EXTRA-72350MRB - USA (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) - Recreational Advisory Council Service

The City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is seeking a vendor to provide recreational advisory council service to transition volunteer-managed accounts to City-managed accounts. The agency is trying to solve the problem of administrative burdens on volunteers and high variability across one hundred twenty-eight advisory council accounts. By establishing a uniform, transparent financial framework supported by a fiscal intermediary, the agency aims to ensure all transactions are accurate and fully compliant with City fiscal standards. The scope of work covers centralizing fee management to promote equitable distribution and use of program funds across all recreation centers regardless of volunteer capacity. The selected vendor must improve the speed and reliability of financial processing, including vendor payments and program purchases, to allow centers to deliver timely programs. Additionally, the project requires establishing consistent recordkeeping and reporting practices that support audit readiness, data-driven decision-making, and stronger trust among the agency, the councils, and the communities. Eligibility is restricted to onshore organizations based in the United States of America. The agency requires the performance of the work to be completed offsite. The agency has not disclosed a set budget and is looking for proposals to determine the cost. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than July 13, 2026.