Lackawanna County Qualifications Based Selection Process
RFP – Lackawanna County ATV Feasibility Study
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that proposals will be received by the Lackawanna County Chief of Staff Office, 6th floor Lackawanna County Government Center, 123 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503, until 3:00 PM, Tuesday, June 21, 2022 by courier (USPS, UPS, or FedEx). Hand delivered proposals will be accepted and can be dropped off with the 1st floor receptionist. All proposals are to be sealed and plainly marked with the Project Name and RFQ ID and contain all required information described herein.
This project is an undertaking of Lackawanna County and funded with a grant from the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) utilizing ATV Management Restricted Account Funds.
The vision for this study is to identify and investigate all possible land areas that may be amenable to motorized uses in Lackawanna County; identify those specific areas that are most conducive to recreational motorized uses; propose several ways in which motorized uses can be incorporated in those areas; thoroughly research and pinpoint any and all problems that would be associated with implementing motorized use on lands; and outline the costs of developing motorized facilities and their short-term and long-term maintenance, as well as future potential owners.
Date Posted: 5/23/2022
RFQ – Language and / or Deaf Interpreters
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process, sealed submittals will be received and reviewed by the County of Lackawanna (“COUNTY”) Board of Commissioners (“Board of Commissioners”) for the provision of services to eligible individuals served by the Department of Health and Human Services – Office of Youth and Family Services. This RFQ will be used in applying for funds to provide services for Fiscal Years: July 2022 to June 2023, July 2023 to June 2024, and July 2024 to June 2025 .
The purpose of this Request for Qualifications is to solicit submissions from qualified language and deaf interpreters.
Date Posted: 5/6/2022
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RFQ – STABLE Program Instructions and Coordination
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process, sealed submittals will be received and reviewed by the County of Lackawanna (“COUNTY”) Board of Commissioners (“Board of Commissioners”) for the provision of services to eligible individuals served by the Department of Health and Human Services – Office of Youth and Family Services STABLE program. This RFQ will be used in applying for funds to provide services for Fiscal Years: July 2022 to June 2023.
The purpose of this Request for Qualifications is to solicit submissions from qualified agencies and /or individuals to provide professional services on behalf of the County in connection with the administration of the STABLE Program.
Date Posted: 5/6/2022
Request for Sealed Bid For Modernization of Elevators
This invitation is extended by Lackawanna County for the construction of the described project. Sealed bids, in duplicate, are invited for separate prime General Construction and Electrical Construction Contracts.
Description of Work: The work of this project includes construction related to elevator rehabilitations / modernizations at 123 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, PA.
Receipt of Bids: Sealed bids will be received for separate prime General and Electrical contracts. All bids must be received by the Lackawanna County Controller located at 123 Wyoming Avenue, 2nd Floor Controllers Office, Scranton, PA 18503 no later than 11:00 AM on Thursday June 2, 2022.
Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 PM on Thursday June 2, 2022, in the Commissioners Conference Room, 5th Floor, 123 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503.
Date Posted: 5/5/2022
RFQ – Audit Services for the Years Ended December 31, 2021, 2022, and 2023
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process, sealed submissions will be received and reviewed by the County of Lackawanna (the “County”) Board of Commissioners (“Board”) for the performance of the Lackawanna County Department of Health and Human Services/Lackawanna/Susquehanna Office of Drug and Alcohol Programs 2021, 2022, and 2023 Independent Audit Report, Single Audits Supplement, and Agreed Upon Procedures (AUP).
Respondents must submit their written proposal by 4:00 PM prevailing time on Monday, April 11, 2022.
Date Posted: 4/2/2022
RFQ – 2022 / 2023 ARTS Engage! Consortium
The purpose of this RFQ is to solicit proposals from professional organizations with a proven history of developing and maintaining the goals of ARTS Engage!, which is to develop pro-social skills in youth by providing high quality art education and experiences, mentorship and positive peer experiences. The specific objectives of ARTS Engage! are to help youth develop resiliency, self-esteem and positive social and artistic skills. Immediate outcomes include improvement in communication skills, conflict management, artistic and creative skills and community engagement. Intermediate/Long Term objectives include: improved attitude toward school, improved relationships with adults and peers, increased interest in healthy activities, reduced truancy and increased family attachment. The programs are public art programs, open to everyone, but funded organizations work directly with the Office of Family and Youth Services (OYFS) and other agencies to place at-risk youth in these programs.
Brian Jeffers
Lackawanna County Chief of Staff
Date Posted: 3/18/2022
The Lackawanna County Conservation District is seeking bids from forest planting contractors to plant approximately 10 acres of forest riparian buffer in Lackawanna County Pennsylvania. Services sought entail:
- Preparation mowing of approximately 10 acres
- Planting 250 bare-root seedlings per acre during the spring-summer-fall 2022 planting season
- Installation of perforated 5’ deer shelters on all stems and netting on top of shelters
- 3 years of maintenance as described below
Scope of Work
The contractor shall be responsible for providing all equipment, material and supplies to complete the tree planting projects and maintenance according to the planting specifications & contractor’s responsibilities listed below. The contractor shall scalp away the turf at each tree seedling planting location, plant approximately 250 bare-root tree seedlings per acre, install approximately 250 five-foot (5’) perforated tree shelters, with 1”x1” white oak stakes, reversible ties, and netting on approximately 10 acres during the spring-summer-fall of 2022. Trees will be planted on properties within the Elm Brook and Leggetts Creek watersheds in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
Date Posted: 2/22/2022
RFQ – County Conservation District Annual Audit – 2021
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process, sealed submittals will be received and reviewed by the Lackawanna County Conservation District for a Certified Public Accountant or Accounting Firm to conduct the County’s Conservation District’s 2021 Audit.
Submittals received will be reviewed and evaluated by the Board, based upon such criteria as the Board, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. The Board reserves the right to request clarification or additional information from any respondent. The Board, in its sole discretion, may accept the submittal of a respondent, may choose a respondent with which the Board will enter into negotiations, or may reject all submittals.
The Board reserves the opportunity to modify this Request for Qualifications at its own discretion and without prior notice, and to waive any immaterial defect or informality in any submittal as may be permitted by law.
Date Posted: 2/22/2022
The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission (LVPC) of Lehigh and Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is accepting proposals for a one-time contract to perform certain professional (consulting) services work for the Eastern Pennsylvania (PA) Freight Alliance to create an Eastern
PA Freight Plan.
The Eastern Pennsylvania Freight Alliance is a group of Metropolitan Planning Organizations including: Lackawanna / Luzerne Metropolitan Planning Organization (LLTS), Lebanon County Metropolitan Planning Organization (LEBCO), Lehigh Valley Transportation Study (LVPC/LVTS), Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance (NEPA MPO), and Reading Area Transportation Study (RATS) that have organized around the growing freight economy to address the opportunities and challenges posed by this industry especially as it relates to mobility, safety and infrastructure system maintenance and improvement.
Proposals shall be submitted electronically via the PennBid Program no later than Friday, March 11, 2022, at 3 PM, prevailing time.
Documents related to this solicitation are available at no cost on PennBid.
Date Posted: 2/16/2022
RFQ – Audit Services for the Years Ended December 31, 2021, 2022, and 2023 – Area Agency on Aging
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process, sealed submissions will be received and reviewed by the County of Lackawanna (the “County”) Board of Commissioners (“Board”) for the performance of the Lackawanna County Department of Health and Human Services/Area Agency on Aging 2021, 2022, and 2023 Independent Audit Report, Single Audits
Supplement, and Agreed Upon Procedures (AUP).
Respondents must submit their written proposal by 4:00 PM prevailing time on Thursday, February 24, 2022.
Submissions received will be reviewed and evaluated by the Board, based upon such criteria as the Board, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. The Board reserves the right to request clarification or additional information from any respondent. The Board, in its sole discretion, may accept the proposal of a respondent, may choose a respondent with which the Board will enter into negotiations, or may reject all proposals.
The Board reserves the opportunity to modify this Request for Qualifications at its own discretion and without prior notice, and to waive any immaterial defect or informality in any proposal as may be permitted by law.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this Request for Qualifications is to solicit submissions from qualified firms and/or individuals to provide professional services on behalf of the County in connection with a Single Audit Supplement and Agreed Upon Procedures.
Date Posted: 1/26/2022
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process, sealed submissions will be received and reviewed by the County of Lackawanna (the “County”) Board of Commissioners (“Board”) for the performance of the Lackawanna County Department of Health and Human Services/Lackawanna/Susquehanna Office of Drug and Alcohol Programs 2021, 2022, and 2023 Independent Audit Report, Single Audits Supplement, and Agreed Upon Procedures (AUP).
Respondents must submit their written proposal by 4:00 PM prevailing time on Thursday, February 24, 2022.
Submissions received will be reviewed and evaluated by the Board, based upon such criteria as the Board, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. The Board reserves the right to request clarification or additional information from any respondent. The Board, in its sole discretion, may accept the proposal of a respondent, may choose a respondent with which the Board will enter into negotiations, or may reject all proposals.
The Board reserves the opportunity to modify this Request for Qualifications at its own discretion and without prior notice, and to waive any immaterial defect or informality in any proposal as may be permitted by law.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this Request for Qualifications is to solicit submissions from qualified firms and/or individuals to provide professional services on behalf of the County in connection with a Single Audit Supplement and Agreed Upon Procedures.
Date Posted: 1/26/2022
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process The Lackawanna County Commissioners are requesting Statements of Qualifications and Proposals from qualified firms interested in providing an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) and clean up for the Lackawanna Courthouse’s Main Distribution Frame MDF.
The scope of work shall include but not limited to the following:
- Two (2) Eaton 9PX 10kVA UPS systems or better
- Two (2) 35a Square D l-line Breakers
- TWO (2) Receptacles for the new UPS in Courthouse MDF
- Provide proper cable management in the Courthouse MDF to ensure optimum operations and curtail performance issues in the future.
- Provide copper cleanup to the 4th floor Courthouse MDF (main distribution frame).
- Perform cable management including installation of cables strung along the racks or added clips from the patch panels to switches which provides the ability to quickly trace a line.
- Install Color Coded Patch Cables that easily identify what is plugged in to the ports (Patch panel to switch).
- Coded Patch Cable Colors are as followings:
- Data – Blue
- VoIP – Gray
- Access Point – Black
- Provided documentation that details port mapping, testing and certification.
- Identify each port documentation in the courthouse with its corresponding position in the patch panel and endpoint (switch to patch panel to endpoint).
