Renovation of a fitness / recreation center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Completed plans call for the renovation of a fitness / recreation center.

Francis J Myers Recreation Center Site and Building Improvements project located at 5800 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19143 includes renovation of an existing three-story (with basement) existing recreation center and adjacent site elements. Scope includes but is not limited to: demolition of an existing attached one-story slab on grade gymnasium and 3-story (with basement) annex wing; new construction of a 1-story 11,000 SF lobby and gymnasium addition; envelope improvements including new doors and windows, masonry and roof repairs; full interior renovation of floors 1 and 2, stabilization and cleanout of basement and floor 3; new systems including plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fire alarm and fire protection, security, technology; accessibility upgrades including new four-stop elevator; new outdoor elements including playground, adult fitness equipment, spray ground, exterior walkways, site furniture and lighting, landscaping; new storm water management system. Contract Category Certification Type Goal Professional Services MBE 25-30% Professional Services WBE 15-20% Construction MBE 30-35% Construction WBE 15-20% Prime Contractors and Sub-Contractors can schedule a walk-through, site visit to the FJ Myers Recreation Center by request. Please send request to Robert LaBrum at robert.labrum@phdc.phila.gov with a date and time to visit. Please note - all visits must conclude before 1:00 PM, due to programming in the building K. PRA will accept questions and requests for additional information directed in writing to RFP@phdc.phila.gov up to 3:00 PM on Tuesday, 5/16/23. Questions, responses, will be posted on this page within 5 days of this date. On behalf of the City of Philadelphia ("City"), the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority ("PRA") is pleased to issue this Request for Proposals ("RFP") for qualified prime contractors (each, an "Applicant" and together, the "Applicants") for the Francis J. Myers Recreation Center, Site & Building Improvements project located at 5800 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143. This project is part of the City's Rebuilding Community Infrastructure Program ("Rebuild").