Lead_Healthy_Home_-_Specifications.pdf

The document is a specification file for Lead & Healthy Homes Hazards Inspection Services for the City of Newark, New Jersey, detailing a consultant contract for housing health hazard inspections. The City intends to enter an agreement with a consultant to conduct lead and healthy homes hazards inspections in approximately 150 lead units and 43 healthy homes units throughout Newark, with services aligned with HUD guidelines. The project involves comprehensive inspections covering 29 different housing health hazards, including lead, damp and mold growth, asbestos, carbon monoxide, radiation, and various safety risks. The consultant must perform initial lead risk assessments, conduct visual inspections, prepare bid specifications, and provide detailed documentation for each unit.

The pricing for this contract will be based on the lowest bid price for items #01-06 on the attached price schedule, with services performed on an as-needed basis determined by the City. The consultant must have a minimum of two years of experience in lead inspections and healthy homes hazards inspection, and will be required to provide pricing for specific services including dust wipes, court appearances, and inspections of common areas. Specific pricing details include an allowance of $200.00 per wipe, $70.00 per hour for court appearances, and $55.00 for common areas connecting multiple units. The consultant must comply with all applicable New Jersey regulations, including N.J.A.C. 5:17 and 8:514.2 for initial risk assessments and home inspector licensing requirements.