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Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

Contract opportunities with special application processes

Most contract opportunities are posted on Contracts Hub. Select requests for proposals (RFPs) and requests for information (RFIs) have different application processes. These are usually opportunities related to housing, social services, or quasi-governmental agencies. You can find open opportunities on this page.

This page also contains past contract opportunities, including archives of small-to-medium opportunities originally posted on Big Ideas PHL.

Current opportunities

Title Description Category Author Date Format
Request for Expressions of Interest (REI) – City of Philadelphia Letters of Credit – Questions and Answers PDF Questions and answers related to the REI for Letters of Credit. December 2, 2024
Request for Expressions of Interest (REI) – City of Philadelphia Letters of Credit and Alternative Variable Rate Revolving Structures: GO Bonds PDF The City of Philadelphia (the “City”) is hereby seeking proposals for the provision of Direct Pay Letters of Credit or alternative variable rate revolving structures (e.g., direct purchase notes, revolving lines of credit, etc.) (the “Bank Facility”) for the General Obligation Multi-Modal Refunding Bonds, Series 2009B. November 15, 2024
Request for Information (RFI) – Real-Time Right-of-Way Digital Signages PDF The City of Philadelphia aims to reduce congestion, enhance livability, provide the tools needed to address equity, and improve safety on City streets. One of the main strategies to achieve these goals is to digitally manage the right-of-way (RoW). This requires digitally codifying and creating a digital twin of RoW features and rules at a level of granularity that surpasses that found in the City’s current digital inventory. The City intends to implement a system of new Digital Signages in the Right-of-Way. The City, through its Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT), in partnership with its Department of Streets, has issued this Request for Information (RFI) in order to solicit statements of interest, capabilities, and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates from all Respondents interested in, and capable of, providing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware and/or software as part of the City’s solution. Responses to the RFI must be submitted by September 20, 2024 before 5:00 PM (Local Philadelphia Time). August 15, 2024
Request for Information (RFI) – Real-Time Right-of-Way Digital Signages – Addendum #1: Date changes PDF An updated schedule for the Q&A portion and RFI submission date for Real-Time Right-of-Way Digital Signages. September 24, 2024
Request for Information (RFI) – Real-Time Right-of-Way Digital Signages – Addendum #2: Questions & Answers PDF Questions and answers related to the RFI for Real-Time Right-of-Way Digital Signages. September 27, 2024
Request for Information (RFI) – Real-Time Right-of-Way Digital Signages – Addendum #3: Due Date Extension PDF An updated RFI submission date for Real-Time Right-of-Way Digital Signages. The submission date has been changed to October 11, 2024, 5:00 PM (Local Philadelphia Time). October 4, 2024
Request for Information (RFI) – External Certificate Authority Solution PDF The City of Philadelphia (City) is embarking on a significant initiative to upgrade and modernize its administrative business processes and related legacy technology systems that currently support its business operations. As part of this initiative, the City intends to implement a new external certificate authority solution. The City, through its Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT), has issued this Request for Information (RFI) in order to solicit statements of interest, capabilities, and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates from all Respondents interested in, and capable of, providing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software as part of the City’s solution. Responses to the RFI must be submitted by September 3, 2024 before 5:00 PM (Local Philadelphia Time). August 13, 2024
Request for Ideas (RFI) – Mid-Level Residential Placement PDF This Request for Ideas (RFI) seeks to explore different programming options that can be implemented to create various levels of care and support, ensuring appropriate alternatives to secure detention for juveniles. Our aim is to develop a comprehensive service model specifically tailored to this diverse population, enhancing rehabilitation, and reducing reliance on the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Service Center (PJJSC) for juveniles who do not require secure supervision. August 13, 2024
Request for Ideas (RFI) – Mid-Level Residential Placement – Addendum #1: Change of Procurement Schedule PDF An updated procurement schedule and change of record for the information meeting and Q&A portion for Mid-level Residential Placements. September 9, 2024
