1-RFI 2026-005c Need Additional Lead Abatement Contractors 110626.pdf

CITY OF CHESTER – LEAD-SAFE AND HEALTHY HOMES PROGRAM

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI Number 2026-005c)

PA-CERTIFIED LEAD ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR

(HYPERLINKED) TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION 1

2. BACKGROUND 2

3. SCOPE OF WORK 2

A. Lead Remediation 3 B. On Site Lead Safe Work Practices 3 C. Scope of Work 3 D. Post-Renovation Cleaning and Clearance 3

4. QUALIFICATIONS 3

5. REQUIRED RFI SUBMISSION DOCUMENTATION 4

6. DEADLINES 5

7. NEXT STEPS 5

8. EXHIBIT A: SUGGESTED BUDGETARY COMPONENT PRICING 5

1. INTRODUCTION

The City of Chester is soliciting information from several qualified, certified, lead abatement contractors to provide lead hazard reduction services for approximately 120 residential parcels over a three-year period. This Lead Hazard Reduction Program is primarily funded through a Lead Hazard Reduction Grant awarded by the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and will be administered by the City’s Bureau of Health.

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The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to identify qualified, insured and lead certified contractors interested in providing the goods and services described in section 3 “Scope of Work”. Information submitted in response to this RFI will be used to evaluate contractor qualifications, experience, capacity, and interest. The City anticipates this RFI solicitation will yield a City-vetted shortlist of 2-4 lead abatement contractors to support this three-year program in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local procurement requirements.

This project seeks to renovate and repair building components in Chester residential housing. Building components may contain lead-based paint which may cause health problems for residents. This includes deteriorating lead-based paint, and areas containing intact lead-based paint deemed likely to become a hazard in the future.

2. BACKGROUND

Chester, Pennsylvania (Delaware County), is a predominantly African American, economically disadvantaged city with a long-standing history of environmental and public health challenges. Many of the homes in Chester were built prior to 1978 when lead paint was banned. A significant portion of residents still live in these homes. These aging homes pose serious health risks to Chester residents today, perpetuating cycles of social, economic, environmental and health inequities. Most of the homes for this project will primarily be twin homes with two to three bedrooms; however, single family homes and apartments may also be included.

3. SCOPE OF WORK

The City of Chester Bureau of Health invites licensed, insured, PA-Certified Lead Contractors with PA-Certified Lead Supervisors and PA-Certified Lead Workers on payroll to provide lead abatement and remediation services in residential buildings including multi-unit facilities. This lead abatement work is paid for by secured grant funds from the City of Chester Bureau of Health.

The selected contractor(s) will work under the direction of the City of Chester, Bureau of Health in collaboration with City’s Housing Rehabilitation Specialist and third-party PA-Certified Lead Inspection Risk Assessments (LIRA) professional services firms, already contracted by the City for this program. The LIRA will perform and provide a Property Work Specification (i.e., Scope of Work) for each parcel. All individual workers

Page 2 RFI Number 2026-005c PA Certified Lead Abatement Contractor Version 1.1 and supervisors must have current lead certifications prior to the commencement of work and be able to substantiate accordingly.

The contractor(s) shall perform all necessary services provided under a Three-Way Party Agreement between the City, the Property Owner, and the Lead Abatement Contractor. Prospective contractor(s) shall provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for Lead Abatement.

A. Lead Remediation Remediation activities may include but are not limited to, stabilizing areas of loose and flaking paint on interior and exterior walls and building surfaces, replacement of windows, encapsulation of areas of deteriorating lead paint, replacement or maintenance of building components, floor and deck repair.

B. On Site Lead Safe Work Practices Lead-safe work practices must be followed as part of this project. This includes work site containment and occupant protection. If properties in this project are occupied, residents may need to be relocated for the duration of the renovation.

C. Scope of Work Adherence to the “Scope of Work” prepared by the Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor (LIRA). Completing remediation of all identified lead hazards.

D. Post-Renovation Cleaning and Clearance A certified lead inspector will conduct a visual inspection and clearance wipe sampling upon completion of cleaning activities. Upon completion of a successful visual inspection, indicating no residual dust or debris present, wipe sampling will be conducted. If clearance wipe sampling fails to pass the observed clearance criteria, the area will be re-cleaned and retested at the expense of the contractor until it meets or exceeds the clearance criteria.

