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RFP Reconstruction of Alley Retaining Wall Between Jefferson Street and Nassau Road, 61st Street to 63rd Street

On behalf of the City of Philadelphia (“City”), Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (“PHDC”) is pleased to issue this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for qualified prime contractors (each, an “Applicant” and together, the “Applicants”) for the Reconstruction of Alley Retaining Wall Between Jefferson Street & Nassau Road, From 61st Street to 63rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19151.

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Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting
All Applicants must attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting onsite at the Alley Retaining Wall Between Jefferson Street & Nassau Road, From 61st Street to 63rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19118, at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

The names and contact information for all attendees at the pre-bid meeting will be posted on PHDC’s website as public information within a few days of the pre-bid meeting.

Questions/Requests for Additional Information
PHDC will accept questions and requests for additional information directed in writing to RFP@phdc.phila.gov up to 3:00 PM on December 4, 2024. Questions, responses, and additional information will be posted on the PHDC Website within 5 business days of this date.

Submission Deadline
Applicants must submit a response/proposal (a “Response”) no later than 3:00 PM on December 18, 2024; absolutely no Response will be accepted after that time.

Submission Process
Responses will only be accepted in the following manner: Online Submission – via the electronic portal below.

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


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.