Request for Expressions of Interest (REI) – City of Philadelphia Letters of Credit and Alternative Variable Rate Revolving Structures PDF The City of Philadelphia (the “City”) is hereby seeking proposals for the provision of Direct Pay Letters of Credit or alternative variable rate revolving structures (e.g., direct purchase notes, revolving lines of credit, etc.) (the “Bank Facility”) for the Philadelphia International Airport Revenue Commercial Paper Notes, Series A (Non-AMT), B (AMT), and C (Taxable). July 19, 2024
Request for Expressions of Interest (REI) – City of Philadelphia Letters of Credit and Alternative Variable Rate Revolving Structures - Questions and Answers PDF Questions and answers related to the REI – City of Philadelphia Letters of Credit and Alternative Variable Rate Revolving Structures August 7, 2024
Request for Information (RFI) – Innovative Recovery Celebratory Event Series PDF We are expanding upon our experience with the Recovery Idol event and shifting our efforts and community work to focus on the development of a new, engaging event to encourage and galvanize the city’s recovery population. We are issuing an RFI to solicit information from provider organizations and community groups to assist in the development of a future RFP. June 4, 2024
Request for Information (RFI) – Funding, deployment, maintenance, and provision of street furniture PDF The City of Philadelphia provides street furniture at bus stops with the goal that 40% of bus boardings occur at bus stops with a shelter. The City seeks information that will support innovations in funding, deployment, and maintenance of this street furniture as well as innovations in contract structure and business models. May 21, 2024
Request for Information (RFI) – Funding, deployment, maintenance, and provision of street furniture – Questions and Answers PDF June 21, 2024
Request for Information (RFI) – PFD Fire Station Alerting Solution PDF The City of Philadelphia (City) is embarking on a significant initiative to upgrade and modernize its administrative business processes and related legacy technology systems that currently support its business operations. As part of this initiative, the City intends to implement a new PFD Fire Station Alerting System. The City, through its Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT), has issued this Request for Information (RFI) in order to solicit statements of interest, capabilities, and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates from all Respondents interested in, and capable of, providing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software as part of the City’s solution Responses to the RFI must be submitted by June 24, 2024 before 5:00 PM (Local Philadelphia Time). April 22, 2024
Request for Information (RFI) – PFD Fire Station Alerting Solution – Questions and Answers PDF June 11, 2024

Past opportunities

Title Description Category Author Date Format
Request for Ideas (RFI) – Social Security Benefits Conservator Accounts PDF The City of Philadelphia (City) maintains funds collected on behalf of foster youth for Retirement, Survivor’s, and Disability Insurance (RSDI) benefits received during placement. The City seeks information as the basis for further discussion and potentially a Request for Proposals (RFP). April 1, 2024
Updated RFI – Social Security Benefits Conservator Accounts PDF April 19, 2024
2nd Addendum – Conservator RFI PDF April 22, 2024
Record of Changes – RFI for Social Security Benefits Conservator Accounts PDF April 19, 2024
Request for Grant Proposals – Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Phase 41 Grant PDF Philadelphia has been awarded $754,987 in federal funds to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP) Local Board invites qualified local nonprofit agencies to respond to this Request for Grant Proposals. Organizations can contact local EFSP Administrator Patricia Smith at patricia.r.smith@phila.gov for more information. Note: The City of Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services (OHS) administers the EFSP in Philadelphia, but EFSP is not a program of OHS. The response deadline is noon on February 29, 2024. February 15, 2024
RFI – Operational Technology Environment Asset Management and Monitoring Solution PDF The Philadelphia Water Department (“City”) is embarking on a significant initiative to evaluate asset management and monitoring tools for their Operational Technology (“OT”) network environments and related industrial control systems technology. The City, through its Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT), has issued this Request for Information (RFI) in order to solicit statements of interest, capabilities, and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates from all Respondents interested in, and capable of, providing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software supporting OT network asset management and monitoring as part of the City’s solution. December 29, 2023
