CDBG - Lead Based Paint Inspection and Risk Assessment - 2026-027GD - Bradford

The City of Lubbock, Texas, Community Development Department is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB 2026-027GD) for Lead Based Paint Inspection and Risk Assessment services on a single-family residential property located at 1814 E Brown Street, Lubbock, TX 79403, owned by homeowner Darlene Bradford. The scope of work requires qualified contractors to conduct comprehensive lead-based paint inspections and risk assessments on the house and associated structures, including storage sheds, garages, and carports, in compliance with Texas Department of Health regulations, Texas Environmental Lead Regulation, and federal standards outlined in 24 CFR 35 and 40 CFR 745. Required deliverables include exterior and interior XRF testing of all painted surfaces, dust wipe sampling from floors and window sills in each room, bare soil sampling from the property perimeter and play areas, and a complete report with laboratory results delivered within four weeks of the Notice to Proceed. All work must be conducted by state-certified contractors, inspectors, and risk assessors, and samples must be analyzed by a NLLAP-accredited laboratory. Sealed bids are due by 4:00 PM CST on March 2, 2026, with bid opening scheduled for March 3, 2026, at 8:30 AM CST. Interested vendors should contact Greg Daniel, Construction Inspection Specialist, at (806) 775-2291 or gregdaniel@mylubbock.us for additional information.

Bidders must submit a lump sum proposal and furnish all materials, labor, and services necessary to complete the project. The City is exempt from federal excise, state sales, and transportation taxes, and tax must not be included in the bid. Contractors must provide proof of insurance meeting specified requirements, including General Liability coverage at 100% of the total contract price, and must obtain approval from the City's Director of Purchasing & Contract Management. Bidders must comply with all applicable federal and state regulations, including HUD debarment requirements, and must certify non-collusion, suspension and debarment status, conflict of interest disclosures, and compliance with Texas Government Code sections regarding Iran, Israel, firearms, and energy company boycotts. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to make multiple awards to different vendors if determined to be in the City's best interest. This project is funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funding, and no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents.