Please be advised that bids were opened for fall commodities on September 28, 2023 and the tabulations are available on the SHACOG Purchasing Alliance website for the following commodities:
Please remember that participating municipalities must formally accept the bids to secure the prices offered by the vendors. Each municipality is responsible for accepting these bids. This should be done no later than December 12, 2023. If the vendors do not receive this notice by this date, they are not obligated to honor these prices. A sample bid acceptance letter can be found here. Should you have any questions or require additional information concerning the above, please do not hesitate to contact the SHACOG office. The QVCOG will again be partnering with Mr. Tyler Lukart of Optimus Risk Services to provide a flagger certification training for QVCOG member communities and their public works departments. Last year (May 2022) The QVCOG put on a similar event which was well attended and received. This year's event will take place on December 14, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. at the Aleppo Township Public Works Garage (100 North Drive Sewickley, PA 15143). Attendees will receive a 3-year flagger certification upon completion of the course. This is a great opportunity for new(er) Public Works employees or those who could not make last year's offering. Interested participants may find the registration form here. Registration forms will need to be completed and sent back to Executive Director Conners via email ([email protected]) no later than November 30, 2023.
As has been a staple of past QVCOG Annual Dinner events, this year’s event recognized a regional public servant who exemplifies a commitment to their community and public service as a whole. Ms. Barbara Carrier, Mayor of Glen Osborne Borough and QVCOG Board President nominated Ms. Diane Vierling, Glen Osborne Borough Secretary for her many years of serving the Borough. The nomination was unanimously approved by the QVCOG Board of Supervisors at their September 20, 2023 meeting.
Ms. Diane Vierling, Glen Osborne Borough Secretary-Treasurer, will be celebrating 13 years of service to the community in November 2023. Without question, Diane is and has been the “face" of the Borough as she is the person most Glen Osborne residents have first contact with whether by phone call, email, or through an in person visit. It is not an uncommon site to see residents stop by the Borough office with their concerns/questions and leave with a helpful solution and a new friend. Diane directs the municipal traffic for all departments, commissions, and Borough Council. Per Glen Osborne Borough Mayor Barbara Carrier’s nomination email, “Diane is very respected by the community as someone who listens to inquiries and does her best to help solve situations with kindness and compassion.” In addition to serving Glen Osborne, Diane also works part-time for Sewickley Borough serving as the primary municipal contact for their Shade Tree Commission. Per an email from Sewickley Borough Manager Donna Kaib, “Although Diane’s work with Sewickley Borough in general is limited, I do want to say that she is a wonderful and pleasant person to work with. She is always willing to assist the public and help in any way possible. Her values and dedication to Glen Osborne and Sewickley Borough are unmeasurable.” Allegheny County recently launched a Recycling Drop-Off tool to assist residents with identifying locations for recycling items including batteries, glass, and lightbulbs. Also, disposal locations for over-the-counter and prescription medications are cited on the map. Please check each company's website for the most up to date details regarding time, materials, and possible fees. The tool can be accessed here:
The QVCOG’s Annual Dinner is set to take place on Thursday, October 5th at the Edgeworth Club (511 East Dr, Sewickley, PA 15143). The event’s Keynote Speaker will be Mr. Tom Baker, current Executive Director for North Hills Community Outreach. For 8 years (2013-2021) Mr. Baker served as a Councilperson for Allegheny County Council District 1 which includes seven QVCOG member communities. Mr. Baker has also been heavily involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh. As a part of the event donations will be raised through multiple raffles with proceeds benefiting Animal Friends of Pittsburgh.
