PHILADELPHIA – Today, the City of Philadelphia has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a third-party vendor to support development and implementation of a Municipal Identification Card (“Municipal ID”) Program.

Responses to this RFP will assess the feasibility of implementing a municipal ID program in Philadelphia. Factors considered will include cost, implementation logistics, privacy protections and long-term sustainability.  The RFP can be viewed HERE. The Mayor’s Office, Managing Director’s Office, and Office of Immigrant Affairs are managing the RFP process.

Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez has been a consistent advocate for this program, and has worked closely with the Kenney Administration in shepherding the RFP.

“This RFP is an important step forward, and I am proud to share Mayor Kenney’s commitment to unlocking doors for all Philadelphians to participate in our city’s vibrant economic and civic life,” said the Councilwoman

These programs have shown success in promoting civic participation, and supporting local commerce, particularly among populations such as the elderly, returning citizens, undocumented immigrants, LGBTQ, people who are homeless, and survivors of domestic violence.  New York, NY; Detroit, MI; Newark, NJ; and San Francisco, CA, have successfully implemented municipal ID programs.