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RFPs and RFQs
The Cumberland County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities offer several RFPs and RFQs to local contractors in areas such as construction and rehabilitation, professional services, housing inspection, and more. All items follow local and federal law and requirements, and contractors must do so as well.
Our projects come inherent with a sense of community pride – we handle redevelopment and revitalization in every corner of Cumberland County that benefits citizens’ lives every day. From affordable housing to community parks, greenways, and business spaces, we’re here to enhance daily life in Cumberland County.
Attention Contractors:
The Cumberland County Housing Authority (CCHA) is currently building an approved contractor list for upcoming projects and bid opportunities. We are seeking qualified contractors in the following trades:
• General Construction
• Interior & Exterior Painting
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Pressure Washing
• Roofing
• Flooring
• Concrete
• Tree Trimming & Removal
This list will be used when project specifications are released for bidding across Housing Authority properties.
Work performed for the Housing Authority must comply with HUD provisions, including:
• Equal Opportunity requirements
• Prevailing Wage (when applicable)
• Section 3 Business Concerns
• Minority/Women Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE)
Minimum Requirements for Contractors:
• Registered and licensed with the PA Attorney General’s Office as a Home Improvement Contractor
• Minimum $1,000,000 liability insurance coverage
• Workers’ Compensation (if employees are on payroll)
• Automobile insurance
All interested parties will be vetted prior to being placed on the approved contractor list. Vetting will include:
• Credit review
• References
• Federal debarment verification
Interested in learning more or being added to the list?
Please contact:
We welcome qualified contractors and businesses interested in partnering with CCHRA to help maintain and improve housing in our community.
RFP – Vacant Unit Make-Ready Services
The Housing Authority of the County of Cumberland will receive proposals for vacant unit make ready services of scattered units located in the Borough of Carlisle and the Borough of Mount Holly Springs, Cumberland County, PA.
All proposals are due by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday the 8th day of July 2026. Bids can be mailed to the Housing Authority of the County of Cumberland Attn: Buck Bigler, 114 North Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA 17013.
Copies of the documents may be obtained by calling Buck Bigler, Director of Maintenance, at (717) 980-1399 or via email gbigler@cchra.com.
Attention is called to the provisions for equal opportunity, and payment of not less than the minimum salaries and wages set forth in the specifications must be paid on this project.
The work performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended 12 USC, 1701 u. The purpose of Section 3 is to ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance or HUD assisted projects covered by Section 3 shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low and very low-income persons, particularly those persons who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing.
Contract is a labor and incidental materials only contract. The Housing Authority will supply all items to be installed in unit based on the issued work order. Contracts will be issued to top three (3) contractors that offer the best service for the Authority based on scoring system. Contracts are one (1) year with two (2) years of possible contract extensions. Estimated contract cost for one (1) year is $150,000.
Those contactors wishing to visit example units can call Buck Bigler to schedule an appointment to view.
The Housing Authority of
the County of Cumberland
Mary Kuna
Executive Director
