Month: December 2021

Request for Quote: Penn Vale Stormwater and Paving

Request for Quote: Penn Vale Stormwater and Paving

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS
PENN VALE STORMWATER AND PAVING
Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County

Loyalsock Township proposes to use a recently approved Community Development Block Grant for the Penn Vale Stormwater and Paving Project. The following narrative outlines the major responsibilities of the proposers. These responsibilities include the entire project from design to final inspection. It should be recognized by all proposers that the Scope of Services included herewith might exclude some minor, incidental Engineering responsibilities not currently identifiable.

Quotations shall include the attached “Standard Engineering Estimate” and be submitted to:

Bill Burdett, Township Manager
Loyalsock Township
2501 East Third Street
Williamsport, PA 17701

All quotations shall be sealed and clearly marked on the outside, “Engineering Services Quotation,” and must be received by 10:00 am, prevailing time, January 14, 2022, at which time they will be publicly opened at the Loyalsock Township Municipal Building at 2501 East Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.

Questions regarding this quotation should be directed to:

Shannon Rudy, Project Coordinator
SEDA-COG
201 Furnace Road
Lewisburg, PA 17837
shannonrudy@seda-cog.org

 Quotations that are faxed or e-mailed cannot be accepted.

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RFQ Ad Loyalsock Penn Vale

CHIRP Funds Success in Central PA Businesses

CHIRP Funds Success in Central PA Businesses

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Throughout the pandemic SEDA-COG has assisted over 300 restaurants and other businesses in the hospitality industry, helping them obtain CHIRP (COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program) funding totaling $7,156,564.19.
Following is the amount of funds awarded and number of businesses receiving grants per county:

  • Centre: $1,809,992.00, 84 businesses
  • Clinton: $426,792.00, 20 businesses
  • Columbia: $717,306.12, 37 businesses
  • Juniata: $275,973.00, 9 businesses
  • Lycoming: $1,264,226.00, 54 businesses
  • Mifflin: $512,576.00, 20 businesses
  • Montour: $203,080.00, 10 businesses
  • Northumberland: $994,997.02, 35 businesses
  • Snyder: $449,268.05, 16 businesses
  • Union: $502,354.00, 19 businesses

Pennsylvania established CHIRP to allocate $145 million in funding assistance across the state for businesses adversely affected by COVID-19.

Businesses applied to the grant through the Community Giving Foundation website. The applications were then reviewed by SEDA-COG and staff from the CGF. Applicants were selected based on eligibility, those with priority need, date of application, and availability of funds. SEDA-COG then distributed funds to the awarded businesses.

Kim Wheeler, Executive Director of SEDA-COG, says, “These businesses were hit especially hard during the pandemic, and we are thrilled to be able to help them navigate the often-complicated world of government grant opportunities. This grant allows businesses some breathing room to get back on their feet.”

SEDA-COG is a community and economic development agency in Lewisburg and is one of seven Local Development Districts in Pennsylvania. SEDA-COG enhances the quality of life and economic advantage for residents and businesses in the 11 central Pennsylvania counties through its vital partnerships and initiatives.

For more information, please contact Elaine Stauder, communications coordinator, SEDA-Council of Governments, at 570-522-7429 or estauder@seda-cog.org

SEDA-COG… Building Strong Economies & Strong Communities

SEDA-COG Natural Gas Cooperative’s PIPE Grant Approved

SEDA-COG Natural Gas Cooperative’s PIPE Grant Approved

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Recently, the Commonwealth Financing authority approved the SEDA-COG Natural Gas Cooperative’s PIPE (Pipeline Investment Program) grant application for $105,497 to be used toward purchase and installation of an LNG tank at the Unipar facility in Milroy, Mifflin County.

These funds are to be combined with additional grants to facilitate the purchase and installation of the tank and related piping and equipment by early 2022.

Many areas of central Pennsylvania don’t have access to natural gas delivery pipelines, mainly due to their rural nature. To get natural gas to prospective customers, the only alternative is to deploy a “virtual pipeline” approach – delivery of compressed or liquefied natural gas by vehicle. For Unipar, there’s no pipeline close by, and it would be too expensive to connect to the closest one. Through LNG delivery via the virtual pipeline method, Unipar will save at least 50% over their current cost of propane. With less energy costs, their expansion plans and hiring of additional workers will be made more affordable.

Don Kiel, Executive Director and Secretary, SEDA-COG Natural Gas Cooperative, Inc, says, “We hope that this project will serve as a model for development of similar projects elsewhere in our service area – there are a number of similar regions where this approach could fit.”

Special thanks to Congressman Fred Keller, Sen. Jake Corman, and Rep. Kerry Benninghoff who provided letters of support.

SEDA-COG is a community and economic development agency in Lewisburg and is one of seven Local Development Districts in Pennsylvania. SEDA-COG enhances the quality of life and economic advantage for residents and businesses in the 11 central Pennsylvania counties through its vital partnerships and initiatives.

For more information, please contact Elaine Stauder, communications coordinator, SEDA-Council of Governments, at 570-522-7429 or estauder@seda-cog.org

SEDA-COG… Building Strong Economies & Strong Communities

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS : PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS : PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

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Dates of Publication: December 8, 2021 through January 7, 2022
Contact: Tyler Dombroski, Community Development Director 570‐524‐4491

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

Sullivan County Commissioners are requesting quotations for the purchase of Professional Engineering Services. These services include all necessary technical assistance necessary for the development of the county’s Stream Stabilization Program. Project design and specifications services for the bidding of and contracting for projects developed as a result of the county’s Stream Stabilization Program are also included. Complete quotation details, including the required quotation format, may be obtained by contacting:

Tyler Dombroski, Community Development Director
SEDA‐COG
201 Furnace Road
Lewisburg, PA 17837

Quotations will be accepted until 3pm, prevailing time, January 7th, 2022. Quotations will be publicly opened at the Sullivan County Commissioners Meeting on January 11th, 2022, at 10 AM. Quotations shall be on the forms required, sealed and clearly marked on the outside, “Engineering Services Quotation,” and submitted to:

Hope Verelst, Chief Clerk
Sullivan County
P.O. Box 157
245 Muncy Street
Laporte, PA 18626

Quotations that are faxed or e‐mailed to Sullivan County or SEDA‐COG cannot be accepted.

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RFQ Sullivan County Stream Stabilization