Construction RFPs

Happy Hollow Rec Center

PHDC engages contractors to make improvements at recreation centers, libraries, parks and other public facilities.


Current RFP

Request for Proposals (RFP) Happy Hollow Recreation Center

On behalf of the City of Philadelphia (“City”), the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority (“PRA”) is pleased to issue this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for qualified prime contractors (each, an “Applicant” and together, the “Applicants”) for the Renovations to the Happy Hollow Recreation Center project located at 4800 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19144. This project is part of the City’s Rebuilding Community Infrastructure Program (“Rebuild”).

Site improvements include playground equipment, safety surface, tree and perennial planting, site furnishings, accessible ramps, concrete sidewalk and curbs, exterior stairs and lighting, breezeway replacement, security cameras. Building improvements include roof replacement, HVAC system replacement, electrical service update, sanitary and domestic water plumbing replacement, interior finish replacement, lighting replacement, restroom renovation, fire alarm, doors and hardware replacement, kitchenette renovation, computer lab renovation, entry stairs, railings, building signage, and furniture.

Please download all of the following documents:

Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting
All Applicants must attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting onsite at Happy Hollow Recreation Center, 4800 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia  at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. 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
PRA will accept questions and requests for additional information directed in writing to RFP@phdc.phila.gov up to 3:00 PM on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Questions, responses, and additional information will be posted on this page within 5 business days of this date.

Submission Deadline
Applicants must submit a response/proposal (a “Response”) no later than 3:00 PM on Tuesday, July 15, 2025; 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.


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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.