The Center City District (CCD) uses professional and consulting services throughout the year for a variety of projects and initiatives. CCD strives to engage a diverse group of highly qualified professionals to deliver these services and typically selects them through the Request for Proposals (RFP) process. Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Qualifications (RFQs), solicitations, and public notices related to professional service procurements are posted on this web page as they are released by the CCD.
The Center City District seeks qualified design firms to reimagine downtown Philadelphia's wayfinding experience. This comprehensive project includes evaluating the existing Walk & Direction Philadelphia program, developing a complete master plan for a new wayfinding system, and providing construction-ready documentation for implementation. To register to obtain a RFP packet and for further information register here. Proposals are due by 3:00 PM EST on August 1, 2025 and should be submitted according to instructions in the packet. No phone calls please.
The Center City District is accepting proposals from qualified contractors for the Pedestrian Street Lighting Improvements on 6th Street from Chestnut Street to Walnut Street. To register to obtain a RFP packet and for further information register here. Qualification packets are due no later than 3 p.m. EST on August 6, 2025, and should be submitted according to instructions in the packet. No phone calls please.
The Center City District, Philadelphia, PA (CCD) is accepting qualifications from qualified contractors to rehabilitate 21 bus shelters on Market Street East located between 6th Street and City Hall in Center City Philadelphia. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is the first of a two-part process: first this RFQ is to identify qualified contractors, second to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) which may be issued later to the contractors determined to be qualified to bid. To register to obtain a qualifications packet and for further information register here. Qualification packets are due no later than 3 p.m. EST on July 16, 2025, and should be uploaded according to instructions in the packet. No phone calls please.
The Center City District is accepting qualifications from contractors to rehabilitate six headhouses on Market Street East in Center City Philadelphia. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is the first of a two-part process: first this RFQ is to identify qualified contractors, second to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) which may be issued later to the contractors determined to be qualified to bid. To register to obtain a qualifications packet and for further information register here. Qualification packets are due no later than 3 p.m. EST on July 16, 2025, and should be uploaded according to instructions in the packet. No phone calls please.
If you have trouble with the registration forms or downloading the RFP/RFQ documents, please contact Bonnie Thompson at 215.440.5509, bonnie@centercityphila.org or Dana Womack at 215.440.5550, dwomack@centercityphila.org.
The Center City District (CCD) is seeking to expand the number of local musicians/crafters our event producers engage to work at events in CCD Parks. We currently are not actively seeking talent for events but are accepting submissions from people interested in being considered for future performance/market opportunities. Interested applicants 21 and older should email parkevents@centercityphila.org.