Event Details What: 2023 Quaker Valley Council of Governments Annual Dinner When: October 5, 2022; 7 PM (6 PM Hospitality) Where: The Edgeworth Club – 511 East Drive, Edgeworth, PA 15143 Interested parties may access the registration form here. Sponsorship Opportunities The QVCOG appreciates the support of past sponsors and encourages all of our organizational partners (engineering & law firms, consulting agencies, local businesses, etc.) to consider serving as a sponsor for this year's event. Sponsorships assist the QVCOG in organizing the annual dinner event which helps promote intergovernmental cooperation and recognition of the public servants and elected officials within our 15 member communities. There are two levels of sponsorship for the 2023 Annual Dinner (details below). Gold Level - $300 - 1/2 page program advertisement and year-long website recognition; and - 2 complimentary tickets to the event. Platinum Level - $500 - Recognition as Hospitality Hour Sponsor; - Full page program advertisement and year-long website recognition; and - 2 complimentary tickets to the event. Interested sponsors may access the sponsorship form here. Please return the form with a check made payable to the Quaker Valley Council of Governments. Due to the constrained timeline, payments will be accepted through October 5th. The QVCOG is proud to announce that Mr. Tom Baker, current Executive Director for North Hills Community Outreach, will be serving as the 2023 Annual Dinner's Keynote Speaker. For 8 years (2013-2021) Mr. Baker served as a Councilperson for Allegheny County Council District 1 which includes seven QVCOG member communities (Avalon Borough, Ben Avon Borough, Emsworth Borough, Kilbuck Township, Glenfield Borough, Haysville Borough, and Glen Osborne Borough). Mr. Baker has also been heavily involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh.
The Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund (GEDTF) application period is now open and will run through September 22, 2023. This Grant allows municipalities and councils of government (COGs) to carry out important economic development projects for current and future use. Administered by the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC), these grants provide financial assistance to entities to facilitate economic development projects within Allegheny County. This Grant stream has no income requirement and all QCVOG member communities can apply! Eligible projects can be found below.
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The Allegheny League of Municipalities (ALOM) is hosting a free Public Works training opportunity on October 4, 2023. The event will be taking place at the Chadwick at Wexford (10545 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA 15090) from 7:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Educational topics will include the following:
- MS4/Sanitary O&M Trainings; - Asset Management Operations; - New Paving BMPs; and - Safety/PPE Those interested can register for the event here. Allegheny County is seeking input from municipal officials (i.e. staff, elected officials, planning commissions, zoning hearing boards, etc.) for their initiative to update the existing comprehensive plan. The current plan establishes a vision for the County’s future and provides a framework for decision making and cross-collaboration. It is a tool for finding solutions to problems and needs, pursuing opportunities, and enhancing the lives of residents.
The updated plan will seek to answer questions like: What are the County’s priorities? What can the County affect directly? What can the County affect indirectly? What should the County spend money on? Interested parties can access the survey here. QVCOG member communities are automatically entered into the SHACOG Purchasing Alliance. Participating communities are asked to complete the 2023 Estimated Requirements Survey for Fall Commodities by Friday, September 1, 2023.
Contingent upon survey responses, the following general categories comprise the list of items on which SHACOG anticipates receiving bids: • Anti-Skid Material • Bagged Ice and Snow Melt • Bagged Rock Salt • Calcium Chloride • Enhanced Deicer (Enhanced Deicing Salt Product) • Gasoline and Diesel Fuel • Grass Seed • Infield Conditioner - Soil Amendment • Liquid Calcium Chloride • Liquid Magnesium Chloride • Lubricants, which include: • Antifreeze • Diesel Oil • Gear Oil • Heavy Duty Grease • Hydraulic Oil • Motor Oil • Transmission Fluid • Universal Tractor Fluid • Windshield Washer Fluid • Pesticides, which include: • Fungicides • Herbicides • Insecticides • Plant Growth Regulators • Pre-Mixed Salt Brine • Snow Plow Blades and Cutting Edges • Solar Salt (for Brine Production) - Bags and Bulk Please be reminded that these are general categories. It is important to examine the various items within these categories to identify your community's needs. This list also changes each year due to lack of demand, no bids being received, and requests for new inclusions. As an aid for prior users, there is a two-year history of estimates previously submitted for each existing item. Many find this information to be of value in providing a current estimate. In addition, if a product your community uses does not appear in the list, you can note that item for inclusion in the bid. The survey is to be completed online and is available at the SHACOG Purchasing Alliance website at www.shacog.com. If you need assistance in accessing or completing the survey, call Sue Dawson (412-429-1130) at the SHACOG office. You only have to complete the surveys for the products in which you have an interest. There is no need to attempt to complete a survey for a commodity which your municipality does not use. |