LIHEAP Crisis Assistance Program
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSALS

Lycoming-Clinton Counties Commission for Community Action (STEP), Inc. has entered into a contract with the Pennsylvania State Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to provide emergency repairs to resolve LIHEAP crises. The following types of crises are included: furnace replacement; the repair of a heating system; the repair of gas or other fuel lines; the replacement of an unrepairable heating system; the repair of broken windows (if necessary to ensure the effectiveness of other repairs or improvements); and pipe-thawing services. Specific DCED responsibilities include addressing the Crisis situation within 48 hours, or 18 hours if the situation is deemed life-threatening or health-threatening.
STEP is seeking responses to this Request for Qualifications and Proposals (RFQP) from contractors interested in providing needed HVAC services for STEP’s Crisis Assistance Program. The final number of contractors selected will be determined through a review process by STEP. Contractor’s track record, qualifications, proposal quality, and availability will be important factors in determining the selected contractors. Contractor’s ability to complete work in a timely manner and in compliance with the standards set forth by DCED will be a critical factor throughout the contract period. Chosen contractors will be issued an agreement for a three-year term, with cost proposals being reviewed annually.
 

Download & Complete the Proposal/Qualification Package

To be considered, one original copy of the qualification package must be received by STEP, on or before 4:00 pm on Friday, September 11, 2026 at:
STEP, INC.
2138 Lincoln Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
Attn: Rachelle Abbott
 

Qualification packages received after the RFQP is closed will not be accepted.
 

A briefing session will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, August 31, 2026 in STEP’s Conference Room, 2138 Lincoln Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Subcontractor’s may submit questions to Fred Englert via email at wfenglert@stepcorp.org to discuss any RFQP questions. This offer is only open to subcontractors who attend the briefing session.