Construction RFPs

McPherson Square Library

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

Current RFP and Bid

RFP McPherson Square Library Roof Restoration

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 Roof Replacement project located at 601 E. Indiana Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134. 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 601 E. Indiana Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134 at 10am on Wednesday 5/1/2024. The names and contact information for all attendees at the pre-bid meeting will be posted on this page of 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 3pm on Tuesday, 05/7/2024. Questions, responses, and additional information will be posted on this page of PHDC’s 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 Friday, 05/17/2024; 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.

Bid Pennypack Park Universal Playground

Aerial Pennyoack park

The project scope includes a new universally accessible playground in the wooded Pennypack Park. There will be a 2-5 play area, 5-12 play area, music and sensory path, misting zone, picnic and seating areas, and an abundance of integrated playful learning.

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Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting
A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on May 8, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Pennypack Park Universal Playground, Rhawn Street and Holmehurst Avenue, Philadelphia 19136

Questions
PRA will accept questions and requests for additional information directed in writing to RFP@phdc.phila.gov  up to 3:00 PM on May 13, 2024. Responses and any additional information will be posted on this page within 3 business days of this date.

Bid Submission
Sealed Bids shall be brought in person to Pennypack Park Universal Playground, Rhawn Street and Holmehurst Avenue, Philadelphia 19136 on May 23, 2024, at 10:00 AM. Bids will be opened immediately thereafter.


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 require view our closed RFPs.