Provide the following insurance coverages: 1. County insurance package which includes the following coverage lines: property, inland marine, systems breakdown, general liability, umbrella, automobile, crime and employee benefits liability. 2. County insurance policies for the following: public officials/employment practices liability, cyber liability, commercial property (keystone job corps), children & youth liability, mental health/developmental services liability, area agency on aging liability, drug & alcohol liability, law enforcement liability, excess law enforcement liability, emergency dispatchers liability, public defenders liability, fiduciary liability, and excess workers compensation.
Provide the following insurance coverages: 1. County insurance package which includes the following coverage lines: property, inland marine, systems breakdown, general liability, umbrella, automobile, crime and employee benefits liability. 2. County insurance policies for the following: public officials/employment practices liability, cyber liability, commercial property (keystone job corps), children & youth liability, mental health/developmental services liability, area agency on aging liability, drug & alcohol liability, law enforcement liability, excess law enforcement liability, emergency dispatchers liability, public defenders liability, fiduciary liability, and excess workers compensation.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $25,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and COSTARS; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Luzerne County, PA:There is no precedent for sole source awards over $25,000. Expect high friction and uncertainty; pursuing this requires navigating a process the county does not appear to use. Practical approach: bypass and redirect to cooperative purchasing.
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You can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
Luzerne County has used cooperative purchasing (e.g., Sourcewell membership and past COSTARS use). Note: the Purchasing Manual requires County Council approval for cooperative purchasing agreements.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Luzerne County
Newport Township Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed the sale of the local sewer system to the Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority, focusing on inquiries regarding infrastructure capacity and potential industrial water usage. The meeting included the review of monthly reports from the police, code enforcement, fire, and parks and recreation departments, along with the processing of financial bills. Residents provided public comment regarding the paving of an access road and the necessity for gates to control traffic flow. An update was also provided regarding the development of the park located on Railroad Street.
Advisory Board for Luzerne County Children, Youth, and Families Meeting Minutes
Date: Apr 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting included a Director's Report detailing the county's third year as an FEI county, success in truancy prevention, the implementation of weekly orientation training for new staff, and upcoming Child Abuse Prevention month events. Management provided updates on staffing shifts, intern recruitment, state licensing, and recent administrative successes. Committee reports were presented covering bylaws, fundraising initiatives like 'Dining for Dollars' and the RailRiders CYF game, and education outreach plans for the upcoming school year. The board also received a financial update confirming all bills are up to date.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Luzerne County.
Luzerne County Board Of Elections And Registration Election Board Meeting
Date: Sep 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting focused on the adoption of the agenda and a public comment session regarding election petitions and the utilization of ballot dropboxes. Discussions covered the procedures for ballot delivery via designated agent forms, voter accessibility, budget considerations for maintaining dropboxes, and the importance of specific pole worker training to avoid instances of voter intimidation.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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