Natural Gas Processing Engineer RFP

Location:	Pennsylvania
Posted:	Sep 1, 2026
Due:	Sep 30, 2026
Agency:	City of Philadelphia
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	S - Utilities and Training Services
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

for a

Natural Gas Processing Engineer

for The CITY OF PHILADELPHIA GAS COMMISSION

Issued by:

THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA

Gas Commission (“THE GAS COMMISSION”)

All Proposals must be submitted by electronic mail to gmcclendon@phlgc.net to Gemela

McClendon, Esq., Executive Director

The Philadelphia Gas Commission

1515 Arch Street, 9th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102.

Proposals must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Philadelphia, PA, local time, on

September 30, 2026

City of Philadelphia Gas Commission

Christy Brady, Chair

Gemela McClendon, Esq., Executive Director

https://phlgc.net

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................... 4

1.1 Contracting with the Philadelphia Gas Commission/City of Philadelphia ............................... 4

1.2 Contacting Us ............................................................................................................................ 4

2. THE OPPORTUNITY ......................................................................................................... 4

2.1 Summary ................................................................................................................................... 4

2.2 Background ............................................................................................................................... 5

2.3 RFP Schedule ............................................................................................................................ 6

2.4 Award Terms ............................................................................................................................ 6

3. SCOPE OF WORK ............................................................................................................. 7

3.1. Services and Tangible Work Products ..................................................................................... 7

3.2. Timetable.................................................................................................................................. 8

3.3. Hours and Location of Work ................................................................................................... 8

3.4. Monitoring; Security ................................................................................................................ 9

3.5. Reporting Requirements .......................................................................................................... 9

3.6. Specific Performance Standards .............................................................................................. 9

3.7. Cost Proposal ........................................................................................................................... 9

3.8. Organizational and Personnel Requirements.........................................................................10

3.9. Technology Capabilities .........................................................................................................10

4. HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR RESPONSE ............................................................................. 11

4.1 What You Must Include in Your Proposal..............................................................................11

4.2 How To Submit Your Application ..........................................................................................14

4.3 Proposal Binding .....................................................................................................................15

5. HOW WE CHOOSE.......................................................................................................... 16

5.1 Considerations.........................................................................................................................16

6. GENERAL RULES GOVERNING RFPs/PROPOSALS ..................................................... 17

6.1. What are My Responsibilities if I’m Awarded the Contract?................................................17

6.2 Mandatory Political Contribution Disclosures and Penalties .................................................17

6.4 Political Contribution Limits for City Contractors.................................................................18

6.5 City Employee Conflict Provision ...........................................................................................18

6.6 Reservation of Rights ..............................................................................................................18

6.7 Miscellaneous.........................................................................................................................21

6.8 Confidentiality and Public Disclosure .....................................................................................21

APPENDICES .......................................................................................................................... 22

Appendix A – General Provisions.................................................................................................23

TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................................... i

ARTICLE II: TERM ............................................................................................................... 10

ARTICLE III: PROVIDER’S DUTIES AND COVENANTS ..................................................... 11

ARTICLE IV: PROVIDER’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES ............................. 15

ARTICLE V: COMPENSATION ............................................................................................. 17

ARTICLE VI: AUDITS; INSPECTION RIGHTS; RECORDS ................................................. 18

ARTICLE VII: ASSIGNMENT................................................................................................ 19

ARTICLE VIII: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR;................................................................. 20

INDEMNIFICATION; LITIGATION COOPERATION ........................................................... 20

ARTICLE IX: INSURANCE.................................................................................................... 21

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION; CONFIDENTIALITY ........................................................ 23

ARTICLE XI: EVENTS OF DEFAULT ................................................................................... 25

ARTICLE XII: REMEDIES .................................................................................................... 26

ARTICLE XIII: TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION ............................................................ 27

ARTICLE XIV: ADDITIONAL REPRESENTATIONS AND COVENANTS OF PROVIDER

RELATING TO CERTAIN APPLICABLE LAWS.................................................................... 29

ARTICLE XV: MISCELLANEOUS......................................................................................... 39

Appendix B - City of Philadelphia Tax and Regulatory Status and Clearance Statement ...........42

Appendix C - Disclosure Forms ...................................................................................................... 1

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Contracting with the Philadelphia Gas Commission/City of Philadelphia

Please closely review the contract attachments including the standard terms and conditions found

in the General Provisions under Appendix A of this RFP. Any contract resulting from this RFP

will incorporate and be governed by these documents.

CITY BUSINESS

LICENSES AND

PERMIT

REQUIREMENTS

PAYMENT OF CITY

BUSINESS TAXES

OR OTHER

INDEBTEDNESS

OWED TO THE CITY

CHAPTER 17-1300.

