Interested vendors now have additional time to submit proposals for 2026 Point in Time Count coordination.

The Office of Homeless Services (OHS), as the lead agency for the Philadelphia Continuum of Care (CoC), is seeking proposals from applicants with demonstrated experience in planning, coordinating and conducting the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-required Point in Time (PIT) Count. The selected applicant(s) will collaborate with OHS to conduct the 2026 PIT Count.

Application deadline

No later than 5 p.m. local Philadelphia time on Oct. 3, 2025.

How to apply

Visit eContractPhilly to read RFP 21250903155709 in its entirety and the application instructions.

Questions

Direct all questions about RFP 21250903155709 to Contracts Administrator, Diana H. Rivera.

The Office of Homeless Services (OHS) has posted to the Philadelphia Contracts Hub a request for proposals from for-profit or not-for-profit providers that can add 20 to 150 winter beds in an existing or new location to support the City’s Winter Initiative. The Winter Initiative provides additional shelter beds for people experiencing homelessness, especially those who are sleeping outdoors. This RFP seeks providers to operate beds within the period of November 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026.

Application deadline

No later than 5 p.m. local Philadelphia time on October 14, 2025.

How to apply

Visit eContractPhilly to read RFP 21250918154750 in its entirety and the application instructions.

Questions

Direct all questions about RFP 21250918154750 to Housing Deputy, Roberta Cancellier, or Contracts Administrator, Diana H. Rivera.

The Department of Commerce is aware that some Philadelphia businesses have received text messages saying that they’re approved for a grant from the Catalyst Fund and to provide their banking information. The City of Philadelphia and Department of Commerce never request financial or banking information via text message.

Do not click or tap on any links or respond to these messages. Do not provide any personal information. We urge businesses and residents to report any suspicious texts as spam and delete them immediately. To learn more about how the City handles sensitive data, read the Privacy Policy.

We’re aware of other phishing scams impacting the Department of Revenue. See their announcement to learn how to stay vigilant and protect your data.

The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) Registration system is currently down and cannot issue or renew HIC registrations. Check their website for complete information and updates.

Until service is restored, the Department of Licenses & Inspections will process Philadelphia registrations as follows:

• New PA HIC registration: Mail your application to the State and upload the acknowledgement form with your Philadelphia application.
• Existing PA HIC registration/New Philadelphia Registration: Upload a copy of your expired PA registration with your Philadelphia application.
• Existing PA HIC registration/Existing Philadelphia Registration: Submit a renewal or amendment and upload your current license with your Philadelphia application.

Registrations issued or renewed under this process will expire on December 31, 2025. Once the PA system is restored, you must update your Philadelphia registration with a valid PA certificate.