4. QUALIFICATIONS

The contractor(s) selected must be:

1. Registered with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, Bureau of Occupational & Industrial Safety as a Lead Contractor.

2. Must have current PA-certified Lead Supervisors and PA-certified Lead Workers on payroll. No subcontractors or 1099 employees.

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3. Follow adherence to HUD Guidelines for evaluation and control of Lead Based Paint Hazards. Since Pennsylvania has been authorized by the EPA to administer their own Lead-Based Paint Activities Program, EPA certification should not be required to conduct the activities listed in the Scope for this RFI.

4. Other factors include but are not limited to:

1. Must be willing to be part of a pool of lead abatement contractors.

(Abatement work for this project is not exclusive to one contractor)

2. Must be willing to work within a suggested budgetary component list and not to exceed $24,499.99 per parcel to comply with procurement law.

Exceptions may apply. See Exhibit A

3. Must pay Delaware County, PA Davis-Bacon Wages to comply with federal grant guidelines,

4. Overall qualification of the firm;

5. Overall qualifications of individual(s) within the firm most responsible for carrying out the service;

6. Specific qualifications of the firm relative to the proposed Scope of Work;

7. Specific qualifications of individual(s) within the firm most responsible for carrying out the service relative to the proposed Scope of Work;

8. References (preferably HUD-related residential properties)

9. Licenses and professional designations;

10.Ability to provide the service in a timely manner 11.Liability insurance and Workers Compensation

5. REQUIRED RFI SUBMISSION DOCUMENTATION

a. Questionnaire

b. Organization Chart

c. Resumes of Key Personnel who will be assigned to this project

d. Provide three different lead abatement project summaries (include pictures)

e. Attest that your firm has read and agreed to work within the suggested budgetary components (See Exhibit A)

f. Attest that your firm understands this is a Davis Bacon Prevailing Wage

Project (Delaware County, PA)

g. Non-Collusion Affidavit

h. Public Works Employment Verification Form

i. Certificate of Insurance

j. PA-Certified Lead Contractor (copy of valid certificate)

k. PA-Certified Lead Supervisor Identification Card(s) must not be expired

l. PA-Certified Lead Worker Identification Card(s) must not be expired

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n. Campaign Contributions Disclosure

o. Workers Compensation Acknowledgement

p. Debarment and Suspension Acknowledgement

q. Sexual Harassment and Non-Discrimination Acknowledgemnt

6. DEADLINES

a. PennBid RFI Posting Date/Time: 5:00 PM 11/06/26

b. PennBid RFI Q&A Deadline Date/Time: 5:00 PM 11/13/26

c. PennBid RFI Closing Date/Time: 5:00 PM 11/27/26

7. NEXT STEPS

Based on the responses received, the City of Chester may select none, one or multiple companies for a 30-minute virtual interview. The City intends to notify the selected contractors by the early December timeframe. The City is not at liberty to share any feedback regarding the evaluation of your submission.

8. EXHIBIT A: SUGGESTED BUDGETARY COMPONENT PRICING

See next page

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Suggested Budgetary Component Price List

November 1, 2026

Component Treatment Price 1 Access Door/ Panel

(In House) Repair (re-hang, plane edges, replace broken hinges , etc.) door to prevent edges from contact with frame, then stabilize deteriorated paint, prepare surfaces, (primer, (2) coats semi-gloss paint or polyurethane

$47.00 ea.

2 Apron Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, (primer, (2) coats semi-gloss paint or polyurethane) (Exterior paint where necessary)

$43.00 ea.

3 Apron Replacement of the component with new wood that is properly coated (Exterior paint, where necessary)

$86.00 ea.

4 Arch Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats semi-gloss paint or polyurethane

$72.74

5 Awning Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats of (Exterior paint) $6.00 ft.

6 Baseboard Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, (primer, (2) coats semi-gloss paint or polyurethane)

$5.00 ft.

