The City of Scranton is seeking proposals for third-party U.C.C. enforcement under solicitation 2026-RFP-142. The official procurement listing shows the opportunity as open, with a release date of October 15, 2026, and a due date of October 27, 2026. The listing does not provide the detailed scope or proposal requirements.
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Scranton City Planning Commission Meeting
Date: Sep 23, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission reviewed the status of the Copa Cabana Glamping Complex land development plan, which was granted a 90-day extension. Discussions also centered on the proposed development of a warehouse facility near Interstate 81. Key topics included truck traffic routing and road width requirements, site security through perimeter fencing, emergency access routes, and storm water management operations. The commission deliberated on the requirements for granting conditional preliminary final approval for the warehouse project.
Lackawanna Redevelopment Authority Meeting
Date: Sep 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on defining a new strategic focus for the authority, centered on property acquisition and business attraction. Key discussion topics included the adoption of a new platform to identify buildable, site-ready properties, the utilization of land bank powers for preemptive property acquisition, and the upcoming release of a county housing study. Additionally, members discussed potential expansion efforts related to Lockheed Martin and identified opportunities to acquire underutilized county-owned properties for future development.
Scranton City Council Regular Meeting
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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Scranton?
The City of Scranton's procurement and purchasing are managed by the Business Administration office within the Mayor‑Council administration; the elected Mayor heads the administration and Scranton City Council adopts purchasing ordinances and contracts. Departments include Public Works, Police, Fire, Parks & Recreation, HR, IT, Treasurer, Single Tax Office, and Economic & Community Development.
Where does City of Scranton post bids and RFPs?
City of Scranton posts public bids and RFPs on the City's ProcureNow e‑Procurement Portal (https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/scrantonpa). The City’s entry page for solicitations is the 'Open Bid Opportunities' page on scrantonpa.gov, and past bids are archived on the City website.
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Date: Oct 13, 2026
Type: Meeting mention
The council considered the HUD 2026 annual action plan, reviewed financial comparison reports from the single tax office, and addressed ARPA budget transfers. Various community events, including talent shows and grand openings, were announced. The meeting also featured significant public comment regarding infrastructure projects, specifically the conversion of traffic lights to four-way stop signs and concerns about sidewalk and paving repair quality. Additional public discussion addressed code enforcement and challenges within the local school district.
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Vendors register for free on the City of Scranton's ProcureNow e‑Procurement Portal (https://secure.procurenow.com/signup), activate their account via the confirmation email, and subscribe to City of Scranton solicitations on the portal. For event-specific vendor needs, vendors must also register with the Scranton Single Tax Office in person.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Scranton?
Vendors can find City of Scranton purchasing and contracting rules in the Home Rule Charter and Administrative Code on eCode360 (Article VI Fiscal and Article XII Contracts). The eCode360 ordinances/resolutions index lists procurement rules and formal bidding procedures, including a vehicle formal‑bidding threshold referenced in Article VI.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Scranton use?
The City of Scranton administers a CDBG Small Business Micro‑Grant Program in partnership with the University of Scranton SBDC, targeting new and early‑stage small businesses in low‑ and moderate‑income areas. Vendors seeking small‑business support should review the City's announcement and SBDC program details.