- Provide Testing, Test Results, and Certification of all ports. Any failed ports shall be identified and re-punched in the patch panel or keystone
- All ports shall be tested in accordance with TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association) or ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standards.
Date Posted: 1/25/2022
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Request for Qualifications for the Management of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process, sealed submittals will be received and reviewed by the County of Lackawanna (“COUNTY”) Board of Commissioners (“Board of Commissioners”) for the provision of services to eligible individuals served by the Department of Health and Human Services. This RFQ will be used in applying for funds to provide services for January 31, 2022 through December 31, 2025.
Lackawanna County Department of Health and Human Services is soliciting proposals from qualified agencies or institutions to manage the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. ERAP is a federal rent and utility assistance program established to prevent evictions and utility service shut offs for households impacted by the pandemic. ERAP provides rent and utility assistance to qualified renters throughout the County. The qualified agency will assume responsibility for all aspects of ERAP from application review through assistance payment as well as collection of data for monthly and quarterly reporting. A qualified agency and/or individual will be selected through a competitive, quality-based, fair and open process at the sole discretion of the Lackawanna County Department of Health and Human Services based on recommendations of the RFQ review empaneled by the County.
Date Posted: 1/5/2022
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Request for Qualifications and Proposals Broadband Outdoor Fiber Connections
The submission date for RFQ# 355-21-117 has been extended from December 17, 2021, until January 21, 2022. Three (3) copies of the proposal documents shall be sent to the Lackawanna County Chief of Staff Office, 6th floor Lackawanna County Government Center, 123 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503 by courier (USPS, UPS, or FedEx). Hand delivered proposals will be accepted and can be dropped off with the 1st floor receptionist. All proposals are to be sealed and plainly marked with the Project Name and RFQ ID and contain all required information described herein.
All proposal documents must be received by the Lackawanna County Chief of Staff Office no later than 11:00AM on January 21, 2022. All other conditions remain the same.
Brian Jeffers
Lackawanna County Chief of Staff
Date Posted: 12/15/2021
Request for Qualifications and Proposals Broadband Interior Fiber Connections
The submission date for RFQ# 353-21-117 has been extended from December 17, 2021, until January 21, 2022. Three (3) copies of the proposal documents shall be sent to the Lackawanna County Chief of Staff Office, 6th floor Lackawanna County Government Center, 123 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503 by courier (USPS, UPS, or FedEx). Hand delivered proposals will be accepted and can be dropped off with the 1st floor receptionist. All proposals are to be sealed and plainly marked with the Project Name and RFQ ID and contain all required information described herein.
All proposal documents must be received by the Lackawanna County Chief of Staff Office no later than 11:00AM on January 21, 2022. All other conditions remain the same.
Brian Jeffers
Lackawanna County Chief of Staff
Date Posted: 12/15/2021
Request for Qualifications and Proposals For Broadband Expansion-Fiber (Four Locations)
The submission date for RFQ# 351-21-117 has been extended from December 17, 2021, until January 21, 2022. Three (3) copies of the proposal documents shall be sent to the Lackawanna County Chief of Staff Office, 6th floor Lackawanna County Government Center, 123 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503 by courier (USPS, UPS, or FedEx). Hand delivered proposals will be accepted and can be dropped off with the 1st floor receptionist. All proposals are to be sealed and plainly marked with the Project Name and RFQ ID and contain all required information described herein.
All proposal documents must be received by the Lackawanna County Chief of Staff Office no later than 11:00AM on January 21, 2022. All other conditions remain the same.
Brian Jeffers
Lackawanna County Chief of Staff
Date Posted: 12/15/2021
Request for Qualifications and Proposals Broadband Outdoor Fiber Connections
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process The Lackawanna County Commissioners are requesting Statements of Qualifications and Proposals from qualified firms interested in providing Broadband Outdoor Fiber Connections. Work shall include the following buildings; Lackawanna County Government Center, Lackawanna County Center for Public Safety, Lackawanna County Prison, Lackawanna County Criminal Justice Center, Lackawanna County Courthouse, Lackawanna County Gateway Center, the Scranton Police Department, the Scranton Public Library, the University of Scranton, and the Marketplace at Steamtown Mall.
Date Posted: 11/24/2021
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Request for Qualifications and Proposals Broadband Interior Fiber Connections
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process The Lackawanna County Commissioners are requesting Statements of Qualifications and Proposals from qualified firms interested in providing Broadband Interior Fiber Connections. Work shall include 3 (three) connections within the Lackawanna County Government Center, 1 (one) connection within the Lackawanna County Courthouse, 1 (one) connection within the Lackawanna County Criminal Justice Center, and 1 (one) connection within the Lackawanna County Center for Public Safety.
Date Posted: 11/24/2021
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Request for Qualifications and Proposals For Broadband Expansion-Fiber (Four Locations)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process The Lackawanna County Commissioners are requesting Statements of Qualifications and Proposals from qualified firms interested in providing Broadband Expansion-Fiber. Work shall include 3 (three) connections from the Lackawanna County Government Center to 3 (three off site locations) and 1 (one) connection from the Abington Senior Center to an offsite location.
Date Posted: 11/24/2021
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process The Lackawanna County Commissioners are requesting Statements of Qualifications and Proposals from qualified firms interested in providing Service Agreements for the Lackawanna County Wireless Network.
