CDBG - Lead Based Paint Inspection and Risk Assessment - 2026-005GD - CLHI

The City of Lubbock's Community Development Department is seeking qualified vendors to conduct a comprehensive lead-based paint inspection and risk assessment for a single-family residential home located at 3423 E Colgate Street in Lubbock, Texas. The procurement is structured as an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded project, with specific requirements for conducting detailed lead-based paint investigations. Vendors must perform extensive testing, including XRF testing on all painted surfaces (interior and exterior), dust wipe sampling from floors and window sills in each room, and bare soil sampling from around the structure. The required deliverable is a complete inspection and risk assessment report with laboratory analysis results, which must be completed within four weeks of the Notice to Proceed. All work must be conducted by state-certified firms, inspectors, and risk assessors, adhering to Texas Department of Health regulations and federal requirements under 24 CFR 35 and 40 CFR 745. Sealed bids are due January 20, 2026 by 4:00 PM CST, with a bid opening scheduled for January 21, 2026 at 8:30 AM CST.

The procurement process emphasizes equal opportunity and non-discrimination, with specific provisions for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs). All qualified bidders will receive equal consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or national origin. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability and workers' compensation, with the City of Lubbock named as an additional insured. Each bidder is required to submit documentation including a non-collusion affidavit, suspension and debarment certification, conflict of interest questionnaire, and vendor acknowledgment. All contractors will be verified against HUD's federally debarred list, with no awards granted to listed contractors. The bid is structured as a lump sum proposal, and the City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award on an item-by-item or all-or-none basis. While specific budget details are not disclosed, the project is funded through CDBG, indicating available municipal resources for the lead-based paint inspection and risk assessment.