Summary

This is a Statement of Bidder's Qualifications file related to the Bethlehem Housing Authority's 2026 Grass Cutting Services solicitation in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The Bethlehem Housing Authority is accepting electronic bids through PennBid for grass cutting services, with bids due by 10:00 A.M. on February 13, 2026. At the bid opening, all submissions will be read aloud at the Bethlehem Housing Authority Central Service Facility located at 1411 Pembroke Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Interested contractors may obtain specifications and bid forms at no cost through the PennBid portal at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via the "Questions" feature within PennBid. The contract term runs for one year, with a potential option to renew for an additional year contingent upon satisfactory vendor performance and willingness to maintain original contract terms.

The solicitation requires bidders to complete multiple documentation requirements, including submission of the Statement of Bidder's Qualifications along with a Non-Collusive Affidavit and HUD-mandated certifications regarding business status and ownership. Bidders must demonstrate financial stability and provide detailed business information, authorizing the Housing Authority to verify all submitted information. The contract will be awarded to the vendor offering the lowest total price for all line items combined. The solicitation encourages participation from small businesses, minority-owned enterprises, and women-owned businesses, though no specific set-aside percentages are explicitly stated. The Bethlehem Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bidding process.