Scope of Work
- The scope of work shall include but not limited to the following:
- 24/7 Network Monitoring
- Warranty Management on Equipment and Installations
- All RMA
- Equipment Spare Coordination (Ceragon – Radwin, or other equipment as needed)
- Spectrum and Bandwidth Optimization
- Core (Backbone) Network Optimization
- Firmware Coordination and Implementation
- Emergency Response – 30 minutes or less for first contact, SLA on prem timeframe discussed at a later date
- Remote Technical Support
- On-site Technical Support
- Incident Investigation and Documentation
- Service Level Agreements (SLA)
- NMS dashboard
- Lackawanna County Customer site surveys and installations
- Coordination with County IT and 911 Staff
- Coordination of Support Vendors
- Support to 911 last mile
Date Posted: 11/8/2021
RFP – Inmate Commissary Services
Lackawanna County (“County”) invites responses to this Request for Proposal (RFP) from qualified, experienced Vendors who can provide reliable, cost-effective inmate commissary services which meet the requirements described in this RFP at the following facility:
Lackawanna County Prison
1371 N. Washington Ave.
Scranton, PA 18509
Details about the Lackawanna County Prison (“Facility”) can be found in Appendix A – Facility Specifications. County is seeking an experienced Vendor to provide a commissary system to regularly distribute a variety of common food and non-food items to the inmates housed in the Facility listed in Appendix A – Facility Specifications.
Commissary services shall include order processing, delivery, and distribution of purchased goods to inmates, provision of on-site staff, inventory management, accounting and reporting, software and software support and all other services associated with providing commissary services at the Facility as described herein.
The Facility is comprised of a 1,200 bed, multi-unit complex housing both male and female pre-trial inmates which may be housed at the Facility anywhere from one day to less than five years. The Facility houses maximum, medium and minimum security inmates. The average monthly population for the Facility is approximately 934 inmates. County’s current commissary environment includes inmates ordering commissary through the Inmate Telephone System (ITS), which is then deducted from the inmate’s trust account which is managed by the OMS. The commissary provider delivers the bagged orders to the Facility, and both commissary and off-duty Facility staff, deliver the purchased items to the inmates.
County may engage third party consultants both in the process of this procurement and in the management of the day- to-day operations of the commissary services. If a consultant or agent (“Designated Agent”) is engaged, Vendor will cooperate with the Designated Agent as directed by County, including following instructions found in this RFP, and if awarded, the operation of the commissary services. Throughout this RFP, County shall be deemed to include both County and its Designated Agent or consultant, if any.
Date Posted: 11/1/2021
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process The Lackawanna County Commissioners are requesting Statements of Qualifications and Proposals from registered design and engineering professionals interested in performing design services and installation of county provided Cisco switches. Proposals will be received and reviewed by the County of Lackawanna (“County”) for the purpose of replacing the current MPLS switch (Nokia 7210) and the current access switch (Alcatel 6450) with Cisco 9500 and Cisco 9300 at each of the 10 County Tower location. The County has already purchased 11 Cisco 9500 and 11 Cisco 9300 switches. A set will be need at each tower site and the 11th set as a backup.
All proposal documents shall be sent to the Lackawanna County Chief of Staff Office, 6th floor Lackawanna County Government Center, 123 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503 by courier (USPS, UPS, or FedEx). Hand delivered proposals will be accepted and can be dropped off with the 1st floor receptionist. All proposals are to be sealed and plainly marked with the Project Name and RFQ ID and contain all required information described herein. A bid bond, certified check, or cash in the amount of 10% of the bid amount is required to be submitted with each bid, payable to the Lackawanna County Treasurer, as a guarantee of the bidder’s willingness to execute the contract if awarded the same. Lackawanna County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.
Date Posted: 10/29/2021
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RFQ – Audit Services for the Years Ended December 31, 2021, 2022, and 2023
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process, sealed submissions will be received and reviewed by the County of Lackawanna (the “County”) Board of Commissioners (“Board”) for the performance of the Lackawanna County Department of Health and Human
Services/Office of Youth and Family Services 2021, 2022, and 2023 Independent Audit Report, Single Audits Supplement, and Agreed Upon Procedures (AUP).
Respondents must submit their written proposal by 4:00 PM prevailing time on Thursday, November 11, 2021.
Submissions received will be reviewed and evaluated by the Board, based upon such criteria as the Board, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. The Board reserves the right to request clarification or additional information from any respondent. The Board, in its sole discretion, may accept the proposal of a respondent, may choose a respondent with which the Board will enter into negotiations, or may reject all proposals.
The Board reserves the opportunity to modify this Request for Qualifications at its own discretion and without prior notice, and to waive any immaterial defect or informality in any proposal as may be permitted by law.
Date Posted: 10/29/2021
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RFQ – Provide a Mentoring Coordinator for the Independent Living Program
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process, sealed submittals will be received and reviewed by the County of Lackawanna (“COUNTY”) Board of Commissioners (“Board of Commissioners”) for the provision of services to eligible individuals served by the Department of Human Services / Office of Youth and Family Services. This RFQ will be used in applying for funds to provide services for Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023.