RFI – Operational Technology Environment Asset Management and Monitoring Solution – Addendum 1 PDF Please note the response due date for this RFI has been extended from 02/02/24 to 03/08/24. January 29, 2024
RFI – Zero Emission Shuttle Bus Service at Philadelphia International Airport PDF Philadelphia International Airport is seeking industry feedback on zero-emission bus technologies, feasible phasing approaches, potential ownership/maintenance models for fueling/charging infrastructure and associated cost estimates. January 10, 2024
RFI – Zero Emission Shuttle Bus Service at Philadelphia International Airport – Addendum 1 PDF This addendum extends the response due date and includes the Informational Session contact information and presentation, as well as questions and answers. February 7, 2024
RFI – Performance Metric Data Collection Solution PDF The City intends to implement a new performance metric data collection solution to replace heavily manual data collection processes. The City has issued this RFI in order to solicit statements of interest, capabilities, and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates from all Respondents interested in, and capable of, providing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software as part of the City’s solution. November 3, 2023
RFI – Performance Metric Data Collection Solution – Addendum 1 PDF This document reflects changes to the schedule for the Request for Information (RFI) for a Performance Metric Data Collection Solution. November 30, 2023
REI – City of Philadelphia Letters of Credit PDF The City of Philadelphia (the “City”) is hereby seeking proposals for the provision of Direct Pay Letters of Credit or alternative financing structures (e.g., direct purchase notes, revolving lines of credit, etc.) (the “Bank Facility”) for the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (“PAID”) Multi-Modal Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2007B-2; and Philadelphia Water and Wastewater Revenue Commercial Paper Notes, Series B. October 26, 2023
REI – City of Philadelphia Letters of Credit – Questions and Answers PDF Questions and answers related to the REI – City of Philadelphia Letters of Credit. November 17, 2023
Request for Information – Citywide Planimetric Data and Maintenance PDF The City and the Philadelphia Water Department are now exploring options to acquire new citywide planimetric data in order to run the parcel-based stormwater billing program more efficiently. September 15, 2023
Request for Information – Citywide Planimetric Data and Maintenance – Questions and Answers PDF Questions and answers about the RFI for Citywide Planimetric Data and Maintenance. September 27, 2023
Request for Information - Text to 911 Translation PDF The City of Philadelphia (City) is embarking on a significant initiative to upgrade and modernize its administrative business processes and related legacy technology systems that currently support its business operations. As part of this initiative, the City intends to implement a new Text to 911 Translation Service. The City, through its Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT), has issued this Request for Information (RFI) in order to solicit statements of interest, capabilities, and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates from all Respondents interested in, and capable of, providing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software as part of the City’s solution. August 8, 2023
Request for Information – Citywide Planimetric Data and Maintenance PDF The City and the Philadelphia Water Department are now exploring options to acquire new citywide planimetric data in order to run the parcel-based stormwater billing program more efficiently. August 21, 2023
Request for Information for Managed Print Services PDF The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) works with City departments to transform service delivery, provide people-centered solutions, and strengthen administrative functions to better serve Philadelphia residents and employees. The Office is requesting information on Managed Print Services and related services. The CAO is looking for solutions that may decrease operational costs, increase efficiency and help to create a standard for the City of Philadelphia. April 25, 2023
RFI for Managed Print Services - Questions and Answers PDF Questions and responses regarding the Request for Information for Managed Print Services posted on April 25, 2023. May 15, 2023
