Addendum 3 - Sustainability Initiatives Outreach RFP FY27 RFP Answers Posted Date Change.pdf

This addendum modifies the Sustainability Initiatives Outreach FY27 RFP issued by the City of Philadelphia Department of Sanitation. The addendum announces a change to the deadline for posting RFP answers, moving the date from the originally scheduled timeframe to September 25, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. Philadelphia time. The RFP seeks contractor(s) to provide media, education, and outreach services supporting residential and commercial recycling programs, litter reduction initiatives, and related sustainability campaigns. Services encompass 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, Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee Program, and Green Schools Grant Program. The pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2026, applicant questions are due September 11, 2026, and proposals are due October 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Philadelphia time. 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.

Proposers may submit fixed-price rates, hourly rates by personnel type and experience level, or a task-by-task combination approach, with monthly invoicing or task-completion payment options available. No specific budget figure is stated in the RFP; compensation will be established as a maximum not-to-exceed annual amount. Local Business Entity (LBE) certification may be considered favorably in the evaluation process, though it is optional. 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. Evaluation criteria include applicant qualifications, relevant experience, proposed solution quality and efficiency, local business status, and long-term cost effectiveness. All materials developed under the contract become the sole property of the City.