Lawn and Garden Maintenance at all properties in Northern Dauphin County owned by the Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin

The Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin is soliciting sealed bids through the PennBid platform for comprehensive lawn and garden maintenance services at all properties it owns in Northern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The contract covers furnishing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and services to perform and complete the work required from April 1, 2026, through November 1, 2028. Bids must be submitted electronically no later than 12:00 Noon prevailing time on January 30, 2026, with no in-person or mailed submissions accepted. The contract award is scheduled for the Board Meeting on February 10, 2026. Prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to attend a mandatory Pre-Bid Conference on December 17, 2025, held at the Rattling Creek Apartments located in Lykens, PA. Bid documents, including technical specifications and plans, are exclusively accessible via the PennBid website. The solicitation enforces compliance with various federal and state labor and equal opportunity regulations, including payment of prevailing wages per the Davis-Bacon Act and adherence to HUD’s Section 3 requirements, which promote employment and contracting opportunities for low-income individuals and businesses. Contractors must also comply with the Pennsylvania Steel Product Procurement Act, non-discrimination policies, and labor laws specifying the hiring of U.S. citizens, with certain exceptions. Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) are particularly encouraged to bid. Contractual conditions detailed include liquidated damages for delays, insurance and indemnification obligations, guarantees for workmanship, and requirements for removal of debris and protection of existing property. Evaluation for award is conducted on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, with responsibility factors such as integrity, compliance with public policy, past performance, and technical and financial capability serving as threshold qualifications. The contract is firm-fixed-price, with payments made monthly based on actual cuts and maintenance performed. Bidders must submit sworn non-collusion affidavits, bidder qualification statements, and the required HUD certifications. The Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding process. The contract contains additional provisions ensuring lawful employment practices, insurance coverage, and prompt payment obligations, consistent with standards applicable to Pennsylvania authorities.