Award
Westmoreland County Civicplus #26-17
Lead Hazard Control Services for the Westmoreland County Lead Safe Program
Recipient
Multiple qualified firms selected through RFQ process
Award Amount
$6,200,000.00
Ceiling
$6,200,000.00
Awarded
April 16, 2026
Identifier
26-17
The County of Westmoreland in Pennsylvania awarded a contract to a pool of qualified firms to provide lead-based paint hazard control services and health and safety hazard remediation in residential units throughout Westmoreland County. Funded by a $5 million HUD Lead Hazard Reduction grant, $700,000 for Healthy Homes assessments, and approximately $400,000 from Pennsylvania Department of Health funds, the program aims to perform lead paint abatement and remediation in about 144 homes over 48 months, along with healthy homes interventions in approximately 70 homes. The services include lead hazard control, healthy homes assessments, and additional testing such as radon, asbestos, and mold. Firms must hold specific certifications, have at least two years of residential work experience, and meet insurance and registration requirements. The contract is non-exclusive, with units assigned based on capacity, performance, and cost, and encourages participation from minority, women, and disadvantaged business enterprises.
Description
The County of Westmoreland is soliciting qualifications from firms to provide lead-based paint hazard control services and health and safety hazard remediation in residential units throughout Westmoreland County. The program is funded through a combination of HUD Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Control grant and Pennsylvania Department of Health appropriated federal funds. The County was awarded a $5 million Lead Hazard Reduction grant to perform lead paint abatement and remediation in approximately 144 homes over 48 months, an additional $700,000 for Healthy Home Assessments and repairs in approximately 70 homes, and $400,000 in remaining Pennsylvania Department of Health funds for about 15 eligible residential units. The services include lead hazard control and healthy homes interventions with anticipated average per unit costs of $20,000 and $11,000 respectively. Firms must have required certifications and insurance, and will be selected to join a pool of qualified contractors to perform the services as assigned by the County.