7 Baseboard Replace with new, properly painted or coated approved material $10.00 ft.

8 Bathtub Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, coat with primer, and (2) coats of appropriate high gloss paint

$50.00

9 Beams Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats semi-gloss paint (Exterior paint where necessary)

$10.50 ft.

10 Cabinet Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats semi-gloss paint or polyurethane (Exterior paint where necessary)

$54.00 ea.

11 Cabinet Replace with new (+30%, must supply purchase receipt) TBD

12 Capping Install new or replace, and properly install $17.00 ft.

13 Caulking Seal openings with silicone caulk or as specified $2.00 ft2

14 Ceiling Repair surface damage or replace / cover with approved material (If necessary, coat with primer and (2) coats of paint)

$5.90 ft2

15 Ceiling Remove deteriorated paint, prep surface, coat with primer, and (2) coats of paint (Exterior paint where necessary)

$4.30 ft2

16 Ceiling Tank Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, coat with primer, and (2) coats of appropriate high-gloss paint

$50

17 Ceiling tiles Replace “drop” ceiling tiles with new tiles $2.50 ft2 18 Ceiling tiles Install “drop” ceiling with new tiles and metal supports $8.00 ft2 19 Chair Rail Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, (primer, (2) coats semi-gloss paint or polyurethane) $5.25 ft.

20 Chimney Repair/pointing $12.00 ft2

21 Cleaning Contractor will clean all areas by removal and properly dispose of all debris and refuse, HEPA vacuuming, and washing of all surfaces in the property to remove lead dust, to meet HUD/EPA clearance levels

$1090.00

22 Clothesline Post Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats (Exterior paint) $5.00 ft.

23 Demolition Demolish structurally unsafe porch, shed kitchen, or similar area. Install exterior door, weatherproof wall, step, etc. as needed $4.00 ft2

24 Door Repair (re-hang, plane edges, replace broken hinges, etc.) door to prevent edges from contact with frame, then stabilize deteriorated paint, prepare surfaces, (primer, (2) coats semi-gloss paint or polyurethane)

$150.00 ea.

25 Door

(Wood or Metal Pre-hung)

Replacement – install a new painted or properly coated door, stabilize deteriorated paint on jamb and trim, including all hardware and weather-stripping.

$1150.00 ea.

26 Door (Glass/ Pane Repair)

Replacement –Broken, cracked, or missing $78.00 ea.

27 Door (Wood) Replacement (Slab- install new painted or properly coated door, stabilize deteriorated paint on frame, jamb, and trim. Re-paint or install new painted or coated trim, including all hardware. (Solid Core for entry Doors)

$598.00 ea.

Solid core

28 Door Frame Strip or remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, (primer, (2) coats semi-gloss paint or polyurethane)

$83.00 ea.

29 Door hardware (Ext) Install a new exterior door handle/lockset and catch. Provide 2 keys for each lock. $80.00ea.

30 Door Hardware (Int.) Install a new interior door handle and catch $46.00 ea.

31 Door Pre-hung

(Wood Interior) Replacement – install a new painted or properly coated door, stabilize deteriorated paint on jamb and trim, and include all hardware.

$450.00 ea.

32 Drainpipe/gutter Replace with new material, properly fastened and caulked/sealed, or remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats (Exterior paint)

$6.75 ft.

33 Exhaust fan Repair or replace with a new one $350.00 34 Exhaust Fan Install new $350.00

35 Exterior Drain/Pipe Base, Floor/Ground Drain

Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats of (Exterior paint) $6.00 ft.

36 Exterior Fence / Gate Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats of (Exterior paint) $6.50 ft.

37 Faucet, Mailbox, etc. Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats of (Exterior paint) $10.00 ea.

38 Floor Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, and (2) coats of floor paint, or polyurethane (Exterior floor/ deck paint when necessary)

$5.30 ft2

39 Floor Shampoo / Wet clean carpet or Remove carpet, staples, and padding $2.00 ft2 40 Floor Cover with ¼” or ½” plywood (pressure-treated when necessary), appropriately fastened, install ¼ round molding at the wall, caulk the juncture, primer, (2) coats of floor paint or polyurethane

$7.75 ft2

41 Floor Cover with ½ or ¾ plywood (pressure-treated when necessary) appropriately fastened, then cover with approved flooring (vinyl tile, sheet goods, etc., and install ¼ round molding or vinyl cove base at the wall, caulk juncture, as indicated

$11.50 ft2

42 Floor beam Install or repair the floor beam $16.00 ft2

43 Furniture (Exterior) Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats of (Exterior paint) $65.00 ea.

44 Furniture/ Debris/Clutter

Moving excessive furniture, debris, or clutter from the property to access work areas.

