The City of Philadelphia’s Department of Streets is pleased to announce a contract opportunity for a PennDOT pre-qualified engineering applicant for On-Call Portfolio Management Services. This effort...

The City of Philadelphia's Department of Streets is requesting proposals for on-call portfolio management services from a PennDOT pre-qualified engineering firm, with proposals due August 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. via eContract Philly and a pre-proposal meeting on July 10, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. via Teams. Local Business Entity certification is encouraged as a positive evaluation factor under Mayoral Executive Order No. 04-12; applicants must complete the Local Business Entity Certification form (requiring a principal place of business or principal office in Philadelphia maintained for 18 months, a filed Business Income and Receipts Tax return within the preceding 12 months, and a valid Commercial Activity License) or establish Local Impact commitment through the certification form submitted with the proposal.

The scope encompasses comprehensive project management services for federal and state-funded transportation and bridge projects, including schedule development and maintenance, design reviews, permit processing, utility coordination, right-of-way acquisition support, grant application assistance, constructability reviews, agency coordination, and project file maintenance from conception through construction. All work must comply with federal FHWA and PennDOT standards and the Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage and Benefits Standard.

The maximum compensation is $1.5 million for the initial contract term, January 4, 2027 through January 3, 2028, with the City holding options to extend for up to four additional one-year terms. Compensation will be structured through individual work orders negotiated on a project-specific basis using Cost-Plus Fixed Fee, Specific Rate, or Lump Sum methodologies; applicants must propose either fixed-price or hourly rate compensation with detailed cost breakdowns. No retainage will be withheld for project management, construction management, construction inspection services, or non-deliverable work orders.

Proposals must include scope of work, statement of qualifications with at least three references, proposed subcontractors, financial capacity documentation, tax clearance certification, and disclosure of any litigation or contract defaults. Applicant interviews, if required, are scheduled for September 30, 2026, with contract execution anticipated for January 4, 2027. Questions are due July 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with answers posted July 20, 2026. Submission of the optional LGBTQ Applicant Opportunity Data Form is voluntary.