The Independent Living (IL) Program of Lackawanna County Department of Human Services/Office of Youth and Family Services (DHS/OYFS) is soliciting proposals from qualified agencies, institutions, or individuals to work with OYFS and provide a mentoring coordinator who will implement the mentoring program we outline. This includes but is not limited to, targeted recruitment of mentors, conducting matches, monitoring matches, conducting orientation, and work with the University of Scranton to conduct program evaluation. This person will also work with OYFS and UoS to set up evaluation measures prior to the start of the program.
A qualified agency, institution, or individual will be responsible for all mentor and mentee matches as well as participation in monthly meetings to review cases.
A qualified agency and/or individual will be selected through a competitive, quality-based, fair and open process at the sole discretion of the Lackawanna County Independent Living program based on recommendations of the RFQ review empaneled by the County.
Date Posted: 10/18/2021
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RFP – Library Outreach Vehicle Consultant
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that proposals will be received by the Lackawanna County Department of Planning and Economic Development, Lackawanna County Government Center, 123 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503, until 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 13, 2021.
The Lackawanna County Library System operates ten libraries and one bookmobile. The bookmobile was purchased in 2000. Due to its age, the vehicle has reached the limits of its usefulness and reliability.
The Library System seeks a consultant to assist in the development of a modern, future-oriented outreach vehicle to provide library services throughout Lackawanna County.
The vehicle’s mission will be to reach portions of the underserved population who face barriers to making in-person use of our ten libraries, to include those living in low-income areas, minorities, the homeless, the homebound and institutionalized, and those without transportation. The service plan will place an emphasis on children and the elderly who have no access to other library outlets.
The consultant will work with a team of librarians and trustees to explore opportunities and develop a vision for vehicle-based outreach services for Lackawanna County that will meet the needs of our residents today and into the future. The consultant is expected to work with the team throughout the process of designing and procuring the outreach vehicle, from vision to delivery.
Date Posted: 9/20/2021
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process, sealed submittals will be received and reviewed by the County of Lackawanna (“COUNTY”) the delivery and managing of tents, heaters, lighting, tables, and chairs for the three (3) day outdoor winter market.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The 2021 Lackawanna Winter Market will be held Friday, December 3rd through Sunday December 5th.This is an outdoor event held on the sidewalk of the 200 block of N. Washington at the Lackawanna County Courthouse. The Market will feature 50 vendors, and music.
SCOPE OF WORK
Work entails the delivery and managing tents, heaters, lighting, tables, and chairs for three (3) day outdoor winter market.
Date Posted: 9/1/2021
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process, sealed submittals will be received and reviewed by the County of Lackawanna (“COUNTY”) for the concrete repair work on the Central Scranton Expressway retaining wall at Radisson Hotel, 700 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503.
The purpose and goal of the project is to provide a smooth finish in areas that will be where current mural will be updated or restored. This contract is specifically for concrete repair so mural project can be completed.
Work entails crack repairs and patch repairs of concrete retaining wall as shown in attached sketches.
Date Posted: 8/24/2021
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RFP – Real Property Reassessment Project
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process, proposal submissions will be received by the Lackawanna County Board of Commissioners, on Thursday September 23, 2021, until 11:00AM for the Real Property Reassessment Project.
Vendors with interest in providing these services are invited to attend a Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference on September 2, 2021, 10:00AM in the Commissioner’ Conference Room 5th Floor Lackawanna County Government Center, 123 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503. Masks are required to worn on all Lackawanna County properties. The meeting is intended to provide clarification of this RFP, where needed, and to respond to all technical inquiries. To attend the Pre-Proposal Conference, please confirm attendance by emailing [email protected] by August 30, 2021, 4:00 PM. All questions concerning these specifications shall be emailed to [email protected] prior to September 9, 2021. Answers shall be posted on the Lackawanna County Website.
Vendors desiring to provide reassessment services according to this RFP must deliver 4 (four) sealed copies of their proposal to Lackawanna County Chief of Staff, 123 Wyoming Avenue 6th Floor, Scranton, PA 18503 no later than September 23, 2021, 11:00AM. Vendors must also submit one electronic proposal to [email protected] no later than September 23,2021, 11:00AM. Proposals shall be marked with Project Name, RFP #, and Company Name. Proposals received after this specified time will not be considered by the County.
Date Posted: 8/16/2021
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process, sealed submittals will be received and reviewed by the County of Lackawanna (“COUNTY”) Board of Commissioners (“Board of Commissioners”) for the provision of services to eligible individuals served by the Department of Human Services / Office of Youth and Family Services. This RFQ will be used in applying for funds to provide services for Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Lackawanna County Department of Human Services/Office of Youth and Family Services (DHS/OYFS) is soliciting proposals from qualified agencies or institutions to provide Families Actively Improving Relationships (FAIR), an evidence-based program. FAIR provides individualized intensive home/community-based service intervention for parents experiencing substance misuse (this excludes caregivers with primary addiction to marijuana and/or alcohol). Parents may additionally be affected by unbalanced mental health and a need for enhanced parenting skills. The families who will receive FAIR services will be involved with Lackawanna County Office of Youth and Family Services through in-home ongoing services or a court/mediation reunification process. The qualified agency and OYFS will work
collaboratively through the integrative FAIR design to meet the needs of local families in order to prevent placement/achieve reunification and safe case closure.
Date Posted: 7/16/2021
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process, sealed bids will be received and reviewed by the County of Lackawanna (“COUNTY”) for the fabrication of 50 Vendor Huts to be completed and delivered to Courthouse on December 2, 2021, for the Lackawanna County Holiday Market on Courthouse Square.
