Request for Quotations: Professional Engineering Services

The City of Williamsport, proposes to use a recently approved Community Development Block Grant to reconstruction several streets across the city. 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 responsibilities not currently identifiable.

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

Bill Scott, P.E., City Engineer
City of Williamsport
1550 West 3rd Street
Williamsport, PA 17701

All quotations shall be sealed and clearly marked on the outside, “2025 CDBG Street Reconstruction Engineering Services Quotation,” and must be received by 10:00 AM, prevailing time May 14, 2025, at which time they will be publicly opened at the City Engineer’s office.

Questions regarding this quotation should be directed to:

Jamie Shrawder, Program Manager
SEDA-COG
570-524-4491
jshrawder@seda-cog.org

 

Download: 2025 Street Reconstruction RFQ

Job Opportunity: Regional Business Specialist & Grant Coordinator

Opportunity for Growth
Excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, and paid vacation & sick leave. Remote work flexibility available.

Join Our Team at SEDA-Council of Governments and Make a Difference!

Are you passionate about building stronger communities and driving regional growth? At SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG), we’re on a mission to improve the quality of life across central Pennsylvania. As a dynamic, forward-thinking organization, we collaborate with local governments, businesses, and nonprofits to develop innovative solutions for economic growth, export development, infrastructure, energy efficiency, and community development.

When you join SEDA-COG, you’re not just starting a job—you’re becoming part of a dedicated team committed to making a lasting impact. We value collaboration, creativity, and a shared vision of empowering our communities to thrive. Whether you’re helping local businesses with export development, planning sustainable infrastructure, or spearheading new programs, your work here matters.

Primary responsibilities of the candidate include:

Grant Coordinator Activities:

  • Lead and assist communities and businesses in the development of plans for funding requests in order to improve their respective community’s quality of life.
  • Coordinate and execute the preparation and development of state, federal, and/or other grant applications based on community & business needs.
  • Coordinate potential project partners, funding, and other resources to develop project scopes and funding plans.
  • Provide project management services to clients.
  • Offer technical assistance in grant writing, planning, project development, program support, community coordination, funding strategy development, and meeting facilitation.

Business Specialist Activities:

  • Conduct market research to identify opportunities and assess risks in foreign markets.
  • Advise clients on topics such as global trade regulations, tariffs, compliance requirements, payment methods, logistics, and documentation.
  • Develop and implement export strategies tailored to client needs.

Required qualifications/skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in public administration, international business, economic or community development or a relevant field.
  • 3-5 years of grant writing experience
  • 3-5 years of local government or public funding administration experience.
  • Strong public speaking, presentation, and grant writing skills.
  • Effective communication and collaboration with clients, partners, and service providers.
  • Knowledge of state/federal government, agencies, and grants.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Proven experience in international trade and/or business consulting.
  • Knowledge of global trade regulations and compliance.
  • Excellent research, problem-solving, analytical, and time management skills.
  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity to international practices.

Preferred qualifications/skills:

  • Course work in government administration.
  • Proven experience in international trade and/or business consulting.
  • Understanding of construction and public infrastructure process.

Applicants are expected to supply a resume outlining work history, skills, and writing sample by end of day April 30, 2025, via email or mail to:

Amanda Owens, HR Director
SEDA-Council of Governments
201 Furnace Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837
aowens@seda-cog.org

SEDA-Council of Governments is a public development organization based in Lewisburg, PA, serving
11 central Pennsylvania counties. www.seda-cog.org
SEDA-COG…Building strong economies & strong communities

Request for Quotations: Professional Engineering Services

Austin Borough proposes to use a recently approved Community Development Block Grant to install an emergency diesel generator system with a transfer switch, affixed to a concrete pad, to power the treatment plant equipment in the event of an electrical power failure. 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:

Jamie Shrawder, Program Manager
SEDA-COG
201 Furnace Road
Lewisburg, PA 17837

All quotations shall be sealed and clearly marked on the outside, “Engineering Services Quotation,” and must be received by 10:00 AM, prevailing time, April 29, 2025, at which time they will be publicly opened at the SEDA-COG offices, 201 Furnace Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837.

Questions regarding this quotation should be directed to:

Jamie Shrawder, Program Manager
SEDA-COG
201 Furnace Road
Lewisburg, PA 17837
570-524-4491
jshrawder@seda-cog.org

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SEDA-COG MPO to Host Two Public Meetings on Electric Vehicle Community Charging Stations

Lewisburg, PA– The SEDA-Council of Governments Metropolitan Planning Organization (SEDA-COG MPO) is partnering with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to sponsor two Electric Vehicle (EV) Community Charging Station public meetings. 

These free meetings, conducted in conjunction with PennDOT’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, are intended to provide background and resources on EVs and EV programs. They are also designed to collect information on potential EV charging station locations in communities throughout the SEDA-COG MPO region.

The SEDA-COG MPO will potentially receive about $2 million through PennDOT’s NEVI program funds to support community charging infrastructure.

Businesses and residents are encouraged to attend! The same information will be presented at both meetings.

Date: May 8, 2025
Time: 1–3 p.m.
Location: Shamokin-Coal Township Library, 210 E. Independence St., Shamokin, PA
Event free, registration requested: https://bit.ly/scevreg

Or

Date: May 13, 2025
Time: 6–8 p.m.
Location: Clinton County Community Center, 124 E. Walnut St., Lock Haven, PA
Event free, registration requested: https://bit.ly/scevreg

In addition to attending one of the in-person meetings, interested persons are encouraged to visit the program’s website, https://bit.ly/scevccp, to complete a survey and propose locations for potential charging station sites.

For more information, please contact SEDA-COG Senior Principal Transportation Planner Don Kiel at dkiel@seda-corg.org or at (570) 524-4491. Public participation is key to the development of the program. If anyone requires special assistance to complete the survey or would like a printed version, please contact Don Kiel.

The SEDA-COG Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is the official transportation planning organization for eight (8) Central Pennsylvania Counties (Clinton, Columbia, Juniata, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Union), as designated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.