Opportunity
Penn Bid Bonfire #Lower North Philadelphia CDC, Better Building Group, with funding from the Philadelphia Department of Commerce and Philadelphia Housing Authority, Philadelphia County
Philadelphia Storefront Rehabilitation General Contracting Services Solicitation
Posted
July 20, 2026
Respond By
August 07, 2026
Identifier
Lower North Philadelphia CDC, Better Building Group, with funding from the Philadelphia Department of Commerce and Philadelphia Housing Authority, Philadelphia County
NAICS
236118, 238190
This opportunity involves a solicitation by the Philadelphia Department of Commerce and the Philadelphia Housing Authority for general contracting services to rehabilitate storefronts in Philadelphia County. - Government Buyer: - Philadelphia Department of Commerce - Philadelphia Housing Authority - In partnership with Lower North Philadelphia CDC and Better Building Group - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - General contracting services for storefront rehabilitation - Includes all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, permits, and coordination - Construction activities: demolition, masonry and façade repairs, carpentry, installation of doors and windows, metal and ornamental work, exterior lighting and electrical work, signage, painting, waterproofing, accessibility improvements, and limited structural stabilization - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must maintain business operations and pedestrian access during construction - Detailed cost proposals required, with a per-property maximum - Contractor must maintain specific insurance coverages - Minimum twelve-month warranty on workmanship and materials - Compliance with city, state, federal, HUD, OSHA, and Philadelphia L&I requirements - Award based on qualifications, experience, and cost proposal (not necessarily lowest bid) - Estimated contract value up to $360,000
Description
This solicitation is for general contracting services to complete storefront rehabilitation work in Philadelphia County, PA. The selected contractor will provide labor, supervision, materials, equipment, permits, and coordination to perform demolition, masonry repairs, carpentry, glazing, electrical work, signage, painting, waterproofing, accessibility improvements, and limited structural repairs. The contractor must comply with all applicable codes and regulations, maintain safety and business operations during construction, and coordinate with the Better Building Group and other stakeholders. The contract is a term contract with an estimated value up to $360,000 and includes requirements for insurance, warranties, and detailed cost proposals.