Request for Proposal - General Contracting Services (REBID of RFP 244856)

Lower North Philadelphia CDC ("LNPCDC") and Better Building Group ("BBG"), with funding support from the Philadelphia Department of Commerce ("Commerce") and the Philadelphia Housing Authority ("PHA"), are seeking qualified and licensed General Contractors ("Contractor") to provide construction services for the Targeted Storefront Improvement Program ("TSIP").

LNPCDC and BBG have allocated approximately **$360,000** in City and CNI funds provided by Commerce and PHA towards construction services for the Targeted Storefront Improvement Program. Construction services are expected to include storefront rehabilitation work for eight (8) commercial properties.

The maximum allowable construction cost per property under this program is **$30,000** (thirty thousand dollars), inclusive of all labor, materials, equipment, permits, subcontractor costs, overhead, profit, and contingency.

The selected General Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, permits, coordination, and related services necessary to complete all storefront rehabilitation work in accordance with approved construction documents and applicable codes.

Construction work may include, but is not limited to:

• Storefront demolition and removal
• Masonry and façade repairs
• Exterior framing and carpentry
• Doors, windows, and glazing
• Metal and ornamental work
• Exterior lighting and electrical work
• Signage installation
• Painting and finishes
• Waterproofing and sealing
• Accessibility and code compliance improvements
• Limited structural stabilization and repairs
• Temporary protection, signage, site safety measures, and daily cleanup

The Contractor shall complete construction work in accordance with approved permit drawings, specifications, and all applicable City, State, Federal, HUD, OSHA, and Philadelphia L&I requirements. [...] Construction work will be awarded on a grouped package basis at the discretion of LNPCDC and BBG. LNPCDC reserves the right to increase, decrease, or eliminate properties from the program based on funding availability, owner participation, or project feasibility.

The Contractor shall guarantee all workmanship and installed materials for a minimum period of twelve (12) months from final acceptance. [...] Failure to maintain adequate progress may constitute grounds for termination or reassignment of work.

Final proposals shall be submitted electronically through PennBid no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, December 11th.

For additional information, all inquiries must be submitted through PennBid.

The following criteria will be used in selecting Contractors:

1. Qualifications and relevant project experience
2. Ability to complete work in a timely and cost-conscious manner
3. Experience with occupied commercial properties
4. Capacity and staffing availability
5. References and past performance
6. Cost proposal
7. Possession of all required licenses and insurance at time of submission and throughout project duration

LNPCDC and BBG will conduct interviews prior to final selection.

The selected Contractor shall maintain, at its sole cost and expense, the following minimum insurance coverage for the duration of the project and shall provide certificates of insurance to LNPCDC and BBG prior to mobilization: Commercial General Liability **$1,000,000** per occurrence / **$2,000,000** general aggregate; Automobile Liability **$1,000,000** combined single limit; Workers' Compensation statutory limits (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania); Employer's Liability **$1,000,000** per accident / **$1,000,000** disease per employee / **$1,000,000** disease policy limit.

Contractors are responsible for visiting the project sites and becoming familiar with existing conditions prior to submitting a proposal. Contract Award *January 2027. Proposed dates are tentative and subject to change.

The successful bidder shall be responsible for a nominal percentage fee charged by PennBid.