Lackawanna County is requesting the fabrication of 50 new vendor huts of two different sizes painted white for vendors to sell products for the annual Lackawanna County Holiday Market and other events.
Fabrication is based on design of prototype (see Exhibit B & C) The vendor huts will be mobile rigid weather resistant multi-use structures to be erected on concrete/asphalt, collapsible and capable of facilitating electricity, movable by lift and capable of being stored in shipping containers.
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Date Posted: 7/6/2021
Date Updated: 7/12/2021
RFP – Project Consultant – Recreation Needs and Parks Assessment
The Lackawanna County Parks Department provides a broad range of recreational programs and services to the residents of Lackawanna County, as well as maintenance and oversight of the County’s Park system. The County’s Park system encompasses, but is not limited to, 4 parks including McDade, Merli-Sarnoski, Aylesworth, and Covington. The rationale for the request for proposals is based on projects either contemplated, or in process, including improvements to McDade Park, McDade Park Proposed Pool and Splash Complex and proposed improvements to the entire parks and outdoor recreation systems.
Additionally, Lackawanna County will engage cooperatively with other governmental entities such as the Lackawanna Valley Heritage Authority, the National Park Service, and the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) in the process of planning and potential parks projects. These projects should be incorporated into a comprehensive needs assessment and if realized, will require assistance with project planning and engineering.
Lackawanna County is soliciting proposals for the following service:
To provide a Recreation Needs Assessment for the Lackawanna County Parks and outdoor recreation systems incorporating an analysis of recreation facilities and recreation programs. The assessment will provide recommendations for restoration, implementation, potential future improvements to the County’s parks and outdoor recreation systems, and a guide for ongoing maintenance and support services. The consultant will also assist in specific projects with supporting design, engineering, and project management services. Those firms interested in submitting proposals may do so jointly with other firms to meet the requirements of the Request for Proposal.
Date Posted: 7/2/2021
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RFP – Recycling and Waste Disposal Services
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: that pursuant to a fair and open process, proposals will be received and reviewed by the County of Lackawanna (“COUNTY”) for recycling and waste disposal services for Lackawanna County buildings and facilities. Please note only the specific locations identified in this request for proposal are subject to award. Buildings or facilities not listed in this request for proposal shall be serviced by vendors as selected by the Commissioners.
The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals from qualified vendors who can meet the specifications outlined in Section 6. The selected firm or firms will provide the best option for the County, in terms of recycling and waste disposal services.
Date Posted: 6/30/2021
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RFQ -Energy Conservation Performance Contract
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process, sealed submissions will be received by the County of Lackawanna (the “County”) Board of Commissioners (“Board”) for the purpose of selecting an Energy Service Company (“ESCo”) to develop and implement a comprehensive Energy Conservation and Modernization [program for the existing buildings and other facilities at the County. The program targets to increase the efficiency of the County and reduce its operating costs through:
- Reduction of energy consumption of existing operating systems like HVAC, Lighting, Optimizing Automated Controls, Retrocomissioning, Water Conservation, and Building Envelope.
- Improve Air Quality and air filtration with Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization
- Evaluate and implement renewable energy opportunities
The cost savings and the increase in revenues from the program will be accomplished without requiring up front Capital from the County and will provide a positive cash flow each and every year of the financing term.
Date Posted: 6/25/2021
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS-UPDATE
ENERGY CONSERVATION PERFORMANCE CONTRACT
RFQ NUMBER #2021-6-25
UPDATE #1
On Page 4 of the original Request For Qualifications, included in Section D. Submittals was a statement that the qualifications package should be submitted by August 6, 2021. That date is incorrect, and the actual date for submission is included in the Section A. Schedule as July 23, 2021.
UPDATE #2
On Page 4 of the original Request For Proposals, add the following paragraph under 4. MANDITORY REQUIREMENTS:
E. Measurement and Verification. Proposals must include the intent of the submitter regarding International Verification and Measurement protocols. All proposals will include the plan of the proposer regarding their methodology for Verification and Measurement. Any proposal to utilize Verification and Measurement by any means other than “Option C” must include a thorough explanation of the methodology to be utilized.
RFP – Economic Impact Survey for the Establishment of a County Department of Health
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process, sealed submissions will be received by the County of Lackawanna (the “County”) at 123 Wyoming Avenue, 6th Floor, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, until July 30, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. prevailing time for an Economic Impact Survey in furtherance of establishing a county department of health.
Lackawanna County desires to establish a single county Lackawanna County Department of Health (LDOH) under the umbrella of the Lackawanna County Department of Health and Human Services. The Lackawanna Department of Health will be responsible for foundational programs; Communicable Disease Control, Prevention and Health Promotion, Environmental Health and Access to Clinical Preventative Services consistent with Act 315 and associated legislation. The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to solicit interest from qualified firms and/or individuals to provide an Economic Impact Survey in furtherance of establishing a county department of health. A qualified firm and/or individual will be selected through a fair and open process.
Date Posted: 6/22/2021
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Department of Human Services Organizational Chart
RFP – Website Redesign – Updated 7/13/21
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process, submissions will be received by the County of Lackawanna (the “County”) Board of Commissioners (“Board of Commissioners”) at its offices at 123 Wyoming Ave, 6th floor, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503, on Friday July 30, 2021 at 4PM for professional Website Redesign.
