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4 The Authority | February 2025 PMAA M ember P rogram B enefits for A uthorities Don’t Miss Out on Potential Savings for your Authority in 2025 PMAA is the largest association in the Commonwealth specifically representing the interests of municipal authorities by providing services that include government advocacy, education and training, publications, and group programs. By maintaining close contact with state agencies and officials, other local government associations, and private consultants, PMAA serves as a clearinghouse for any questions our members may have and provides sources of information such as sample resolutions, by-laws, job descriptions, rules and regulations, and more. In addition, the Association’s legal counsel is available to answer the more complex legal concerns impacting authorities. As a PMAA member, authorities can participate in group programs offering discounted rates. These programs have been through committees to ensure PMAA continues to offer the very best services to the membership. As authority needs change, PMAA has the ability to modify or add group programs to meet the changing environment. We encourage you to review the options available and reach out if you have any questions on how your authority can benefit in the new year. • 1Mark™ This is a web-based solution that provides authorities with a low-cost, monthly subscription plan for managing GIS Mapping, Field LEAD Inventory and PA-1Call tickets. Users can overlay GIS mapping onto the One Call dig site using Google Maps for access by field staff on their mobile device. Contact: Tony Hoare, (866) 935-1533, support@1mark.org, www.1mark.work • HDH & MRM Worker’s Comp, Property, Casualty, Environmental, Liability Insurance This program includes general liability, property, auto, public official’s liability, workers’ compensation, and miscellaneous municipal coverage. Contact: Suzanne Chybrzynski, (412) 992-2829, Suzanne.chybrzynski@hubinternational.com, www.mrmtrust.com • Life, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance This program provides group life, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance benefits under National Insurance Services. Contact: Clyde Villa, (800) 627-3660, cvilla@nisbenefits.com, www.nisbenefits.com • PennBid Program Electronic Bid Management System Authorities and engineering firms can more efficiently manage all aspects of their sealed bid process through the secure internet portal offered through PennBid. Provided at no cost to authorities and design firms, PennBid leverages deep vendor pools to promote aggressive pricing. The trend of favoring e-procurement over traditional paper-based processes is a result of proven efficiency from a cost, resource, and time perspective. Contact: Freddy Lutz, (610) 693-4769, info@PennBid.net, www.pennbid.net Continued on page 63.