Job Opportunity: Community Development Program Project Coordinator

Excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance and paid vacation & sick leave.

SEDA-Council of Governments’ Community Development Program provides project based technical assistance to counties and communities both within and outside of the 11-county region, overseeing the development and implementation of approximately 25 public works projects annually. The program shepherds a broad range of public infrastructure and community facilities projects, most often utilizing federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and American Rescue Plan Act funding.

Primary responsibilities of the position include:

  • • Development and implementation of public projects
  • • Various Federal, State, and Local Grants administration
  • • Financial management
  • • Contract and project management
  • • Coalition-building and leadership
  • • Assuring compliance with federal and state contracts and regulations

Required qualifications/skills:

  • • Bachelor’s degree, strong analytical, public speaking, and writing skills are critical, as is the ability to remain detail-focused, while managing numerous concurrent projects.
  • • Experience in municipal governance and community development is preferred.

Salary will be commensurate with applicant skills. Applicants should indicate salary expectation in their cover letter. Applicants are expected to supply a resume and cover letter outlining work history, skills, and training by November 4, 2021 via mail or email to:

Rosemary Orner, Executive Assistant
SEDA-Council of Governments
201 Furnace Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837
rorner@seda-cog.org

SEDA-Council of Governments is a public development organization based in Lewisburg, PA, serving 11 central Pennsylvania counties.

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING/ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

The Town of Bloomsburg is requesting quotations for the purchase of Professional Engineering/Architectural Services. These services include all necessary design and specifications for the bidding of and contracting for the elevation, using the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and best available data, of 334 East Ninth Street and the elevation of 122 East Twelfth Street, both located in the Town of Bloomsburg, Columbia County, Pennsylvania. Complete proposal details, including the required proposal format, may be obtained by contacting:

Geralee Zeigler, Program Analyst
SEDA-COG
201 Furnace Road
Lewisburg, PA 17837

Proposals will be accepted until 11 a.m. prevailing time, November 1, 2021, at which time they will be publicly opened at SEDA-Council of Governments, 201 Furnace Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837.

Proposals shall be on the forms required, sealed and clearly marked on the outside, “Engineering/Architectural Services Proposal – FMA Elevation Project,” and submitted to:

Geralee Zeigler, Program Analyst
SEDA-COG
201 Furnace Road
Lewisburg, PA 17837

Proposals that are faxed or e-mailed to SEDA-COG cannot be accepted


FINAL-FMA2019_RFQ ENGINEERING_ARCHITECTURAL SVCS LESS THAN 250,000

Call for Subcontractors: FOR QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HVAC, ASBESTOS, ABATEMENT, MOLD REMOVAL, RADON MITIGATION AND ROOFERS.

Project: WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

For ongoing services in Columbia, Juniata, Lycoming, Luzerne, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Snyder, and Union counties.

This project is fully supported by grant funds that are administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), Pennsylvania Department of Health and Human Services (DHS), Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA), and SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG).

Scope of Work
SEDA-COG is seeking to establish and maintain a list of qualified contractors who can perform and install electrical, heat system repair and replacement measures, radon mitigation, mold removal, asbestos abatement and minor roofing repairs in program‐eligible homes located in Columbia, Juniata, Lycoming, Luzerne, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Snyder, and Union counties. The Agency reserves the right to accept or reject contractors for the contract year based on the number of active contractors already in its contractor pool. Professional Service contractors (electricians, plumbers, HVAC, radon mitigators, asbestos abatement contractors, mold removal contractors, and roofing contractors) will submit hourly billing rate information as part of the RFP. The duration of a contract awarded as a result of this Proposal will be for one year from November 1, 2021 through October 31, 2022.

Subcontractors that demonstrate qualifications and meet all the requirements will be considered a qualified contractor and may be eligible for a contract to provide services as required by SEDA-COG.

