Lewisburg, PA — At its March 5, 2026 public meeting, Williamsport City Council unanimously approved resolutions authorizing the next phase of the City’s federally funded levee rehabilitation project.
Betsy Kramer, director of Community Revitalization at SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDACOG), presented formal procurement recommendations to Council following a competitive qualifications-based and sealed bid process conducted in accordance with federal procurement standards under 2 CFR 200.
Council approved:
• A resolution authorizing selection of AECOM to provide professional engineering services following the completed Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process.
• A resolution authorizing award of construction services to Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI) following the completed Request for Proposals (RFP) process.
The procurement processes were publicly advertised, evaluated using established scoring criteria, and reviewed for compliance with FEMA and federal grant requirements. The engineering selection followed Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) standards, while the construction contract was awarded in accordance with competitive procurement requirements.
“This project represents a major investment in long-term flood protection and infrastructure resiliency for the Williamsport community,” said Kramer. “City Council’s action tonight allows us to move forward confidently into the next phase of implementation while maintaining full compliance with federal funding requirements.”
The levee rehabilitation project is funded through FEMA’s Legislative Pre-Disaster Mitigation (LPDM) grant program and represents an approximate $10 million dollar investment in critical flood control infrastructure.
The project will strengthen the existing levee system, reduce flood risk to residents and businesses, and enhance the City’s long-term resiliency planning efforts.
City officials emphasized that careful adherence to federal procurement standards ensures continued eligibility for reimbursement and protects taxpayer investment.
Next steps include final contract execution, submission of required documentation to FEMA and PEMA, and coordination meetings to begin detailed project planning and scheduling.
About SEDA-COG
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.