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Philly offers water bill assistance to Federal employees during shutdown
Federal workers who have not received a paycheck during the shutdown of the federal government can apply to defer their water bill until after the federal government reopens. You will have 45 days after the government reopens to pay your water bill or enter into a payment plan without penalties. Apply online.
eCLIPSE out of service on Tuesday, November 4th, starting at 10 p.m.
eCLIPSE will be out of service from 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4th, until 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5th, for required maintenance.
L&I apologizes for any inconvenience.
SNAP benefits have changed: find the latest updates
The federal government has implemented new work requirements that impact how long certain SNAP recipients can receive benefits. Here’s what you need to know to protect your SNAP benefits.
Get help finding food
As of October 16, November SNAP (also known as food stamps) benefits will not be paid until the federal government releases funds to Pennsylvania.
- Use the City of Philadelphia’s Food and Meal Finder to learn where to pick up free food and groceries, get ready-to-eat meals, and access social services.
- Find more resources for SNAP recipients and community organizations in our blog post.
Beware of scams
The PA Department of Human Services is aware of scams targeting SNAP recipients, claiming that SNAP benefits will be delayed unless you provide your PIN. PA DHS will never contact you by phone or ask for your PIN or personal information.
OHS seeks proposals for City-leased multipurpose shelter site operations
The Office of Homeless Services, in coordination with the Office of Emergency Management, is seeking proposals for the operation of a multi-purpose shelter site with a maximum of 92 beds. The location will be provided by the City of Philadelphia.
Recommended pre-proposal meeting |
A virtual pre-proposal meeting will occur on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. Local Philadelphia Time.
Mandatory pre-proposal site visit |
A site visit will take place at 220 N. Broad St. on Tuesday, November 4 at 10 a.m. Philadelphia time. It is mandatory that a representative of the proposing agency participate in the site visit.
Organizations must pre-register for the pre-proposal site visit via this 220 N Broad Sign Up link.
Proposal application deadline |
No later than 5 p.m. Local Philadelphia Time on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
RFP, application instructions, and pre-proposal meeting registration information |
Visit e-ContractPhilly to read RFP 21251015160338 in its entirety
Questions?
Direct any questions about RFP 21251015160338 to Diana H. Rivera, Contracts Administrator.