The Borough of Jenkintown has issued two addenda to the Request for Proposals (RFP) for consultant services to develop a Master Plan for the Jenkintown Library.

The Jenkintown Library Board of Trustees is seeking a qualified consultant to assess the existing facility and develop a long-range master plan to guide the Library’s transformation into a 21st Century community anchor institution. The project, which is anticipated to take four to six months with an estimated start date of October 1, 2026, has a not-to-exceed budget of $163,800.

Addendum 1, published August 21, 2026, provides responses to proposer questions regarding the scope of work, submission requirements, and project logistics, including clarification that the Library walkthrough was not mandatory and that attendance will not affect proposal evaluation. Seven firms attended the walkthrough.

Addendum 2 provides the Library’s Strategic Plan, developed at the Board of Trustees’ 2024 Winter Retreat. The plan identifies key priorities for the Library including improved work and study space, ADA accessibility through the addition of an elevator, HVAC replacement, local history preservation, sustainability goals, and parking lot improvements. The Board views the master plan as a critical step toward energizing the community, attracting public funding, and ensuring the long-term viability of the Library.

Click here to read Addendum 1 — Proposer Questions and Responses (PDF).

Click here to read Addendum 2 — Library Strategic Plan (PDF).

Interested firms may direct questions to the Borough Manager’s office at glocke@jenkintownboro.com or (215) 885-0700.

The Borough of Jenkintown is proud to announce that it has been awarded a 2026 PennDOT Green Light Go Grant of $261,120.00 for Phase 2 improvements at the intersection of Walnut St and Runnymede Ave.

Phase 2 improvements will be a complete modernization of:

• traffic signal, including mast arms,
• radar detection in place of traffic loops
• curb ramps
• push buttons
• countdown signal heads

Incidental work such as conduit, wiring and controller upgrades is also included.

View the official press release here (PDF).

Jenkintown Borough recently completed a successful partnership with Easton’s Lafayette College Internship Program.  

Lafayette College Senior, Adam Fox (major: Philosophy and Government & Law), was brought in to fill the role of Community Engagement Coordinator.  One of the many projects Adam worked on was a modernization of the Borough’s communication models.  He planned and laid the groundwork for an overhaul of Jenkintown Borough’s website making it ADA compliant, as well as streamlining the Borough’s communications protocol with residents as well as social media posts.   Adam presented his plan to Borough Council in July at the monthly meeting and now these changes are on schedule to be implemented and rolled out within the next few months.   

Jenkintown Borough is seeking proposals for consulting services for design and engineering services needed for a master plan for the Jenkintown Library. All proposals presented will be in accordance with this Request for Proposals (“RFP” and/or “Proposal”) specifications. One (1) electronic copy of each proposal shall be submitted to and received by e-mail at glocke@jenkintownboro.com with the subject line as “RFP – Jenkintown Library Master Plan” on or before 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026. No hard copies are required.

A pre-proposal walkthrough will be conducted at 9:00 am, Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at Jenkintown Library, 460 York Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046. All questions concerning this RFP must be submitted by 4:00 pm, Friday, August 14, 2026, by e-mail to: glocke@jenkintownboro.com. No questions received after this date and time will be acknowledged or answered. All questions will be answered by addendum to this RFP by Friday, August 21, 2026. A consultant is also referred to as a proposer throughout the RFP.

The contact information for the RFP is the following. All inquiries must be submitted by e-mail; no phone calls will be accepted.

Read / Download the entire Request For Proposal Here.

This week’s curbside trash and recycling collection will not be affected by the Fourth of July holiday and will be collected as regularly scheduled on Friday, July 3rd.

Due to the forecast of excessive heat on Friday, Republic Services will be starting the curbside collection of trash and recycling one hour earlier (6:00 AM) than usual to help protect the health and safety of their workers. If you have trash or recycling to be picked up, please place it curbside Thursday night or no later than 6:00 AM Friday morning.