PHDC engages contractors to make improvements at recreation centers, libraries, parks and other public facilities.
Current RFPs
Request for Proposals (RFP) McPherson Square Library Renovations and Park Improvements
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 MCPHERSON SQUARE LIBRARY RENOVATIONS AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS project located at 601 E Indiana Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19134. This project is part of the City’s Rebuilding Community Infrastructure Program (“Rebuild”).
Please download all of the following documents:
- 1. McPherson Square Library Renovations and Park Improvements RFP
- Attachment 0_Div 00 Bidding & Contracting Requirements
- Attachment 1_Div 01 General Requirements
- Attachment 2_Div 02-33 Technical Specs
- Attachment 3 – Cover_Sheet
- Attachment A_Contract_Drawings
- Attachment B_Additional Information
- Attachment C-06_Rebuild_Contract_Participation_Form
- Attachment C_Proposal Package
Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting
All Applicants must attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting onsite at 601 E Indiana Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19134 at 10:00 am on THURSDAY, 05/07/26.
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, 05/13/26. Questions, responses, and additional information will be posted on this page of this website within 5 business days of this date.
Submission Deadline
Applicants must submit a response/proposal (a “Response”) no later than WEDNESDAY, 06/3/26 at 3:00 pm; 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.
Bid for Lemon Hill Playground
The following is a list of basic bidding information for the convenience of Bidders. The entire project must be bid by a Single Prime General Contractor. Work does not need to be performed under separate prime contracts.
Please download all of the following documents:
- Division 00 (Cover Page, Bidding & Contract Requirements)
- Division 01 (General Project Requirements)
- Attachment A Site Plans – Lemon Hill Playground Stamped
- Attachment B Specifications
- Attachment C PC Storm Water Management Program Approval
- Attachment D Campaign Contribution Disclosure Forms
- Attachment E PRA Insurance Requirements
- Attachment F City of Philadelphia Questionnaire & Financial Statement
- Attachment G Tax Status – Conflict of Interest Form
Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting
Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting to be held on May 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Lemon Hill Playground, 39 State Route 3007, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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 May 20, 2026. Responses and any additional information will be posted on this website page within 3 business days of this date.
Submission Deadline
Sealed bids shall be brought in person to the Lemon Hill Playground, 39 State Route 3007, Philadelphia, PA 19130, on June 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM and opened immediately thereafter.
To get an idea of the work PHDC has contracted you can view 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.