Request for Information for Domestic Workers Portable Benefits RFI PDF The Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT) is the City’s central IT organization, overseeing technology operations and infrastructure for the City and also leading public-facing technology initiatives. The City intends to implement a new program to administer the provisions for paid time off as specified in the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights (PDF). The City, through its Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT), has issued this Request for Information (RFI) in order to solicit statements of interest, capabilities, and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates from all Respondents interested in, and capable of, providing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software as part of the City’s solution. Responses to the RFI must be submitted by May 5, 2023 by 5:00 PM (Local Philadelphia Time). February 13, 2023
Request for Information for Domestic Workers Portable Benefits - Questions and Answers PDF Questions and answers regarding the RFI for Domestic Workers Portable Benefits. March 31, 2023
Request for Information for Information Technology Service Management PDF The Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT) is the City’s central IT organization, overseeing technology operations and infrastructure for the City and also leading public-facing technology initiatives. The City, through its Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT), has issued this Request for Information (RFI) in order to solicit statements of interest, capabilities, and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates from all Respondents interested in, and capable of providing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software as part of the City’s solution. The overarching goal of this initiative is to improve the current information technology service management system process by enhancing the workflow process, eliminating data entry redundancy, providing integration with external agency systems, adhering to best-practices while continuing to meet applicable federal regulatory requirements such as CJIS and HIPAA compliance. Responses to the RFI must be submitted by February 27, 2023 5:00 PM (Local Philadelphia Time) January 18, 2023
RFI for Information Technology Service Management - Questions and Answers xlsx Questions and answers about the RFI for Information Technology Service Management. February 13, 2023
Request for Information for Identity and Access Management Solution PDF The Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT) is the City’s central IT organization, overseeing technology operations and infrastructure for the City and also leading public-facing technology initiatives. The City, through its Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT), has issued this Request for Information (RFI) in order to solicit statements of interest, capabilities, and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates from all Respondents interested in, and capable of providing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software as part of the City’s solution. The overarching goal of this initiative is to improve the current information technology service management system process by enhancing the workflow process, eliminating data entry redundancy, providing integration with external agency systems, adhering to best-practices while continuing to meet applicable federal regulatory requirements such as CJIS and HIPAA compliance. Responses to the RFI must be submitted by February 28, 2023 before 5:00 PM (Local Philadelphia Time) January 17, 2023
RFI for Identity and Access Management Solution - Addendum 1 PDF Section III. RFI CONTACT INFORMATION FOR QUESTIONS, REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION. Please note the due date for this section has been corrected from January 24, 2023 to January 31, 2023. All questions (see RFI Question Template Exhibit) and requests for clarification concerning this RFI must be in writing and submitted via email no later than 5:00 pm, Local Philadelphia Time, on January 31, 2023. January 25, 2023
RFI for Identity and Access Management Solution - Questions and Responses PDF Questions and answers about the RFI for Identity and Access Management Solution. February 16, 2023
REI – City of Philadelphia Letter of Credit PDF The City of Philadelphia (the “City”) is hereby seeking proposals for the provision of Direct Pay Letters of Credit or alternative financing structures (e.g., direct purchase notes, revolving lines of credit, etc.) for the General Obligation Multi-Modal Refunding Bonds, Series 2009. January 6, 2023
REI – City of Philadelphia Letter of Credit – Questions and Answers PDF Questions and responses about the REI for LOCs. January 24, 2023
