RFP and Educational Opportunities
On behalf of the City of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority (PRA) is pleased to issue this RFP for qualified prime contractors for the East Poplar Playground Renovation project located at 820 N. 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123. The Work covers the demolition and renovation of the East Poplar Playground including the removal of existing paving, sub-base, play equipment, safety surfacing, fencing, and landscaping, and the construction of a new play area and seating area, including play equipment, safety surface, paving, spray ground, plumbing, furnishings, landscaping, and fencing. For completed scope of work please refer to the Project Drawings and the Specifications.
This project is part of the City’s Rebuilding Community Infrastructure Program (Rebuild).
| NAICS | Description |
| 237 | Heavy and Civil Engineering |
| 238 | Specialty Trade Contractors |
| 423 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods |
| 518 | Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services |
| 524 | Insurance Carriers and Related Activities |
| 541 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
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Job Postings
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia (AACCGP) is seeking a full-time, highly motivated and dynamic individual interested in growing a highly visible small organization. The President & CEO (“President”) will report to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the successful leadership, management and administration of the organization in accordance with the vision and mission set by the Board of Directors. The President oversees the overall strategic and operational responsibilities of the AACCGP’s staff, programs, and advocacy.
Philadelphia Works, Inc is the City’s Workforce Development Board. We are a quasi-public, non-profit organization serving both career seekers and employers. We invest public resources in a variety of workforce solutions.
Under the direction of the Manager of Contracts, this position administers and executes contracting and invoicing process which includes: accounting for contract expense, reconciling contract account with General Ledger, prepare draw document for funding agency, budget monitoring, and compliance to funding regulations. This position also provides general guidance and direction regarding fiscal management of grants and assigned contracts as well as creating modifications to contracts, when needed.
The Helper Preparation Training program will provide an opportunity to meet the qualifications for apprenticeships. Helpers will observe and assist higher classified employees and receive classroom and on the job instruction. The Helper Program consists of two phases for a total of a twenty-four months. Phase 1 is a thirteen-week introduction to utilities industry, through classroom instruction and department rotations which will include on the job skill building assignments. Phase 2 of the Program, will prepare Helpers for placement after completion of the Helper Program in one of the following departments: Electric Aerial or Underground, Gas, or Overhead Transmission.
Deadline: August 14th, 2021
Philadelphia Works, Inc is the City’s Workforce Development Board. We are a quasi-public, non-profit organization serving both career seekers and employers. We invest public resources in a variety of workforce solutions. These solutions connect Philadelphia residents with employment and training opportunities and help employers find, grow, and retain local talent.
This full-time position is responsible for processing and managing the incentive and supportive payment invoices from Philadelphia Works youth system vendors.
Philadelphia Works, Inc is the City’s Workforce Development Board. We are a quasi-public, non-profit organization serving both career seekers and employers. We invest public resources in a variety of workforce solutions. These solutions connect Philadelphia residents with employment and training opportunities and help employers find, grow, and retain local talent.
This position is responsible for properly monitoring the performance of specific contracted vendors on a regular basis to ensure current funding and organizational programmatic compliance is being met and that overall progress is trending in the right direction.