$70.00 to $550.00 Per Unit

45 Ground Drain Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats of (Exterior paint) $10.00 ea.

46 Header Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats of (Exterior paint) $43.00 ea.

47 Heat Vent Cover Replace or remove deteriorated paint, prepare surfaces, primer, and (2) coats of semi-gloss paint

$32.00 ea.

48 Heater Repair or Replace TBD

49 HEPA Vacuum New in box for resident $182.00 per

50 Lamp Post Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats (Exterior paint) $5.00 ft.

51 Mantle or Fireplace Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats semi-gloss paint or polyurethane $80.00

52 Masonry Repair Concrete steps, walkway, sidewalk, etc. $10.00 53 Mold Remediation Remediate to industry’s best practice standards, remove affected component, remediate mold, repair / replace with new, and properly coat or cover $7.50 ft2

54 Oil Tank Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, coat with primer, and (2) coats of appropriate high-gloss paint

$125.00

55 Pipes / Pipes Enclosure

Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats semi-gloss paint (Exterior paint where necessary)

$5.00 ft.

56 Pole Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, (primer, (2) coats semi-gloss paint (Exterior paint where necessary)

$5.25 ft.

57 Porch Columns and Bases

Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats of (Exterior paint) $85.00 ea.

58 Porch Floor Apron Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, 2 coats of (Exterior paint) $4.75 ft2 59 Radiator or Cover Remove deteriorated paint from the component, prepare the surface, and re-paint with appropriate radiator paint $63.00 ea.

60 Roof (1) Coat $2.00 ft2

61 Roof (2) Paper $4.00 ft2

62 Roof (3) Rubber $6.00 ft2

63 Roof Cornice Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats of (Exterior paint) $8.00 ft2 64 Roof Cornice Replace deteriorated wood, primer, (2) coats of (Exterior paint) $19.00 ft2

65 Roof Cornice Remove loose paint, and cover (cap) with approved material (aluminum, vinyl, etc.)

$22.00 ft2

66 Roof Divider Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats of (Exterior paint) $63.00 ea.

67 Security Bracket Install new $110.00

68 Shelves Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, and (2) coats of paint or polyurethane

$5.25 ft.

69 Shower Enclosure Properly install the shower wall enclosure $815.00

70 Sill/ Stool/ Ledge Strip or remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, (primer, (2) coats semi-gloss paint or polyurethane) (Exterior paint where necessary)

$43.00 ea.

71 Sill/ Stool/ Ledge Replacement of the component with new pressure-treated wood that is properly coated (Exterior paint, where necessary)

$85 ea.

72 Sink Repair a leaking drain TBD

73 Sink / Wash Tub Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, coat with primer, and (2) coats of appropriate high-gloss paint

$60.00

74 Skylight Remove deteriorated paint, prepare the surface, primer, and (2) coats of paint $64.00

75 Soil Remediation Grass, Mulch, Cement, Other $6.75 ft2 76 Stain Glass Prepare the surface, coat with polyurethane $55.00

77 Stair Handrail Party Railing

Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats semi-gloss paint or polyurethane

$6.00 ft.

78 Stair Handrail Replace and properly finish $10.50 ft.

79 Stair Post Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats semi-gloss paint or polyurethane $47.00

80 Stair Riser Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, and (2) coats of floor/deck paint or polyurethane

$9.25 ea.

81 Stair Riser (Interior)

Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surfaces, primer, and (2) coats of floor/deck paint or polyurethane

$9.25 ea.

82 Stair Riser (Exterior)

Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, and coat with (exterior floor /deck paint)

$9.25 ea.

83 Stair Spindles & Base Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats semi-gloss paint or polyurethane, or replace with new

$8.25 ea.

