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Contract Approvals: The general idea for approving contracts is that the council acknowledges that proper procurement procedures were followed pursuant to the city code. Ask the Clerk to read the resolution. After staff explains the process, ask for comments from the dais and the public before a vote.

15-8120 R178 Authorization for Contract with Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. in the amount of $30,055.00 to provide professional consulting and engineering design services related to Canal Park River Access Point Improvements. The project will take an existing boat launch and parking lot and reimagine the park to improve ADA accessibility, create a safer environment for emergency access, and create a more welcoming place that includes additional amenities. Four (4) proposals were received. Contract shall commence upon full execution and shall cease two (2) years thereafter. Upon written agreement from the City, this contract may be extended for up to an additional three (3) months beyond the contract expiration period at the same annual terms of the initial term.

Legislation Text R178 - HRG

15-8119 R179 Authorization for Contract with Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC in the amount of $233,830.00 to provide detailed consulting and engineering services for design, construction documents and specifications, cost estimates, bidding assistance, and construction administration for the City of Allentown for the proposed MLK Trail Extension Project. The project will involve the planning, testing, and design of a 10' wide paved multi-use trail. Four (4) proposals were received. Contract shall commence upon full execution and shall cease three (3) years thereafter. Upon written agreement from the City, this contract may be extended for up to an additional two (2) one (1) year renewals beyond the contract expiration period at the same annual terms of the initial term.

Legislation Text R179 Langan Engineering and Environmental Services LLC

15-8118 R180 Authorization for Contract with Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC) in the amount of an estimated yearly sum of $28,545.00 to provide administration services of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for the entire city of Allentown PA City Government employee population. Two (2) proposals were received. Contract shall commence upon full execution and shall cease one (1) year thereafter. Upon written agreement from the City, this contract may be extended for up to an additional three (3) one (1) year renewals beyond the contract expiration period at the same annual terms of the initial term.

Legislation Text R180 - TASC

15-8117 R181 Authorization for Contract with The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company in the amount of $61,850.00 to obtain the services of a qualified contractor to perform street tree planting, tree removal, and replacement planting services within the public right-of-way in the Franklin Park area in Allentown, PA. Contractor is responsible for all PA1 calls before digging. Tree species for planting should be either Princeton Sentry Gingko or Common Hackberry, from 2-1/2 to 3 in. caliper. All work must be completed in accordance with the Shade Tree Ordinance. One (1) bid was received. The contract shall commence upon full execution and shall cease one (1) year thereafter. This contract can be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year terms beyond the contract expiration period.

Legislation Text R 181 - The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company

15-8116 R182 Authorization for Contract with Titan Tree Services, Inc. in the amount of an estimated yearly sum of $200,000.00 to secure a Contractor to perform tree services such as, but not limited to, pruning, removal, stump grinding, and emergency care as authorized by the Bureau of Engineering. Four (4) bids were received, however one (1) was rejected due to submitting an incomplete bid. The contract shall commence upon full execution and shall cease three (3) years thereafter. This contract can be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year terms beyond the contract expiration period.

Legislation Text R182- Titan Tree Services, Inc.

15-8115 R183 Authorization for Contract with Traffic Planning And Design, Inc. in the amount of $187,114.83 to provide supplementary construction inspection staff of one (1) Full-Time Transportation Construction Inspector (TCI)/Transportation Construction Manager (TCM) OR one (1) Part-Time TCI Inspector and one (1) Part-Time TCM Consultant with all certifications required for construction management, inspection, and documentation services on a PennDOT roadway. Two (2) proposals were received. Contract shall cease December 31, 2026, and may be extended for up to an additional twelve (12) months beyond the contract expiration period.

Legislation Text R 183 - Traffic Planning And Design, Inc

15-8113 R184 Authorization for Contract with Advance Auto Parts, Bergey's Truck Parts Inc., DPF Services LLC, Factory Motor Parts, Fire Line Equipment, LLC, Gilboy Automotive Group, Granturk Equipment Co., Inc., Horwith Trucks, Inc., Levan Machine & Truck Equipment, Macmillan Oil Co. of Allentown, Inc., Interstate Battery of Allentown, and Penn Power Group, LLC. in the amount of an estimated yearly sum of $1,600,000.00 to provide various parts, supplies, equipment, and accessories that the City uses for repairing city owned vehicles and equipment. The City intends to award contracts to multiple vendors to ensure coverage across all needed categories. Thirteen (13) bids were received; however (1) was rejected. The contract shall commence on January 1, 2026, and shall cease three (3) years thereafter. This contract can be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year terms beyond the contract expiration period.

Legislation Text R 184 - Vehicle Parts, Supplies, Equipment & Accessories

15-8114 R185 Authorization of Cooperative Contract(s) in an amount greater than $40,000.00 to provide the City with various goods/services, for Power Pro Equipment.

Legislation Text R 185 - Coop

Minutes of Previous Meeting

15-8111 September 24, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes

Legislation Text September 24, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes.pdf