Subcontractors SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE for third party post-installation inspections of the work completed, if applicable. Being on the contractor list and having an active contract DOES NOT guarantee any work.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CONSIDERATION:

  •  Subcontractors wishing to be considered for Weatherization work must submit Subcontractor Application Form and executed Agreement for Subcontractor Services for Activities.
  •  Subcontractors will be required to carry all applicable certifications required to perform their applicable scope of work.
  •  It is required that all prospective Subcontractors visit the following websites and read the Core Competencies for the Weatherization Assistance Program prior to requesting program participation. The document provides guidance for the Subcontractor of the expectations and standards required for participation in the Weatherization program. The website is located at https://nascsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wap-core-competencies.pdf.
  •  Also, the Standard Weatherization Specifications may be found at https://sws.nrel.gov/. Subcontractors working this program will be held to these standard requirements. All work performed under this contract will be subject to a Quality Control Inspection by a SEDA-COG inspector and held to the standards set forth by the Standard Weatherization Specifications as stated above. Installation or repair services must pass the SEDA-COG Quality Control Inspection and if applicable, receive all third-party inspection approvals prior to the release of any payment for the services rendered by the contractor.
  •  Any Subcontractor who is found listed on the Federal Debarment List will not be allowed to participate.
  •  Subcontractors will be required to carry Commercial General Liability with SEDA-COG listed as a certificate holder and additional insured, as follows $1,000,000 each occurrence, $1,000,000 personal and advertising injury, $2,000,000 Products-Complete Operations, and $2,000,000 Aggregate Limit. Contractors shall also be listed as a PA Home Improvement Contractor licensee through the Office of the Attorney General.
  •  Once a Subcontractor is accepted, they are subject to all the terms and conditions of the contracts obtained by the SEDA-COG. Those terms and conditions become an addendum to SEDA-COG contract with the Subcontractor and/or its contractor(s).
  •  The Subcontractor is required to submit detailed analysis, testing, photos, and documentation to SEDA-COG. Per state guidelines, SEDA-COG is required to receive at least two (2) separate quotes from Subcontractors prior to executing work performed that will cost over $5,000.
  •  Inquiries should be directed to Mandy Fox, WX Chief at 570-522-7220. Application information can be found on our website @SEDA-COG.org, Request for Proposals / Quotes sections. They may also be picked up at our Weatherization office at 201 Furnace Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837.

All proposals will need to be submitted in a sealed envelope and delivered either by mail or in person to SEDA-COG WX, 201 Furnace Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837 by Friday, October 15th, 2021 no later than 2:00pm and shall be marked, “WX Subcontractor Work”. All submitted applications will become the exclusive property of SEDA-COG.


Wx. Subcontractor Agreement 2021-2022

Wx. Subcontractor Application 2021-2022

Sullivan County residents may receive no-cost home repairs

Residents should apply now for wait list

Homeowners in the County limits of Sullivan County may be eligible to receive up to $65,000 in home improvements from the Community Development Block Grant Program.

SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG) is encouraging county residents to apply now to get on the wait list. SEDA-COG manages the program on behalf of the County.

Interested residents may call SEDA-COG’s Stacy Anderson at 800-326-9310, ext. 7215.

Eligible repairs include structural, roofing, plumbing, electrical, heating/furnace, window replacement, radon and lead-based paint mitigation, and energy-related improvements. Also included are modifications for mobility-impaired residents. There is no cost to homeowners who maintain home residency over a five-year period from the date of contract signing.

Homeowners can go through the process hassle-free with SEDA-COG managing it from start to finish, said Teri Provost, director of the agency’s Housing Rehabilitation program.

“Eligible homeowners can enjoy a rehabilitated home at no cost to them while we help them from start to finish, from obtaining a contractor, managing the project, to anything that may arise during or after the rehabilitation process,” Provost said.

“The Board of Commissioners encourage interested homeowners to contact SEDA-COG,” stated Brian Hoffman, Sullivan County Board of Commissioners Chairman. “This is an excellent opportunity for eligible homeowners to make significant repairs to their homes,” Hoffman added.

Qualifications:

  • The home must be located within the County limits;
  • Own the home or have Life Rights to live in it;
  • Meet income qualifications based on household size;
  • Be current on local taxes and municipal utility bills;
  • Provide proof of homeowner’s insurance;
  • If located in a flood zone, provide proof of flood insurance;
  • Live in the home an additional five years.
  • Additional requirements may apply.

Annual Gross Income Limits:

Family size: 1 – $36,500; 2 – $41,700; 3 – $46,900; 4 – $52,100; 5 – $56,300