Dauphin County is seeking bids for construction work involving drainage improvements, guide-rail and ADA ramp upgrades, and culvert replacements in Mifflin Township, Lykens Borough, Middle Paxton Township, and Millersburg Borough. Bids must be submitted online through PennBid by November 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. The notice requires bid security of at least 10%, a non-collusion affidavit, and compliance with Pennsylvania prevailing-wage and Public Works Employment Verification requirements.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, PEPPM, or COSTARS; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding. Confirm your item is on contract and coordinate with Procurement to piggyback. If coops aren’t available, plan a formal bid (PennBid).
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Dauphin County, PA:No accessible records or evidence of sole source awards. Attempting a sole source justification is not viable due to transparency issues. Recommended action: bypass sole source—use cooperative contracts or prepare for a formal competitive bid.
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Dauphin County uses cooperative purchasing. Piggybacking is explicitly authorized by ordinance (2022-05). The Dauphin County General Authority participates with Sourcewell.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Dauphin County
Dauphin County Board of Commissioners Commissioners' Meeting
Date: Oct 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board discussed various administrative items, including the review of several agreements and grant applications. The meeting featured an introduction of the new Director of Community and Economic Development. Representatives from Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central PA presented on their strategic growth, mentoring initiatives, and workforce development efforts, highlighting the impact of their Beyond School Walls program and upcoming events. The commissioners discussed the county's continued partnership with the organization and emphasized the importance of mentoring programs for local youth.
Dauphin County Board of Commissioners Commissioners Meeting
Date: Sep 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board discussed various administrative and financial matters, including the review of county agreements and a report on departmental budget monitoring processes and future fiscal projections. The Board also conducted an election board session to approve the relocation of a polling place. Additionally, purchase orders were approved, and updates were provided on IT security agreements, emergency preparedness exercises, and recent community outreach initiatives and events.
Dauphin County Commissioners Meeting
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The board discussed executive session topics, including personnel and litigation. The meeting covered the approval of various agreements, including adoption assistance, board appointments, prothonotary office agreements, registration and elections agreements, facility maintenance, prison agreements, and human services agreements. The Board of Elections portion focused on relocating polling places for Derry Township due to construction. Other business included budget hearings, personnel packet approval, and budget/finance reports. Commissioners also recognized local events, including the successful completion of Facts Fest 2026 and the 44th annual Hummelstown Arts Festival, and provided remarks on community outreach and support services.
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