City of Reading

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Reading, PA
Country:: US

City of Reading RFPs

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Plan Review and Inspection Services RFP
Open
Jul 29, 2026
Closes
Aug 25, 2026
The City of Reading is seeking a consultant to provide plan review and inspection services under Project ID 2026-RFQ-069. Services will be assigned on an individual-unit basis and may include reviewing plans and specifications, conducting site inspections, identifying code violations, and recommending corrections. This is an active Request for Quotation, not a grant program, with proposals due August 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Plan Review and Inspection Services
Open
Jul 29, 2026
Closes
Aug 25, 2026
The City of Reading is seeking a consultant to provide plan review and inspection services under Project ID 2026-RFQ-069. Services will be assigned on an individual-unit basis and may include reviewing plans and specifications, conducting site inspections, identifying code violations, and recommending corrections. This is an active Request for Quotation, not a grant program, with proposals due August 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Financial and Compliance Audit Services (RFP)
Open
Jul 21, 2026
Closes
Aug 27, 2026
To supply Financial and Compliance Audit Services.

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Buyer Attributes

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Census ID
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194880
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
669.5
Population
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95,832
Procurement Hell Score
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52 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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52 / 100
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Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $10,000, use sole source.
- Coops: The City of Reading has used cooperative purchasing and has an explicit piggybacking posture; frequently procures through OMNIA Partners and you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- Entity: City of Reading, PA
- Fit: Proprietary tech, continuity of service needs, or unique public safety/works solutions.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- The City of Reading has used cooperative purchasing and has an explicit piggybacking posture; reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
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Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Reading

Reading Revitalization And Improvement Zone Building A Better Reading Together Authority Minutes
Date: May 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included the approval of various invoices and a review of the financial report, noting account balances and upcoming payments. Key committee updates focused on CRIZ-eligible projects and their progress toward the application stage, along with coordination efforts for map change requests and community events. A detailed city report provided status updates on several development sites, ordinance changes for adaptive reuse, and new grant programs to support Penn Street housing development. Additionally, staff reported on extensive outreach efforts and progress regarding business reporting compliance ahead of critical state deadlines.
City Council Committee Of The Whole
Date: Jun 29, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Committee of the Whole meeting focused on the administration of oaths of office to new Fire Department leadership. The primary discussion topic was a presentation by New Journey Community Outreach regarding their proposed day center for the unhoused population. The presentation covered the need for daytime services to reduce homelessness, the current limitations of existing shelters, the scope of the proposed project, and funding strategies including CDBG support and private donations. Council members and representatives discussed the growing homeless population, the impact of rising housing costs, and the operational and facility requirements for the potential new day center.
Reading Planning Commission Workshop Meeting
Date: Jul 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Reading Planning Commission conducted a workshop meeting to discuss a proposed zoning ordinance amendment regarding data centers. Public comments were received concerning distance setbacks between data centers and residential areas, environmental impacts, noise pollution, and power grid infrastructure. City staff and the planning consultant presented an overview of the draft ordinance, detailing potential inclusions for Heavy Manufacturing and Manufacturing/Commercial zoning districts, environmental impact assessment requirements, and traffic and construction management protocols to guide future development while protecting community interests.

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Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to City of Reading.

Heather ScheuringAsset Manager

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David W. Anspach IIICapital Projects Manager

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Javier RuizChief of Police

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English BradleyChief of Staff

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City of Reading RFPs

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Reading Revitalization And Improvement Zone Building A Better Reading Together Authority Minutes

City Council Committee Of The Whole

Reading Planning Commission Workshop Meeting

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City of Reading RFPs

Buyer Attributes

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Early Buyer Signals

Reading Revitalization And Improvement Zone Building A Better Reading Together Authority Minutes

City Council Committee Of The Whole

Reading Planning Commission Workshop Meeting

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Key Contacts

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