Professional Services RFPs and RFQs

Laying Asphalt on driveway

At times PHDC will engage a consultant(s) to support the work of our permanent staff or for adjunct services to our developments, programs and services. When we do, we’ll issue a Request for Proposals or Qualifications. Sign up for our mailing list and we’ll notify you when we post them.


Current RFPs/RFQs

RFQ for Installation of New Asphalt and Concrete Driveways at Various Publicly and Privately Owned Properties

PHDC invites competitive proposals from qualified, licensed, and experienced contractors for the installation of new asphalt driveways, concrete aprons, and sections of concrete sidewalk (each, an “Applicant”, and together, the “Applicants”) as outlined in the Scope of Work section of this Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”). The selected firms will enter into master contracts with PHDC for one year, with the possibility of extension. During this time, PHDC will request services from the selected firms for various projects on an as-needed basis.

Please download, complete and submit the following document:

Questions/Requests for Additional Information
All questions and requests for additional information should be directed in writing to Ryan Ambrose, at ryan.ambrose@phdc.phila.gov. Questions will only be accepted until September 20, 2023.

Submission Process
Proposal submission may be submitted either:
1. On-line by clicking the Online Submission button below:

Or
2. by registered mail or by a nationally recognized delivery service (e.g., FedEx) to:

Ryan Ambrose, Neighborhood Preservation Initiative Director
Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation
1234 Market Street, 17th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-448-3000

Submission Deadline
Applicants must submit proposals to PHDC no later than October 3, 2025 by 3 pm. Absolutely no proposals will be accepted after that time.


RFQ for Approved General Contractors/Construction Managers

PHDC invites qualifications from experienced construction contractors and construction management firms seeking inclusion on its updated list of Approved General Contractors/Construction Managers (the “Approved List”) in connection with PHDC’s Cost Containment Policy.

Any firms on the existing Approved List are required to respond to this RFQ to be considered for inclusion on the updated Approved List. Inclusion on the existing Approved List does not guarantee inclusion on the updated Approved List.

Please download, complete and submit the following documents:

Questions/Requests for Additional Information
PHDC will accept questions and requests for additional information via email to PHDCHousingFinance@phila.gov until 3 PM on September 12, 2025 EDT. All questions, PHDC’s responses, and any additional information will be posted on this page of the PHDC website on September 17, 2025.

Virtual RFQ briefing
A virtual RFQ briefing was held on September 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT. Attendance at this briefing was encouraged but not required. Here is the information from the briefing:

Submission Process
Respondents must submit all of the items required in their Submission Package. All items being submitted must be combined into a single PDF in the order indicated. All responses must be emailed to PHDCHousingFinance@phila.gov. Responses that are incomplete, not submitted to the correct email address, or submitted after the deadline may be disqualified.

Submission Package Deadline
Your package must be received by September 28, 2025 by 11:59 pm EDT.

Rolling RFQ for Home Improvement Programs 2025

This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) provides interested contractors with the information required to prepare and submit qualifications for consideration by PHDC to satisfy the need for home rehabilitation services and accessibility modifications to be provided to the homes of low-income households in Philadelphia. Improvements will be paid for by grants under the following Home Improvement Programs:

  • Basic Systems Repair Program (BSRP)
  • Adaptive Modifications Program (AMP)
  • Targeted Housing Preservation Program (THPP)
  • Disaster Recovery & Resilience Program (DRRP)

Questions

Contractors may submit questions regarding this RFQ to Kevin.Bane@phdc.phila.gov.

How to Apply

Step 1 – Download the HIP Contractor RFQ 2025 by clicking on the green links below (one is a PDF, the other a WORD document):

Your HIP Contractor RFQ 2025 file must be completed (there are many forms within to complete) and delivered as a package. Please be sure to read this whole file carefully. For your reference pages to be returned are numbered 16 through 52 (inclusive) plus additional supporting documentation listed in the checklist (pages 13-14). Be sure to answer all questions thoroughly and thoughtfully.  Lengthy answers are not necessary or advisable.  Qualifications must be typed or clearly printed.  Be sure to complete the required forms provided and to supply all other items, as applicable (see checklist).

Step 2 – Submit – Submission Process
Response submission must be completed online by clicking the Online Submission button below:

Deadline

This is a Rolling RFQ, which means contractors interested in HIP can submit their RFQ response at any time while the rolling RFQ period is open.  PHDC will review RFQs submitted and accept contractors on an as needed basis depending on the need of contractors.


As of July 2019 the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority (PRA) and the Philadelphia Land Bank (PLB) are staffed by employees of PHDC. PRA and the Land Bank remain independent organizations overseen by independent boards of directors. Accordingly, you may see references to PRA and the PLB. PHDC, PLB and PRA work together to create seamless programs and services that support community development in the City of Philadelphia.

To get an idea of the work PHDC contracts out view our closed RFPs.