84 Stair Tread Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, and (2) coats of floor/deck paint or polyurethane

$9.25 ea.

85 Stair Tread (Interior)

Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surfaces, primer, and (2) coats of floor/deck paint or polyurethane (carpet tread covers-glued & nailed or stapled)

$14.00 ea.

86 Stair Tread (Exterior)

Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, and coat with (exterior floor /deck paint)

$9.25 ea.

87 Stair Tread or Riser Replace and properly cover, paint, prepare surfaces, primer, and (2) coats of floor/deck paint or polyurethane(carpet tread covers-glued & nailed or stapled where necessary)

$40.00 ea.

88 Strip Surface Remove all paint from component, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats semi-gloss paint or polyurethane (Exterior paint, where necessary)

$8.00 ft2

89 Stud Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats semi-gloss paint or polyurethane, or replace with new

$5.25 ft.

90 Switch/outlet Replace with new & cover $63.00 ea.

91 Switch/outlet (Cover) Replace with new $8.25 ea.

92 Threshold Replace or remove deteriorated/defective paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats semi-gloss or polyurethane (Exterior paint where necessary)

$32.00 ea.

93 Toilet Repair a leaking drain TBD

94 Towel Rack Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, and (2) coats of paint or polyurethane

$9.00 ea.

95 Transom Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, (primer, (2) coats semi-gloss paint or polyurethane) (Exterior paint where necessary)

$56.00 ea.

96 Trap Door or Storm / screen Door (Exterior)

Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats (Exterior paint) $145.00 ea.

97 Trim / Molding Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, (primer, (2) coats semi-gloss paint or polyurethane) (Exterior paint where necessary)

$5.00 ft.

98 Trim / Molding Replace with new properly painted or coated approved material (Exterior paint where necessary)

$5.00 ft.

99 Tub / Shower Repair a leaking drain TBD

100 Upper / Lower Stringer / Skirt

Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, (primer, (2) coats semi-gloss paint or polyurethane)

$5.25 ft.

101 Wall (Ext. Brick) Brick pointing / repair of mortar joints / stucco with appropriate material $6.00 ft2 102 Wall (Int. & Ext.) Repair surface damage or replace / cover with approved material (If necessary, coat with primer and (2) coats of paint $6.25 ft2

103 Wall (Int. & Ext.) Remove deteriorated/defective paint, prep surface, coat with primer, and (2) coats of paint (Exterior paint where necessary)

$2.75 ft2

104 Weather-stripping Replace with new item $4.00 ft.

105 Window Replace with new component, removal of deteriorated paint from trim, stool, and apron, or replacement of trim (primer, (2) coats semi-gloss paint or polyurethane $690 per unit.

106 Window (Entire Unit) Remove deteriorated paint from all components, prepare all surfaces (primer, (2) coats semi-gloss paint or polyurethane ) (Exterior paint where necessary)

$460.00 per unit

107 Window Frame (Basement Ext.)

Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats of (Exterior paint) $33.00 ea.

108 Window frame & Trim Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats semi-gloss paint or polyurethane

$62.00 ea.

per unit

109 Window frame & Trim Replacement of the component with new wood that is properly coated $77.00 ea.

110 Window Frame (Ext.) Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats, (Exterior paint), or cover (cap) with approved material $64.00 ea.

111 Window Grate (Basement Ext.)

Remove or replace deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats of (Exterior paint)

$33.00 ea.

112 Window Grate Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats of (Exterior paint) $65.00 Ea.

113 Window Sash (Basement Ext.)

Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats of (Exterior paint) $33.00 ea.

114 Window Sashes Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats semi-gloss paint or polyurethane (Exterior paint where necessary)

$140.00 Per Unit

115 Window Tracks Remove deteriorated paint, prepare surface, primer, (2) coats semi-gloss paint or polyurethane (Exterior paint where necessary)

$43.00 Per Unit

116 Window Treatment / Mini Blinds

Replace with new $39.00 ea.

117 Windowpane Repair a broken window or door pane with new glass $78.00 118 Wrought Iron Railing Remove deteriorated paint, prepare the surface, coat with metal primer, and apply appropriate gloss paint $6.75 ft2