Delaware New Castle Civic Plus #27S-204

New Castle County Seeks Subgrantees for Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes Program

New Castle County Purchasing Division is seeking 1-3 organizations to serve as subgrantees for its HUD-funded No-Lead Program, focused on lead hazard reduction and healthy home remediation in pre-1978 residential properties. - Government Buyer: - New Castle County Purchasing Division - Program Overview: - Subgrantees will manage and deliver lead remediation and minor healthy home repairs on approximately 45-100+ homes - Each subgrantee is expected to remediate 10-20 properties - Services include lead hazard mitigation, healthy home activities, applicant recruitment and intake, documentation collection, visual inspections, risk assessments, contractor coordination, work-site inspections, and reporting - Funding and Support: - Awards range from $300,000 to $600,000 per subgrantee - Up to 10% of the budget may be used for staffing and management - Paid Lead-based Paint Supervisor Training for one staff member per subgrantee - Eligible Applicants: - Local health departments, non-profits, faith-based organizations, housing agencies, and municipalities - Period of Performance: - From contract award through June 30, 2027, with annual renewal options through December 31, 2029, or until funds are expended - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualifying organizations - Unique Requirements: - Subgrantees must provide comprehensive program management, including compliance with HUD requirements and detailed reporting - Onboarding and HUD-required training are included at the start of the contract

Description

New Castle County's Department of Community Services No-Lead Program is seeking competitive sealed bids and priced proposals for subgrantee/subrecipients to manage and provide lead remediation services and minor healthy home rehabilitation work on approximately 45-100+ properties in New Castle County between June 2026 and March 2030. The program aims to reduce lead hazards in pre-1978 homes funded by HUD grants. Selected subgrantees will be responsible for recruiting eligible applicants, conducting inspections, coordinating assessments, overseeing contractor work, and submitting required documentation. The contract term is from the date of award to June 30, 2027, with possible annual renewals through December 31, 2029, based on performance and funding.

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