Penn Bid Bonfire #244856

General Contractor for Multi-Property Storefront Rehabilitation in Philadelphia

Lower North Philadelphia CDC and Better Building Group are seeking a general contractor for storefront rehabilitation at multiple properties in Philadelphia. - Government buyers and funding partners: Lower North Philadelphia CDC (LNPCDC) and Better Building Group (BBG) are leading the effort, with funding from the Philadelphia Department of Commerce and Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA). - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, product manufacturers, or contractor vendors are identified by name. - Requested service: General contracting and storefront rehabilitation, including labor, supervision, materials, equipment, and coordination across multiple properties. - Potential work includes storefront demolition and removal; masonry and façade repairs; exterior framing and carpentry; doors, windows, and glazing; metal and ornamental work; exterior lighting and electrical work; signage; painting and finishes; waterproofing and sealing; accessibility and code-compliance improvements; and limited structural stabilization and repairs. - The contractor is also responsible for temporary protection, site safety, cleanup, permit and inspection coordination, and coordination with property owners, businesses, subcontractors, and project representatives. - Notable requirements: Proposals must include detailed pricing capped at $30,000 per property, a schedule of values, applicable unit prices and hourly rates, and a proposed work schedule. The contractor must follow approved plans and applicable codes, support safe access and business operations where practicable, provide closeout documentation, and warrant workmanship and installed materials for at least 12 months. - Scope uncertainty: Properties may be grouped into work packages, and the final properties may change based on funding, owner participation, or feasibility. The number of properties is not specified.

Description

The opportunity seeks a general contractor to complete storefront rehabilitation work, providing labor, supervision, materials, equipment, permits, coordination, and related services. Potential work includes demolition, masonry and façade repairs, carpentry, doors and windows, lighting, signage, painting, waterproofing, accessibility improvements, and limited structural repairs. Work must follow approved construction documents and applicable codes, while maintaining site safety and coordinating with project representatives, businesses, and inspectors. Proposals must include a detailed cost proposal based on a $30,000 per-property maximum, a schedule of values, applicable unit pricing and hourly rates, and a proposed schedule; proposals are due December 11, 2026, through PennBid.

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