The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to solicit interest from qualified firms and/or individuals to provide professional services for the County. A qualified firm and/or individual will be selected through a competitive, quality-based, fair, and open process at the sole discretion of the County.
Lackawanna County wants to redesign its website currently found here: LackawannaCounty.org
Date Posted: 6/18/2021
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The Independent Living (IL) Program of Lackawanna County Department of Human Services/Office of Youth and Family Services (DHS/OYFS) is soliciting proposals from qualified agencies, institutions, or individuals to provide development of research measures and program evaluation of the Mentoring program that is in development and should be operational in the Fall of 2021 through funding of the Independent Living grant.
A qualified agency, institution, or individual will assist in developing research measures and provide an independent program evaluation to determine the impact of the IL mentoring program for youth in transition to adulthood.
A qualified agency and/or individual will be selected through a competitive, quality-based, fair and open process at the sole discretion of the Lackawanna County Independent Living program based on recommendations of the RFQ review empaneled by the County.
Date Posted: 6/8/2021
For the Department of Roads & Bridges in accordance with the specifications for the same file and available at the Department of Roads & Bridges 1280 Mid Valley Drive, Jessup PA 18434 between 7:00am and 2:00pm daily beginning April 21,2021. If you would like a copy of the specifications to be faxed or emailed, please contact us at (570)496-7733. A bid bond, certified check, or cash in the amount of 10% of the bid shall be submitted with each proposal as a guarantee that bidder will execute the contract if awarded the same. Checks are to be made payable to the Treasurer of Lackawanna County.
The previous advertisement for Used Loader should be disregarded.
Date Posted: 5/4/2021
RFQ – FOR LANGUAGE AND/OR DEAF INTERPRETERS Fiscal Year 2021-2022
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process, sealed submittals will be received and reviewed by the County of Lackawanna (“COUNTY”) Board of Commissioners (“Board of Commissioners”) for the provision of services to eligible individuals served by the Department of Human Services / Office of Youth and Family Services and Area Agency on Aging. This RFQ will be used in applying for funds to provide services for Fiscal Year July 2021 to June 2022.
The purpose of this Request for Qualifications is to solicit submissions from qualified language and deaf interpreters.
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Date Posted: 4/27/2021
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process, sealed submittals will be received and reviewed by the County of Lackawanna (“COUNTY”) Board of Commissioners (“Board of Commissioners”) for the provision of services to eligible individuals served by the Department of Human Services / Office of Youth and Family Services. This RFQ will be used in applying for funds to provide services for Fiscal Year May 2021 to December 2021.
Lackawanna County Department of Human Services/Area Agency on Aging (DHS/AAA) is soliciting proposals from qualified agencies, institutions, or individuals to provide COVID-19 Vaccines to homebound and/or disabled individuals and Seniors in Lackawanna County.
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Date Posted: 4/27/2021
RFQ – FOR FOSTER PARENT RECRUITMENT MARKETING CAMPAIGN Fiscal Year JANUARY-DECEMBER 2021
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process, sealed submittals will be received and reviewed by the County of Lackawanna (“COUNTY”) Board of Commissioners (“Board of Commissioners”) for the provision of services to eligible individuals served by the Department of Human Services / Office of Youth and Family Services. This RFQ will be used in applying for funds to provide services for Fiscal Year January 2021 to December 2021.
Lackawanna County Department of Human Services/Office of Youth and Family Services (DHS/OYFS) is soliciting proposals from qualified agencies, institutions, or individuals to provide a marketing campaign for general foster parent recruitment in Lackawanna County including
targeted messaging for foster homes for older youth and high need children.
Date Posted: 4/27/2021
SEALED BIDS will be received by the Lackawanna County Commissioners for the following: Used Loader – Canceled
For the Department of Roads & Bridges in accordance with the specifications for the same file and available at the Department of Roads & Bridges 1280 Mid Valley Drive, Jessup PA 18434 between 7:00am and 2:00pm daily beginning April 15,2021. If you would like a copy of the specifications to be faxed or emailed, please contact us at (570)496-7733. A bid bond, certified check, or cash in the amount of 10% of the bid shall be submitted with each proposal as a guarantee that bidder will execute the contract if awarded the same. Checks are to be made payable to the Treasurer of Lackawanna County.
Date Posted: 4/9/2021
RFP – Interior Renovations at the Abington Community Library 1200 W Grove St Clarks Summit PA 18411
The general construction work includes the renovation of the existing Staff Break Room and Community Room of the AbingtonCommunity Library. The current break room and community room are be renovated with new flooring, millwork, appliances, and paint. A new rolling counter door and man door are to be created between the two spaces. 56 (fifty-six) calendar days has been established as the construction period for this project.
A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference (Zoom Meeting) will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. A Bid received from any firm not represented will not be considered. Please contact Chris Chilek at [email protected] to register for the Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and Zoom Meeting details.
Date Posted: 4/8/2021
RFP – REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL LACKAWANNA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS VACCINE MEDICAL SERVICES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: that pursuant to a fair and open process, sealed proposals will be received and reviewed by the County of Lackawanna (“COUNTY”) for Vaccine Medical Services.
Respondents must submit their written proposal by Monday April 19, 2021 by 11:00 AM.
