CDBG - Lead Based Paint Inspection and Risk Assessment - 2026-036GD - Bentancourt

The City of Lubbock, Community Development Department is soliciting sealed bids for a Lead Based Paint Inspection and Risk Assessment of a single-family residential property located at 5430 35th Street, Lubbock, Texas, owned by Erma Bentancourt. The procurement is funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds and is subject to federal regulations under 24 CFR 570, lead-based paint requirements under 24 CFR 35, and 40 CFR 745. Qualified vendors must be state-certified firms capable of performing comprehensive lead-based paint inspection and risk assessment services in compliance with Texas Department of Health regulations and Texas Environmental Lead Regulations. Required deliverables include XRF testing of all painted surfaces on both exterior and interior areas, dust wipe sampling from floors and window sills in each room, soil sampling from bare soil areas on each side of the structure and play areas, detailed drawings with room measurements and window/door locations, and a complete report with laboratory results and performance characteristic sheets utilizing a NLLAP-accredited laboratory for sample analysis. The contractor must commence work within the timeframe specified in the Notice to Proceed and complete all inspection and assessment activities within four weeks. Sealed bids are due by March 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM CST, with bid opening scheduled for March 10, 2026 at 8:30 AM CST. No site visit or bidders' conference has been scheduled, and bidding is submitted on a lump-sum basis with pricing entered on the bid submission form.

Contractors must comply with HUD's federally debarred contractor list and provide appropriate insurance coverage including general liability, professional liability, and workers' compensation as specified in the bid documents. Required certifications include non-collusion affidavits, suspension and debarment certifications, and conflict of interest questionnaires. The City of Lubbock is exempt from all federal excise, state sales, and transportation taxes, and reserves the right to reject any and all bids and may award the contract on an item-by-item or all-or-none basis. No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses are mentioned in the procurement documents. No incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure requirements for integration, or specific budget ranges are identified in the available documentation. For additional information, interested vendors should contact Greg Daniel, Construction Inspection Specialist, at (806) 775-2291 or gregdaniel@mylubbock.us.