RFP No. 2027-01 Grass Cutting and Snow Removal Services

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.