia Identification card of person making an over-the-counter pickup. 2.5.6 Authorized personnel must sign his/her name and payroll ID number upon receipt of supplies. 2.5.7 Seller's over-the-counter facility must be located within a twenty-five (25) mile radius of City Hall. 2.5.8 Seller must answer mandatory questions in PHLContracts under the “Questions,” tab.
