LEGAL NOTICE

INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)

The McKean County Housing Authority (MCHA) and a Partnership in Housing, Inc. (APIH), shall receive sealed bids at 415 West Main Street, Smethport, Pennsylvania 16749, until 3 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Friday, August 15, 2025

SOLICITATION NO: 2025-008

Three (3) 2025 or newer 250/2500 series pick-up trucks

One (1) 2025 or newer Ford Escape

IFB documents can be requested via email:

pjfitzsimmons@

mcrha.org

or online at www.mckean

countyhousing.com

IFB documents are also available at the following location for review:

McKean County

Housing

Authority

415 West Main Street

Smethport, PA

16749

McKean County Housing Authority (hereinafter referred to as “MCHA”) and A Partnership in Housing, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “APIH) are soliciting a sealed bid from qualified vendors, contractors/companies (hereinafter referred to as “Bidder or Firm, or Contractor”) for the purchase and delivery of three (3) 2025 or newer 250/2500 pick-up trucks and one (1) 2025 or newer Ford Escape as specified in this solicitation. Included in this IFB MCHA/APIH is offering two (2) vehicles for trade-in. Sealed bids will be received until 3:00 PM Smethport, Pennsylvania local time on August 15, 2025. Late bids will not be accepted or opened.

Bidders are required to submit sealed bids. The bidder’s bid should be prepared simply and economically and should provide all information it considers pertinent to its qualification for Invitation for Bids Qualifications contained herein. Emphasis should be placed on completeness of services offered and clarity of content.

The bid must be received no later than 3:00 PM on Friday, August 15, 2025. All sealed bids should be mailed or delivered to the following mailing address:

McKean County Housing

Authority

Attn: Patty

Fitzsimmons,

Executive

Administrator

415 West Main Street

Smethport, PA 16749

This Invitation for Bids contains submission requirements, scope of services, period of services, terms and conditions and other pertinent information for submitting a proper and responsive bid. Prospective Bidders desiring any explanation or interpretation of the solicitation must request it, in writing, by the deadline identified in the IFB (see Section 2. IFB INFORMATION

AT A GLANCE).

Late submissions will not be accepted. Submissions received prior to the opening will be held in confidence until the opening. After evaluation of the responses, the Contract will be awarded to the most responsible /responsive Bidder(s) representing the “Best Value” to MCHA/APIH. MCHA/APIH reserves the right to reject any and all submissions.