PHILADELPHIA 21ST

CENTURY MINIMUM

WAGE AND BENEFITS

STANDARD

IF ELIGIBLE, YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO:

✓ Apply for Local Business Entity (LBE) certification with City’s Procurement Department. If

you provide your LBE status and/or promise to have a Local Impact, this must be used by

the contracting department as a positive factor in evaluation and potential selection.

Additionally, some opportunities are exclusively reserved for LBE certified businesses.

1.2 Contacting Us

All questions concerning this RFP must be submitted in writing via email to Gemela McClendon,

Esq., Executive Director of the Gas Commission, at gmcclendon@phlgc.net. The Gas Commission

will respond to questions it considers appropriate to the RFP and of interest to all Applicants, but

reserves the right, in its discretion, not to respond to any question. Responses will be posted on the

Gas Commission's website at https://www.phlgc.net/contracting.html and on the City of

Philadelphia’s Additional Opportunities webpage for agencies associated with the City at

http://www.phila.gov/rfp/additional_opportunities. Responses posted on these websites become

part of the RFP upon posting. The Gas Commission reserves the right, in its discretion, to revise

responses to questions after posting, by posting the modified response. No oral response to any

Applicant question by any City or Gas Commission employee or agent shall be binding on the City

or in any way considered to be a commitment by the City.

2. THE OPPORTUNITY

2.1 Summary

The purpose of this Request for Proposals ("RFP") is to enable THE GAS COMMISSION to

receive the professional services of an experienced natural gas processing and field services

engineer or engineering firm on an as-needed basis in matters before the Gas Commission.

2.2 Background

A. Department Overview

Under the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter and various City Ordinances, the Gas Commission is

the City department that is responsible for overseeing the management and operation of PGW.

Among its responsibilities, the Gas Commission must review and approve PGW's annual

Operating Budgets, review and make recommendations to City Council regarding PGW's annual

Capital Budgets, and review and approve and/or make recommendations to Council regarding

PGW's gas purchase agreements, real estate transactions, and short-term borrowings. In acting on

such matters, the Gas Commission strives to responsibly balance the interests of the City, PGW,

and PGW customers.

B. Project Background

The Gas Commission has determined that it requires the services of an experienced natural gas

processing and field services engineer or engineering firm on an as-needed basis to assist the

Commission in evaluating technical matters that arise during proceedings, including but not

limited to the review of fiscal year budgets, brought before it by the Philadelphia Gas Works. This

work will be undertaken pursuant to a general consultant agreement, performance of which is

reviewed and supervised by the Gas Commission's Executive Director ("ED").

C. Request for Proposals

The Gas Commission seeks Proposals from qualified engineering firms or independent consultants

who hold a Professional Engineer (“PE”) license with: at least five (5) years demonstrated

expertise and relevant experience in the utility industry; knowledge of safety and hazardous

situations associated with the construction and maintenance of facilities housing flammable gases

and liquids under all weather conditions; knowledge of city, state and federal regulations/codes

and industry standards as they relate to the natural gas industry; knowledge of general office

practices as they relate to budgeting and project planning; and clear communication skills,

including the ability to clearly communicate complex gas processing and field services

engineering concepts to Commissioners and Commission Staff. The Gas Commission anticipates

contracting with only one Applicant.

D. General Disclaimer of the Gas Commission

This RFP does not commit the Gas Commission to award a contract. This RFP and the process it

describes are proprietary to THE GAS COMMISSION and are for the sole and exclusive benefit

of the Gas Commission. No other party, including any Applicant, is intended to be granted any

rights hereunder. Any response, including written documents and verbal communication, by any

Applicant to this RFP, shall become the property of THE GAS COMMISSION and may be subject

to public disclosure by THE GAS COMMISSION, or any authorized agent of THE GAS

COMMISSION. THE GAS COMMISSION is not liable for any costs incurred by Applicants in

preparing and submitting a Proposal in response to this RFP or for any costs and expenses incurred

in meeting with, or making oral presentations to THE GAS COMMISSION if so requested.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Title	Description			Date	Format
Natural Gas Processing Engineer RFP	The purpose of this Request for Proposals ("RFP") is to enable THE GAS COMMISSION to receive the professional services of an experienced natural gas processing and field services engineer or engineering firm on an as-needed basis in matters before the Gas Commission. The Gas Commission has determined that it requires the services of an experienced natural gas processing and field services engineer or engineering firm on an as-needed basis to assist the Commission in evaluating technical matters that arise during proceedings, including but not limited to the review of fiscal year budgets,	August 31, 2026

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