REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP No. 2027-01)
Grass Cutting and Snow Removal Services
Issue Date: October 15, 2026
Proposal Due Date: November 30, 2026
Proposal Due Time: 3:00 PM
Submission Method: PennBid Electronic Procurement System
https://pennbid.net/
*All questions must be submitted through PennBid.
CONTRACTING AGENCY
Redevelopment Authority of the City of Allentown (RACA)
City Hall
435 W. Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA 18101
Contact Person: Kelly Grogg - Housing Operations Manager
Phone: 610-437-7733
Email: Kelly.Grogg@allentownpa.gov
PURPOSE
The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Allentown (RACA) is requesting proposals from qualified contractors to provide grass cutting and snow removal services for vacant residential and commercial properties owned or acquired by RACA.
RACA intends to award a single contract for these services.
All work shall comply with applicable City of Allentown ordinances and codes.
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ALLENTOWN
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
GRASS CUTTING, SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL, AND EXTERIOR PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
CONTRACT TERM
Initial Contract Term:
January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027.
RACA reserves the right to renew the contract for four (4) additional one-year terms. Each renewal term shall begin January 1 and end December 31. The annual renewal review process may begin November 1.
Renewals require:
• Clearly defined and mutually agreed-upon pricing.
• Approval by RACA.
• A signed renewal agreement.
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
Proposals must be submitted electronically through PennBid no later than:
November 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM, Eastern Time.
• Late submissions will not be accepted.
• Proposals shall remain valid for sixty (60) days after the submission deadline.
• RACA is not responsible for costs incurred in preparing or submitting proposals.
QUESTIONS AND ADDENDA
All questions must be submitted through PennBid no later than five (5) business days before the submission deadline.
Responses and addenda will be posted on PennBid. Respondents are responsible for reviewing and acknowledging all addenda.
SCOPE OF WORK
The Contractor shall provide grass cutting, snow and ice removal, and authorized exterior property maintenance services for properties currently owned or subsequently acquired by RACA. A list of current properties will be provided.
The number of properties may increase or decrease during the contract period. There is no guaranteed minimum amount of work.
The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and fuel necessary to perform the services.
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Source: Redevelopment Authority of The City of Allentown (solicitation 260576), retrieved via a public procurement portal. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.