RFI for Behavioral Health Workforce Development Consultant PDF The Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) seeks a workforce development consultant to assist in the creation of a clinical fieldwork pipeline. The pipeline will connect students of social work to community-based behavioral health care agencies to gain clinical experience in the field, with a focus on increasing the diversity of the behavioral health workforce by engaging with students from diverse backgrounds. The workforce development consultant will provide expertise in workforce development, be responsible for developing, refining, and managing the clinical fieldwork pipeline pilot project, seek out, synthesize, and incorporate stakeholder feedback, and launch the pilot pipeline program. Proposals are due by 11/4/2022 and can be sent to Kathleen.fox@phila.gov. October 24, 2022
Request for Information for Using City Assets to Advance Digital Equity PDF The Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT) is the City’s central IT organization, overseeing technology operations and infrastructure for the City and also leading public-facing technology initiatives. The Office of Transportation, Infrastructure, and Sustainability (OTIS) manages the City’s physical infrastructure and assets and seeks new ways to create efficiencies with them. On behalf of the City of Philadelphia, these offices seek ideas from the private marketplace and the public and/or educational sector that will support digital equity goals in exchange for the use of existing public assets. The City envisions that resulting public/private partnerships would offer services and/or a revenue model that would help Philadelphia address our digital divide challenge. The goal of this RFI is to develop ideas and opportunities around city assets to accelerate Philadelphia’s efforts to address digital equity in a way that is more equitable, just, and resilient. Responses to the RFI must be submitted by September 30, 2022 by 5:00 PM (Local Philadelphia Time) August 4, 2022
RFI for Using City Assets to Advance Digital Equity - Addendum 1 PDF Due to scheduling conflicts, the Informational Session set for September 8, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. has been cancelled. We encourage those interested in learning more about the RFI to register for the Informational Session on September 1, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. (Local Philadelphia Time) August 18, 2022
RFI for Using City Assets to Advance Digital Equity - Addendum 2 PDF The September 1st, 2022 Informational Session for the RFI for Using City Assets to Advance Digital Equity was recorded. The recording can be found here. https://youtu.be/lbAjDZbESdA September 19, 2022
RFI for Using City Assets to Advance Digital Equity - Addendum 3 PDF The deadline for responses to the RFI: Using City Assets to Advance Digital Equity has been extended from Friday, September 30 at 5 p.m. to Wednesday, October 12 at 5 p.m. September 29, 2022
RFI for Using City Assets to Advance Digital Equity - Info Session Slides PDF These slides were used in an info session about the RFI for Using City Assets to Advance Digital Equity. September 8, 2022
RFI for Using City Assets to Advance Digital Equity - Info Session Attendance Report PDF A list of attendees at the September 1, 2022 info session. September 19, 2022
RFI for Using City Assets to Advance Digital Equity - Questions and Responses PDF Questions and responses about the RFI for Using City Assets to Advance Digital Equity. September 19, 2022
RFI for a Benefits Access Kiosk Solution PDF The Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity (CEO) is embarking on a significant initiative to request information from vendors that provide self-service kiosk systems with an automated printing machine, support and maintenance services for the feasibility, viability, cost, service delivery options, as well as equipment installation, support and maintenance options associated with using kiosk technology in various locations across the state. The objective of the kiosk is to expand access to CEO’s benefits access program “BenePhilly” with greater access and convenience in obtaining needed public benefits programs throughout the city. April 12, 2022
RFI for an ADA Project Management Team PDF The City of Philadelphia (“City”) is seeking information related to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended (“ADA”) compliance consulting services to further facilitate the implementation of specific corrective actions of the 2020 ADA Transition Plan. At this stage, we are seeking input from ADA industry experts related to the methodology and tools recommended to ensure that the corrective actions with no cost or low cost are completed according to the Transition Plan schedule. March 11, 2022
RFI - COVID-19 Employee Testing Software PDF As part of an initiative to execute a COVID-19 testing program for unvaccinated employees with an approved exemption, the City intends to implement a new system to set up testing requirements on a department by department basis, send reminders to employees and notifications to supervisors, and produce reports to track compliance, overall testing numbers, and positive cases. February 14, 2022
RFI - COVID-19 Employee Testing Software - Addendum 1 PDF This addendum includes questions and answers about the RFI for COVID-19 Employee Testing Software. March 2, 2022