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Date Posted: 4/5/2021
RFP – Beaver Pond Road Structure Replacement Project
The Lackawanna County Board of Commissioners have placed bid materials on file for the above project. Electronic bid documents will be available beginning February16, 2021 by contacting Lynn Torrick of Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. via email at [email protected].
Date Posted: 2/16/2021
RFP – Freytown Road Structure Replacement Project
The Lackawanna County Board of Commissioners have placed bid materials on file for the above project. Electronic bid documents will be available beginning February 16, 2021 by contacting Lynn Torrick of Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. via email at [email protected].
Date Posted: 2/16/2021
RFP – Hack Road Structure Replacement Project
The Lackawanna County Board of Commissioners have placed bid materials on file for the above project. Electronic bid documents will be available beginning February 16, 2021 by contacting Lynn Torrick of Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. via email at [email protected].
Date Posted: 2/16/2021
RFQ – Stable Program Instruction and Coordination – Fiscal Year 2020-2021
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process, sealed submittals will be received and reviewed by the County of Lackawanna (“COUNTY”) Board of Commissioners (“Board of Commissioners”) for the provision of services to eligible individuals served by the Department of Human Services/Office of Youth and Family Services STABLE Program. This RFQ will be used in applying for funds to provide services for Fiscal Years July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021.
Date Posted: 1/28/2021
RFQ – Audit Services for the Year Ended December 31, 2020
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process, sealed submissions will be received and reviewed by the County of Lackawanna (the “County”) Board of Commissioners (“Board”) for the performance of the Lackawanna County 2020 Audit.
Respondents must submit their written proposal by 1:00PM prevailing time on Friday, November 6, 2020.
Date Posted: 10/9/2020
RFP – Cleaning, Disinfecting and Sanitizing Lackawanna County Magisterial Offices
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process, sealed proposals will be received and reviewed by the County of Lackawanna (“COUNTY”) for the cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing of the Nine (9) Magisterial Offices located in Lackawanna County. Cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing shall be specifically targeted to prevent and control the Covid-19 virus.
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Date Posted: 7/15/2020
RFP – Professional Health and Benefits Consultant Services
Request for Proposals for Comprehensive Inmate Health Care Services to be Furnished to the Lackawanna County Prison
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Date Posted: 6/3/2020
RFP – Professional Health and Benefits Consultant Services
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process, emailed submissions will be received by the County of Lackawanna Board of Commissioners for Professional Health and Benefits Consultant Services
Date Posted: 5/6/2020
REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS on the following item: Lee Road Structure Replacement Project
The project site is located at Lee Road (T-572) at the Bridge over Dundaff Creek in Greenfield Township, PA.
Date Posted: 4/20/2020
REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS on the following item: Van Brunt Street Structure Replacement Project
The project site is located at Van Brunt Street at the Bridge over Van Brunt Creek in Moscow Borough, PA.
Date Posted: 4/20/2020
RFQ FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS – DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process, sealed submittals will be received and reviewed by the County of Lackawanna (“COUNTY”) Board of Commissioners (“Board of Commissioners”) for the provision of services to eligible individuals served by the Department of Human Services/Homeless Assistance Program. This RFQ will be used in applying for funds to provide services for Fiscal Years July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021
Date Posted: 4/20/2020
RFQ FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS – DEPARTMENT of HUMAN SERVICES / AREA AGENCY on AGING
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fair and open process, sealed submittals will be received and reviewed by the County of Lackawanna (“COUNTY”) Board of Commissioners (“Board of Commissioners”) for the provision of services to eligible individuals served by the Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging / Aging Block Grant. This RFQ will be used in applying for funds to provide services for Fiscal Years 2020/2021 thru 2022/2023.
Date Posted: 4/20/2020
The project consists primarily of renovations to mechanical equipment and other associated work at the Lackawanna County Government Center 123 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503 4th Floor Mechanical Renovations. The County reserves the right to cancel and to reject some or all of the bids.
Date Posted: 4/8/2020
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ID# 073-20-1150 Lackawanna County Board of Commissioners Arts Engage!
The Lackawanna County Commissioners Office is requesting qualification proposals for the ARTS Engage! Program. Proposals are due on Friday April 17, 2020 by 2:00PM local time.
Proposals must be submitted to:
Lackawanna County, Chief of Staff, 123 Wyoming Avenue 6th Floor, Scranton, PA 18503.
Late proposal submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances. No electronic or fax submissions shall be accepted. Submissions should be plainly marked with “Arts Engage!” RFQ #073-20- 1150.
Date Posted: 3/13/2020
RFQ for Program Evaluation Services for the Community Navigation Program
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Date Posted: 2/28/2020
RFP For Lackawanna County Gateway Center Roof Replacement and Masonry Restoration
Date Posted: 1/27/2020
RFP For Lackawanna County Loop Road Paving Project
Date Posted: 1/24/2020
RFP For Lackawanna County Main Street Paving – Archbald Project
Date Posted: 1/24/2020
RFP For Lackawanna County Underwood Road Paving Project
Date Posted: 1/24/2020
RFQ For Program Evaluation Services for the Community Navigation Program
Date Posted: 1/24/2020
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR RFQ 24-20-1100-02
Date Posted: 2/05/2020
RFQ For Housing Grant Consultant
Date Posted: 1/24/2020
RFP For Consulting Service For Lackawanna County CDBG
Date Posted: 1/23/2020
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