THIRD PARTY FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES/CERTIFIED FLOODPLAIN MANAGER
Position Summary
The Borough of West Pittston seeks a qualified third-party floodplain management provider to serve as the Borough’s Floodplain Manager. West Pittston Borough is a class 7 CRS community and the Floodplain Manager would be responsible for annual reports related to the CRS program. The selected provider will administer and enforce all applicable local, state, and federal floodplain management regulations and will support the Borough’s continued compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program, Pennsylvania floodplain management requirements, FEMA regulations, and all applicable Borough ordinances governing development in identified flood hazard areas. The Floodplain Manager shall serve as the Borough’s primary point of contact for floodplain permitting, inspections, compliance monitoring, public education, and coordination with PEMA, FEMA, DEP, and other relevant agencies.
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
Proposals must be received by the Borough no later than 4:00 p.m. on August 31, 2026. Proposals may be submitted electronically, by mail, or in person. Each proposal should be clearly marked with the proposer’s name and the title “Proposal for Third-Party Floodplain Management Services / Floodplain Manager.”
RFP
Recommended proposal contents include: (1) proposed fee schedule; (2) non-discrimination statement; (3) non-collusion statement; (4) description of office location, staffing, hours, forms, and workflow used to provide floodplain management services; (5) software, reporting, and billing capabilities; (6) documentation demonstrating authorization or qualifications to provide the requested services; (7) proof of liability and workers’ compensation insurance, including a certificate of insurance naming the Borough as an additional insured; (8) at least three municipal references, preferably from Luzerne County municipalities; (9) names of the individuals who would be assigned to serve West Pittston Borough, including backup personnel; and (10) confirmation of staffing capacity to ensure continuity of service during absences or scheduling conflicts; (11) disclose any existing or prior relationships or professional affiliations with Borough officials or professional service providers.
Proposals shall be addressed to:
West Pittston Borough Council: Floodplain Management, 555 Exeter Avenue, West Pittston, PA 18643;manager@westpittstonBorough.com
