City of Philadelphia Simons Rec Venue Management Solution RFI 2026
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- Primary Contact
- Candace Hamilton
- Scope Location
- Philadelphia, PA
SUMMARY
The City of Philadelphia is seeking information on COTS software for a new Venue Management Solution at Simons Recreation Center to replace manual workflows. Responses are due by September 21, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Statements of interest, Capabilities, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates, Architectural diagram
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
RFI Question Template Exhibit
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How do I respond to this RFI from City of Philadelphia?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 21, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. For questions, contact Candace Hamilton.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFI?
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What happens after the RFI submission deadline?
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Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Philadelphia, PA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Statements of interest, Capabilities, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates, Architectural diagram. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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