The Department is issuing this RFP to select a contractor(s) to assist ongoing education and public relations work for its residential and commercial recycling program, litter reduction programs, incl...

The City of Philadelphia Department of Sanitation is requesting proposals for media, education, and outreach services supporting residential and commercial recycling programs, litter reduction initiatives, and related sustainability campaigns, with proposals due October 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Philadelphia time. Local Business Entity (LBE) certification may be considered favorably in evaluation; the RFP submission checklist confirms LBE and LGBTQ diversity certifications are optional but available.

The scope encompasses developing and managing media campaigns, coordinating press and media events, creating educational artwork, managing community outreach programs, and supporting workforce development for the Philadelphia Spring Clean-up Program, Anti-Litter Program, Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee Program, and Green Schools Grant Program. Services span residential and commercial recycling education.

The initial contract term runs November 16, 2026 through November 15, 2027, with an option for the City to extend for up to four additional one-year terms. Compensation will be stated as a maximum not-to-exceed annual amount; proposers may submit fixed-price rates, hourly rates by personnel type and experience level, or a task-by-task combination, with monthly invoicing or task-completion payment. No specific budget figure is stated in the RFP.

Evaluation criteria include applicant qualifications, relevant experience, proposed solution quality and efficiency, local business status, and long-term cost effectiveness. The City considers multiple factors beyond cost.

The pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Applicant questions are due September 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with answers posted by September 15. Interviews and presentations are anticipated in October 2026, with contract execution expected by November 16 and work commencement the same date.

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.