RFI - COVID-19 Employee Testing Software - Addendum 2 PDF This addendum provides an updated schedule for the RFI for COVID-19 Employee Testing Software. Submissions are now due on March 16, 2022. March 10, 2022
Request for Information for Public Access Management PDF The City of Philadelphia, (the “City”), acting through the Managing Director’s Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems (“oTIS”), is seeking information regarding best practices and trends in managing the public’s access to streets and to explore potential opportunities to advance the City’s efforts in managing access to a variety of street types. Specifically, oTIS seeks information that will support changes in policy, regulation, and technology which will allow the City to manage vehicular access more safely and efficiently to surface streets and parks and recreation spaces that are closed to motorized vehicles but open to the public for recreation via other modes such as biking and walking. Such access management will allow the City to manage motorized vehicle access reliably, safely, equitably, sustainably, and transparently. December 22, 2021
Request for Information for Public Access Management - Addendum 1 PDF This addendum provides an updated schedule for the RFI for Public Access Management. Submissions are now due on March 15, 2022. February 3, 2022
REI - City of Philadelphia Letters of Credit PDF The City of Philadelphia (the “City”) is hereby seeking proposals for the provision of Direct Pay Letters of Credit or alternative financing structures (e.g., direct purchase notes, revolving lines of credit, etc.) (the “Bank Facility”) for the Gas Works Revenue Refunding Bonds, Eighth Series C; Gas Works Capital Project Commercial Paper Notes, Subordinate Series; Gas Works Revenue Notes, CP Series; Philadelphia International Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2005C-1 and 2005C-2; and Philadelphia International Airport Revenue Commercial Paper Notes, Series A (Non-AMT), B (AMT), and C (Taxable). January 12, 2022
REI - City of Philadelphia Letters of Credit - Addendum 1 PDF This addendum includes questions and answers about the REI for City of Philadelphia Letters of Credit. February 1, 2022
Request for Information for Data Collection: Sketches & Square Footage PDF The City of Philadelphia (City) is embarking on a significant initiative to upgrade and modernize its administrative business processes and related legacy technology systems that currently support its business operations. As part of this initiative, the City intends to collect and/or update data elements for parcels or structures within City limits. The City, through its Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT), has issued this Request for Information (RFI) in order to solicit statements of interest, capabilities, and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates from all Respondents interested in, and capable of, providing data collection services as part of the City’s solution. Responses to the RFI must be submitted by February 15, 2022 by 5:00 PM (Local Philadelphia Time) January 13, 2022
Airport Metadata Generation & Digital Asset Management PDF This RFI is intended to prepare the Division of Aviation to select and implement commercial off-the-shelf (“COTS”) software tools to support metadata management, cataloging for data analytics, search, mapping for data integration middleware, policy-based information retention, and archiving as part of Philadelphia International Airport’s Enterprise Information Management (“EIM”) modernization. December 17, 2021
Airport Metadata Generation & Digital Asset Management - Addendum 1 PDF This addendum includes: 1) Attendee sign-in sheet from the Informational Meeting held on January 6, 2022. 2) Aviation’s response to vendor questions. January 20, 2022
Airport Metadata Generation & Digital Asset Management - Addendum 2 PDF This addendum includes additional questions and answers. January 24, 2022
Request for Information for Networked EV Charging Stations PDF The City’s Office of Fleet Management buys and maintains vehicles for all departments of the City of Philadelphia. It also operates several refueling sites across the City. To support a transition of the City’s fleet to electric vehicles, the City intends to install Networked EV (electric vehicle) Charging Stations at these refueling sites and in City parking areas. The City, through the Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT), has issued this Request for Information (RFI) to solicit statements of interest, capabilities, and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates from all Respondents interested in and capable of, providing Networked EV Charging Stations. Responses to the RFI must be submitted by November 29, 2021 by 5:00 PM (Local Philadelphia Time). October 13, 2021
