Ridge Avenue Streetscape Project

The Philadelphia Housing Authority is requesting proposals for architectural and engineering services to design and complete construction plans, project specifications, and cost estimates for the Ridge Avenue Streetscape Project, with proposals due July 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. (Solicitation P005462).

The scope spans two phases: Phase 1 includes schematic design, developed design, and final design with full construction documents; Phase 2 encompasses construction bid management and construction administration services. The streetscape improvements cover sidewalks, seating, street trees, historical banners, pedestrian lighting, bus shelters with learning opportunities, painted murals, decorative crosswalks, public art, and green infrastructure. Applicants must demonstrate at least three years of documented experience performing the requested services, hold necessary professional licenses, and provide three past performance references.

The contract carries a maximum anticipated construction cost budget of $708,393 for an initial two-year base period with three optional one-year renewal periods, exercisable solely at PHA's discretion. The work is performed in Philadelphia County and Philadelphia City, Pennsylvania.

The procurement is subject to HUD terms and conditions, prevailing wage requirements for maintenance work, Section 3 employment and economic opportunity provisions, and affirmative action requirements for minority and women-owned business enterprises (MBE/WBE). The project is funded through a Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Grant.

Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire platform or in two sealed envelopes (Volume I for technical submission and Volume II for cost proposal) addressed to the Philadelphia Housing Authority Contracts/Sourcing Department at 2013 Ridge Avenue, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19121. The cost proposal must include hourly rates and total costs for the two-year base period and three optional one-year periods using the Excel file provided in the Bonfire platform. Written inquiries are due seven days before the proposal submission date and should be directed to James Davis, Manager of Sourcing and Procurement, at james.davis@pha.phila.gov. Payment will be made monthly upon receipt and approval of itemized invoices, with PHA exerting best efforts to pay within 45 days of receipt of accurate invoices.