Contractors press county to clarify RFP payment terms and training requirements

Feb 5, 2026

Contractors asked the county to amend RFP language that appeared to delay payment pending federal approval; county staff said language will be corrected to reference the PA administrator and finance department and will confirm whether ARP training costs are covered.

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Multiple contractors asked for clarification on payment terms and whether training costs (particularly asbestos/vermiculite handling) should be included in proposals. The cost proposal language originally appeared to condition payment on federal approval, prompting concerns about prompt payment and contingency contracting.

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