RFI for Networked EV Charging Stations - Fuel Site List PDF A fuel site list for the RFI for Networked EV Charging Stations. November 18, 2021
RFI for Networked EV Charging Stations - Questions and Answers PDF Questions and answers about the RFI for Networked EV Charging Stations. November 18, 2021
2nd Posting - DBHIDS RFI for Behavioral Health Systems Organization PDF The Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) is seeking applicants to provide information about managing support services necessary for the provision of behavioral health services. This Request for Information (RFI) is issued to gain a broader understanding of the opportunities, factors, feasibility, interest, and challenges involved in implementing a community organization to support the needs of behavioral health providers in Philadelphia. September 3, 2021
RFP for COVID-19 Testing Services for Non-District K-12 Schools PDF The Department of Public Health seeks to engage a vendor or vendors to provide in-school COVID-19 testing services to K-12 schools (students and staff) that are not affiliated with the School District of Philadelphia, starting with the fall semester 2021. The opportunity also encompasses outreach and marketing services to ensure that such schools are aware of the availability of COVID-19 testing services. August 16, 2021
RFP for COVID-19 Testing Services for Non-District K-12 Schools - Answers to Questions PDF Answers to questions submitted about the RFP for COVID-19 Testing Services for Non-District K-12 Schools. August 26, 2021
RFP for COVID-19 Testing Services for Non-District K-12 Schools - Appendix A PDF Appendix A includes the general provisions for general consultant services under a professional services contract. August 16, 2021
RFP for COVID-19 Testing Services for Non-District K-12 Schools - Appendix B xlsx Appendix B is a participation and commitment form regarding the solicitation of minority-, woman-, disabled-, and disadvantaged-owned business enterprises. August 16, 2021
RFP for COVID-19 Testing Services for Non-District K-12 Schools - Appendix D PDF Appendix D includes a form for local business entity (LBE) or local impact certification. August 16, 2021
RFP for COVID-19 Testing Services for Non-District K-12 Schools - Appendix E PDF Appendix E includes a form collecting LGBTQ applicant opportunity data. August 16, 2021
RFP for COVID-19 Testing Services for Non-District K-12 Schools - Appendix F PDF Appendix F includes CDC guidance on reopening schools, last updated in August 2021. August 16, 2021
Cancellation notice: August 6 RFI for Behavioral Health Administration Services Organization (ASO) PDF The Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services cancelled the REQUEST FOR INFORMATION for Behavioral Health Administration Services Organization (ASO) posted on August 6, 2021. Please refer to the RFI posted on September 3, 2021 instead. August 19, 2021
CANCELLED: Behavioral Health Administration Services Organization RFI PDF The Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services cancelled the REQUEST FOR INFORMATION for Behavioral Health Administration Services Organization (ASO) posted on August 6, 2021. Please refer to the RFI posted on September 3, 2021 instead. August 5, 2021
Request for Information for Financial Data Warehouse Replacement PDF The City of Philadelphia (City) is embarking on a significant initiative to upgrade and modernize its administrative business processes and related legacy technology systems that currently support its business operations. As part of this initiative, the City intends to replace its existing financial data warehouse. The City, through its Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT), has issued this Request for Information (RFI) in order to solicit statements of interest, capabilities, and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates from all Respondents interested in, and capable of, providing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software as part of the City’s solution. Responses to the RFI must be submitted by June 15, 2021 before 5:00 PM (Local Philadelphia Time). May 3, 2021
Underwriting RFQ PDF The City Treasurer’s Office is seeking proposals from investment banking firms to serve as senior manager and co-manager underwriters in connection with all City of Philadelphia General Obligation Bonds, Other Tax-Supported Bonds, Airport Revenue Bonds, Philadelphia Gas Works Revenue Bonds, Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds, and Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes. February 10, 2021
Underwriting RFQ Q&A Responses PDF Questions and answers related to the City Treasurer’s Office request for proposals from investment banking firms to serve as senior manager and co-manager underwriters. March 2, 2021
