Opportunity
Kinston Civicplus #RFP-2026-2
Environmental Testing Services for Residential Rehabilitation – City of Kinston
Posted
May 11, 2026
Respond By
May 26, 2026
Identifier
RFP-2026-2
NAICS
541380, 541620
The City of Kinston Planning Department is seeking certified firms to provide environmental testing services for residential rehabilitation programs funded by the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA). - Government Buyer: - City of Kinston Planning Department - Services Requested: - Lead-based paint inspection, risk assessment, and clearance testing for up to ten residential structures - Asbestos inspection and clearance testing - Radon inspection and clearance testing - All services include sample collection, laboratory analysis, and comprehensive reporting - Certification Requirements: - Contractors must be certified by the State of North Carolina Health Hazards Control Unit (HHCU) for lead and asbestos inspections - Radon testing must be performed by individuals certified under NRPP or NRSB - Laboratory accreditations and insurance documentation required - Scope and Performance: - Services cover both pre-rehabilitation and post-rehabilitation testing - Firms must coordinate access with property owners and provide timely turnaround - Reports must comply with HUD, EPA, NCDHHS, and NCHFA regulations - All-inclusive lump sum fees per inspection - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified and certified service providers
Description
The City of Kinston has been awarded funding through the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency for the Essential Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Pool (ESFRLP27) and the Urgent Repair Program (URP27). The solicitation seeks firms to provide testing services including lead-based paint inspection, risk assessment, lead clearance, radon testing, and asbestos inspection for up to ten residential structures within the City of Kinston and Lenoir County. The services must comply with federal, state, and local regulations and certifications. The contract will cover all aspects of testing, reporting, and coordination with property owners and project managers.