Addendum 2 - Sustainability Initiatives Outreach RFP FY27 RFP Questions Date Change.pdf

This is Addendum 2 to a Request for Proposals issued by the City of Philadelphia Department of Sanitation for Sustainability Initiatives Outreach services in fiscal year 2027. The RFP seeks contractor(s) to provide media, education, and outreach services supporting residential and commercial recycling programs, litter reduction initiatives, and sustainability campaigns. The scope of work includes developing and managing media campaigns, coordinating press and media events, creating educational materials, managing community outreach programs, and supporting workforce development initiatives for programs including the Philadelphia Spring Clean-up Program, Anti-Litter Program, Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee Program, and Green Schools Grant Program. The pre-proposal meeting was scheduled for September 9, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. This addendum specifically modifies the RFP questions due date to September 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Philadelphia time, extended from the original September 11, 2026 deadline. Answers to submitted questions are anticipated to be posted by September 15, 2026. Interviews and presentations are expected to occur in October 2026, with proposals due October 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The initial contract term runs from November 16, 2026 through November 15, 2027, with an option for the City to extend for up to four additional one-year terms, with contract execution and work commencement expected by November 16, 2026.

The compensation structure allows proposers 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 amount is stated in the RFP. Local Business Entity (LBE) certification may be considered favorably in the evaluation process, and LGBTQ diversity certifications are optional but available. Evaluation criteria include applicant qualifications, relevant experience, proposed solution quality and efficiency, local business 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 under the contract become the sole property of the City of Philadelphia.