REI - City of Philadelphia Water CP LOC PDF The City of Philadelphia is hereby seeking proposals for the provision of Direct Pay Letters of Credit or alternative financing structures (i.e., Line of Credit) to provide credit enhancement and liquidity for the Philadelphia Water and Wastewater Revenue Commercial Paper Notes. December 10, 2020
Revised REI - City of Philadelphia Water CP LOC PDF A revised Request for Expressions of Interest (REI) for the provision of Direct Pay Letters of Credit or alternative financing structures (i.e., Line of Credit) to provide credit enhancement and liquidity for the Philadelphia Water and Wastewater Revenue Commercial Paper Notes. December 22, 2020
Questions & Answers - City of Philadelphia Water CP LOC PDF Questions and answers for the Request for Expressions of Interest (REI) for provision of Direct Pay Letters of Credit or alternative financing structures (i.e., Line of Credit) to provide credit enhancement and liquidity for the Philadelphia Water and Wastewater Revenue Commercial Paper Notes. January 21, 2021
PGW Letter of Credit REI PDF REI and related documents for the Direct Pay Letter of Credit and Alternative Variable Rate Financing opportunity. May 22, 2020
COVID-19 Recovery RFP PDF RFP and related documents for the Disaster Recovery Management Services opportunity. April 24, 2020
Rugged Mobile Devices RFI PDF RFI and related documents for the Rugged Mobile Devices opportunity. March 10, 2020
Learning Management RFI PDF RFI and related documents for the Citywide Learning Management System opportunity. March 04, 2020
Bethel Memorial Project RFQ PDF Call to Artists and related documents for the Bethel Burying Ground Memorial Project at Weccacoe Playground opportunity. November 12, 2019
American Street Bike Racks RFQ PDF Call to Artists for the American Street Bike Racks opportunity. October 03, 2019
Pharmacy Management System RFI PDF RFI and related documents for the Pharmacy Management System opportunity. October 1, 2019
Photovoltaic System at PNE RFI PDF RFI and related documents for the Photovoltaic Renewable Energy System Potential at Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) opportunity. September 10, 2019
Contracts Hub RFI PDF RFI and related documents for the Contracts Hub Solution opportunity. September 9, 2019
Recovery House RFP PDF RFP and related documents for the Recovery House Transformation Initiative opportunity. September 04, 2019
Inclusive Procurement RFP PDF RFP and related documents for the Procurement Consultant for City Accelerator on Inclusive Procurement opportunity. September 03, 2019
Workforce and Asset Management and BIM System RFI PDF RFI and related documents for the City of Philadelphia Workforce and Asset Management And Building Information Modeling (BIM) System opportunity. August 28, 2019
Continuum of Care RFP PDF RFP and related documents for the FY 2019 New Continuum of Care Project opportunity. July 22, 2019
Streets Right-of-Way RFI PDF RFI and related documents for the Streets Right-of-Way opportunity. February 28, 2019
Multi-Factor Authentication RFI PDF RFI and related documents for the Risk-Based Multi-Factor Authentication Solution opportunity. June 17, 2019
Emergency Shelter and Case Management RFP PDF RFP and related documents for the Emergency Shelter and Housing-Focused Case Management Services opportunity. February 14, 2019
Enterprise CRM Tool RFI PDF RFI and related documents for the Enterprise Customer Relationship Management Tool opportunity. February 4, 2019
Engine 37 RFQ PDF Call to Artists and RFQ for the Engine 37 opportunity. January 25, 2019
Neighborhood Resource Centers RFI PDF RFI and related documents for the Neighborhood Resource Center opportunity. December 13, 2018

Big Ideas PHL archives

Big Ideas PHL included small- to medium-sized contract opportunities valued at less than $34,000. The site also included requests for information (RFIs). This site was retired in July 2020. Here, you can find past posts from Big Ideas PHL.
Title Description Category Author Date Format
Big Ideas PHL Post Archive - 2020 PDF Archived RFPs and RFIs originally posted to the BigIdeasPHL website in 2020. July 3, 2020
Big Ideas PHL Post Archive - 2019 PDF Archived RFPs and RFIs originally posted to the BigIdeasPHL website in 2019. July 3, 2020
Big Ideas PHL Post Archive - 2018 PDF Archived RFPs and RFIs originally posted to the BigIdeasPHL website in 2018. July 3, 2020
Big Ideas PHL Post Archive - 2017 PDF Archived RFPs and RFIs originally posted to the BigIdeasPHL website in 2017. July 3, 2020
Big Ideas PHL Post Archive - 2016 PDF Archived RFPs and RFIs originally posted to the BigIdeasPHL website in 2016. July 3, 2020
Big Ideas PHL Post Archive - 2015 PDF Archived RFPs and RFIs originally posted to the BigIdeasPHL website in 2015. July 3, 2020
Big Ideas PHL Post Archive - 2014 PDF Archived RFPs and RFIs originally posted to the BigIdeasPHL website in 2014. July 3, 2020
Big Ideas PHL Post Archive - 2013 PDF Archived RFPs and RFIs originally posted to the BigIdeasPHL website in 2013. July 3, 2020

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