Request for Proposals: Professional Engineering Construction Services

The City of Shamokin proposes to use a recent $500,000 legislative appropriation through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) made possible by U.S. Senator John Fetterman to undertake Phase 1 of critical repairs and renovations to the American Legion Memorial Building. This initial phase represents the first step in a larger, multi-phase effort to restore and modernize the facility.

The following narrative outlines the key responsibilities of the proposers for this phase, encompassing all services from initial design through to final inspection. Proposers should be aware that while the Scope of Services is intended to be comprehensive, it may not capture every minor or incidental engineering task that could arise during the project.

Required: (5) Five proposals which shall each include the attached “Standard Selected Firm Estimate”

Proposals will be accepted until July 21, 2025, prevailing time, 3:00pm, at which time they will be publicly opened. Proposals shall be on the forms required, sealed and clearly marked on the outside, “Engineering/Construction Services Proposal,” and submitted to:

Betsy Kramer: Program Manager
SEDA- Council of Governments (SEDA-COG)
c/o City of Shamokin
47 East Lincoln Street
Shamokin, PA 17872

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

Questions regarding this proposal should be directed to:

Betsy Kramer, Program Manager
SEDA-COG
570-524-4491 x 7203
bkramer@seda-cog.org

Download: RFP Shamokin American Legion Phase 1 6.16.25

Request for Proposals: Professional Demolition Services

Professional Demolition Services for HMGP
Acquisition/Demolition Project – RENOVO BOROUGH
C950004724

This project is funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA).  The Borough of Renovo, in partnership with SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG) as the project administrator, is seeking qualified engineering firms to provide professional services for the demolition and site restoration of a single structure with sixteen (16) flood-prone residential rowhome units. All properties have been or will be voluntarily acquired and placed under public ownership prior to demolition.

The selected firm will be responsible for delivering the full scope of demolition-related engineering services, including developing demolition plans, preparing bid specifications, assisting with contractor procurement, obtaining required permits, and providing construction oversight to ensure full compliance with FEMA and PEMA requirements. This includes adherence to 44 CFR Part 80, which governs post-demolition open space and land use restrictions.

Betsy Kramer, Program Manager
SEDA-COG
201 Furnace Road
Lewisburg, PA 17837

Proposals will be accepted until 4:00pm prevailing time, July 7, 2025, at which time they will be publicly opened at SEDA-COG. Proposals shall be on the forms required, sealed and clearly marked on the outside, “Demolition Engineering Services Proposal,” and submitted to:

Betsy Kramer, Program Manager
SEDA-COG
201 Furnace Road
Lewisburg, PA 17837

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

 

Download: RFP Renovo Demo HMGP

Request for Proposals: Call For Subcontractors

Call for Subcontractors

FOR QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HVAC, ASBESTOS ABATEMENT, MOLD REMOVAL, RADON MITIGATION, DRYWALLERS AND ROOFERS.

Project: WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
For ongoing services in Columbia, Huntingdon, 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, drywall, and minor roofing repairs in program‐eligible homes located in Columbia, Huntingdon, 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, drywallers, 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, 2024 through October 31, 2025.

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 Information 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 Insurance 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 SEDA-COG. Those terms and conditions become an addendum to SEDA-COG’s 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 detailed invoicing for any services provided.
  •  Inquiries should be directed to Christine Bohart, WX Assistant at 570-522-7219. Application information can be found on our website @www.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 or 598 South Juniata Street, Lewistown PA 17044.

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 18th, 2024, no later than 2:00pm and shall be marked, “WX Subcontractor Work”.

All submitted applications will become the exclusive property of SEDA-COG.

Request For Quotes: Network Engineering Review

SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG) is requesting quotes from Broadband/Network Engineers to provide consulting services which include verification of ISP design feasibility, review of payment applications, and verification of ISP performance metrics for a broadband expansion project currently underway in Clinton, Lycoming, Northumberland, and Union Counties.

The broadband expansion project will provide a minimum of 100/100mb service to businesses and 50/10mb service to residents within the project areas.

Complete quote details, may be obtained by contacting:

Scott Kramer, Principal IT Specialist
SEDA-COG
201 Furnace Road
Lewisburg, PA 17837
skramer@seda-cog.org

Quotes will be accepted until 2:00pm prevailing time (EST), Monday, April 24th, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened at the offices of SEDA-COG. Proposals shall be on the forms required, sealed, and clearly marked on the outside, “NETWORK ENGINEERING REVIEW PROPOSAL,” and submitted to:

Scott Kramer, Principal IT Specialist
SEDA-COG
201 Furnace Road
Lewisburg, PA 17837

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


Download: RFQ – Network Engineering Review