Texas DIR/ESBD #RFP2026-020

Lead Risk Assessment and Clearance Reporting Services for City of Waco Housing Programs

The City of Waco Housing and Community Development Department is seeking qualified firms or individuals to provide Lead Risk Assessment and Lead Clearance Reporting services for residential properties. - Scope of work includes: - Lead paint inspection and risk assessment for single-family home units - Lead clearance examinations and reporting for each site evaluated - All services must comply with HUD Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint and Texas Environmental Lead Reduction Rule (TELRR) 25 TAC 295.212(c) - Compliance with federal regulations including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP), Build America, Buy America Act, and Section 3 Act of 1968 - Contract details: - Initial term of one year, with two automatic one-year renewals (up to three years total) - Annual funding cap of $50,000; total contract not to exceed $150,000 - Pricing includes fees for inspection, risk assessment, sampling, testing, labs, analysis, and clearance examination - Project completion timelines: 15 calendar days for Lead Inspection Risk Assessment and 15 calendar days for Clearance examination - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; services must be performed by certified Lead Risk Assessors and Managers - Vendors must register with the EUNA/Bonfire electronic bidding system to access and respond to the solicitation - Notable requirements: strict adherence to federal and state regulations, timely reporting, and compliance with various forms and certifications as outlined in the RFP documentation

Description

The City of Waco Housing and Community Development Department is seeking an experienced, qualified firm(s) or individual(s) to perform Lead Risk Assessment in conformance with HUD Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint. The work includes providing reports that meet state requirements under the Texas Environmental Lead Reduction Rule (TELRR) 25 TAC 295.212(c) for each site evaluated. The awardee must comply with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and Lead Safe Housing Rule (LSHR) found in 24 CFR Part 35. This is a multiple award contract for shared services related to lead risk assessment and reporting. Sealed proposals are due by July 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

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