Construction RFPs

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

Current Projects

The RFP Kingsessing Recreation Center Proposal Due Date has been extended to June 15, 2023, by 3:00 PM (added 5/25/2023)
Note: Addendum No. 2 – RFP Kingsessing Recreation Center (added 5/24/2023)
Note: Addendum No. 1 Parts A and B – RFP Francis J Myers Recreation Center (added 5/23/2023)
Note: Addendum No. 1 – RFP Kingsessing Recreation Center (added 5/22/2023)
Note: See below an additional option for a site visit at the FJ Myers Recreation Center (posted 5/17/2023)

Heritage Park Playground Improvements Bid

Note: Addendum No. 1 – this is part of the Application and must be completed and signed. Also contains the Q&A – see below. Added 5/25/2023
Note: Pre-Bid Sign-in sheet posted (5/17/2023)
The work includes removal of existing play equipment, installation of new play and fitness equipment, benches, and new safety surface; Reconstruction of ADA ramp and improvement of spray ground, and new site lighting. Please refer to Attachment “A” (Project Drawings) for the full scope of the project.

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Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting
A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on May 17, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Heritage Park Playground, 1511 W. Clearfield Street.

Questions
Questions and request for additional information can be submitted in writing to RFP@phdc.phila.gov up to 3 PM on May 23, 2023. Questions, responses and additional information will be posted here.

Bid Submission
Sealed Bids Shall be brought in person to Heritage Park Playground, 1511 W. Clearfield Street on June 1, 2023, at 10:00 AM. Bids will be opened immediately thereafter.

RFP Kingsessing Recreation Center, Building & Site Improvements –
Package 1: Exterior Envelope Repairs & Improvements

The RFP Kingsessing Recreation Center Proposal Due Date has been extended to June 15, 2023, by 3:00 PM: added 5/25/2023
Note: Addendum No. 2 – this is part of the Application and must be completed and signed. Added 5/24/2023
Note: Addendum No. 1 – this is part of the Application and must be completed and signed. Also contains the Q&A – see below. Added 5/22/2023
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 Kingsessing Recreation Center, Building & Site Improvements – Package 1: Exterior Envelope Repairs & Improvements project located at 4901 Kingsessing Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143. This project is part of the City’s Rebuilding Community Infrastructure Program (“Rebuild”).

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Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting
All Applicants must attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting onsite at Kingsessing Recreation Center, 4901 Kingsessing Avenue, Philadelphia, PA at 10:00 AM on 5/11/23. 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 Wednesday, 5/17/23. Questions, responses, will be posted on this page within 5 days of this date.

Submission Deadline Extended
The Proposal Due Date has been extended to June 15, 2023, by 3:00 PM: absolutely no Response will be accepted after that time.

Submission Process

Responses will only be accepted through Online Submission – via the following electronic portal:

RFP Francis J. Myers Recreation Center, Site and Building Improvements

Francis Myers rec center

Note: Addendum No. 1 Parts A and B added with Q&A – this is part of the Application and must be completed and signed – posted (5/23/2023)
Note: Pre-Bid Sign-in sheet posted (5/16/2023)

Note: Prime Contractors and Sub-Contractors can schedule a walk-through, site visit to the FJ Myers Recreation Center by request. Please send request to Robert LaBrum at robert.labrum@phdc.phila.gov with a date and time to visit. Please note – all visits must conclude before 1:00 PM, due to programming in the building K. (posted 5/17/2023)

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 Francis J. Myers Recreation Center, Site & Building Improvements project located at 5800 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143. This project is part of the City’s Rebuilding Community Infrastructure Program (“Rebuild”).

Please download all of the following documents:

Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting (See above for additional option for a site visit)
All Applicants must attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting onsite at 5800 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, 5/9/23. 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, 5/16/23. Questions, responses, will be posted on this page within 5 days of this date.

Submission Deadline
Applicants must submit a response/proposal (a “Response”) no later than 3:00 PM on Monday, 6/12/23; absolutely no Response will be accepted after that time.

Submission Process

Responses will only be accepted through Online Submission – via the following electronic portal:

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