Addendum 1 - Sustainability Initiatives Outreach RFP FY27 Meeting Link and Date Change.pdf

This is an addendum to an RFP issued by the City of Philadelphia Department of Sanitation for media, education, and outreach services supporting recycling programs and sustainability initiatives. The addendum announces a change to the preproposal meeting previously scheduled for September 9, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Philadelphia time. The meeting will now be conducted via Microsoft Teams at the link provided: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/271284152925577?p=MS3bs3WzgYQBEwQ8i8. The RFP (Opportunity #21260828115348) titled "Sustainability Initiatives Outreach FY27" has a proposal submission deadline of October 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Philadelphia time. The contract term runs from November 16, 2026 through November 15, 2027, with options for up to four additional one-year extensions. Applicant questions are due by September 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with answers posted by September 15, 2026.

The scope of work encompasses developing and managing media campaigns, coordinating press and media events, creating educational materials, managing community outreach programs, and supporting workforce development initiatives including the Philadelphia Spring Clean-up Program, Anti-Litter Program, and Green Schools Grant Program. The services address both residential and commercial recycling education. Compensation will be structured as a maximum not-to-exceed annual amount, with proposers permitted to submit fixed-price rates, hourly rates by personnel type and experience level, or task-by-task combinations with monthly invoicing or task-completion payment options. No specific budget figure is stated in the RFP. Evaluation criteria include applicant qualifications, relevant experience, proposed solution quality and efficiency, local business entity (LBE) status, and long-term cost effectiveness. Successful contractors must comply with Philadelphia's 21st Century Minimum Wage and Benefits Standard, maintain current business licenses and tax clearances, and disclose political contributions exceeding established limits. All materials developed become the sole property of the City.