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Public Notice – Meeting Opportunity to Learn About Flood Mitigation Studies in Columbia County

Posted on July 12, 2021July 30, 2021 by DNS Admin

The Columbia County Commissioners are holding a public meeting for all residents, businesses, and municipal officials to learn more about the Fishing Creek Watershed and West End flood mitigation studies. The meeting will be on July 29, 2021, from 6:00pm-8:30pm at the Columbia County Office at the Sawmill Road Complex, 702 Sawmill Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 in the large meeting room. Entrance for the large meeting room is in the rear of the building.

The meeting schedule is as follows:

6:00-7:00pm – West End Flood Mitigation Study, presented by Borton-Lawson
7:00-7:30pm – Break/Social Opportunity
7:30-8:30pm – Fishing Creek Flood Mitigation Study – presented by HRG, Inc.

Reservations can be accepted online at https://bit.ly/2Urvt43 or by calling, Flood Resiliency Program Analyst Geralee Zeigler, SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG) at 570-522-7218. Individuals who are interested in attending may register for the 6:00pm session or the 7:30pm session independently or for both sessions. SEDA-COG is assisting the County in the grant administration of the studies. Both projects have been financed by grants from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Commonwealth Financing Authority and the Department of Community and Economic Development.

Columbia County Commissioner Chris Young said, “The Commissioners are pleased to host this meeting as it is an opportunity for people in Columbia County to learn more about the flood mitigation studies in the Fishing Creek Watershed and the West End in the Town of Bloomsburg. We appreciate the efforts of Senator John Gordner and Representative Dave Millard to secure funding from the Commonwealth Financing Authority and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for these studies.”

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 Kristen Moyer, community relations director, SEDA-Council of Governments, at 570-522-7212 or kmoyer@seda-cog.org.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

Posted on July 8, 2021November 9, 2021 by DNS Admin

Ulysses Municipal Authority is requesting proposals for the purchase of professional Engineering services. These services include all necessary design and specifications for the bidding of and contracting for the Ulysses Water System Improvements. Complete proposal details, including the required proposal format, may be obtained by contacting:

Ellen Russell, MBA
Director, Community Development
Gunzburger Building
1 N. Main Street, Suite 200
Coudersport, PA 16915
814-274-8290 x 209
erussell@pottercountypa.net

Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 PM prevailing time, July 29, 2021, at which time they will be publicly opened at Gunzburger Building 1 N. Main Street, Suite 200, Coudersport, PA 16915.

Proposals shall be on the forms required, sealed and clearly marked on the outside, “Engineering Services Proposal,” and submitted to:

Ellen Russell, MBA
Director, Community Development
Gunzburger Building
1 N. Main Street, Suite 200
Coudersport, PA 16915

Proposals that are faxed or e-mailed to Potter County cannot be accepted.

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Housing rehabilitation grants offer opportunity for general contractors

Posted on July 8, 2021July 8, 2021 by DNS Admin

With the potential to add another community to our housing rehabilitation program, there’s an even greater opportunity for general contractors to work with municipalities and SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG).

Contractor work may include structural, roofing, plumbing, electrical, heating/furnace, window replacement, radon mitigation, energy-related improvements, and, if they have certain certifications, lead-based paint mitigation.

Housing rehabilitation bids typically range from $20,000 to $65,000, with timely payment to contractors.

SEDA-COG strives to work with local contractors to invest in the local economy, said Teri Provost, director of SEDA-COG’s Housing Rehabilitation program.

“Not only do these grant awards benefit the community and homeowners, but the local economy as we seek to work with local general contractors to perform this work,” Provost said.

SEDA-COG works with housing rehabilitation programs in the boroughs of Berwick, Jersey Shore, Milton, Mount Carmel, and South Williamsport; the cities of Lock Haven, Shamokin, and Sunbury; the Town of Bloomsburg and Mount Carmel Township; and Juniata, Montour, Snyder, Perry and Sullivan counties.

This means work flexibility for contractors, Provost said.

“Contractors can choose where they want to work, so there’s tremendous work flexibility,” Provost said. “Additionally, our work is year-round, so we offer a steady flow of projects. And if they don’t want to perform lead-based paint mitigation, we don’t require that certification for lead-free homes.”

Interested contractors also have the option of meeting one-on-one with SEDA-COG to answer any questions they may have. SEDA-COG streamlines the process for contractors with a rehabilitation specialist assigned to each community.

Contractors may contact SEDA-COG’s Danielle King at 570-524-4491 ext. 7325 or dking@seda-cog.org.

Request for Quotes – Professional Engineering Services – Borough of Berwick

Posted on May 10, 2021June 12, 2021 by DNS Admin

Berwick Borough is requesting proposals for the purchase of professional Engineering services. These services include all necessary design and specifications for the bidding of and contracting for the 2021 CDBG Streets Contract II. Complete proposal details, including the required proposal
format, may be obtained by contacting:

Tyler Dombroski, Senior Program Analyst
SEDA-COG
201 Furnace Road
Lewisburg, PA 17837

Proposals will be accepted until 3:00 PM prevailing time, June 11, 2021, at which time they will be publicly opened at the Berwick City Hall. Proposals shall be on the forms required, sealed and clearly marked on the outside, “Engineering Services Proposal,” and submitted to:

Damien Scoblink, Borough Manager
Berwick Borough
1800 North Market Street
Berwick, PA 18603

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

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