CDBG - Lead Based Paint Inspection and Risk Assessment - 2026-049GD - Garcia

The City of Lubbock, Community Development is soliciting sealed bids through an Invitation to Bid (ITB 2026-049GD) for lead-based paint inspection and risk assessment services on a single-family residential property located at 3311 Jarvis Street, Lubbock, Texas 79401. The scope of work includes creating detailed drawings and room measurements, conducting XRF technology testing on exterior and interior painted surfaces, collecting dust wipe samples from floors and window sills in each room, collecting bare soil samples from around the structure and designated play areas, performing laboratory analysis through a NLLAP-accredited laboratory, documenting results with performance characteristic sheets, and delivering a comprehensive written report to both the homeowner and the City. All work must be performed by state-certified firms, inspectors, and risk assessors in compliance with Texas Department of Health regulations, Texas Environmental Lead Regulation, and applicable federal and state requirements, including 24 CFR 570, 24 CFR 35, and 40 CFR 745. Sealed bids are due by 4:00 PM CST on March 23, 2026, with bid opening scheduled for March 24, 2026, at 8:30 AM CST. The contractor must complete all work within four weeks of receiving written Notice to Proceed. Bidders must submit a lump sum price for all materials and labor, excluding any federal excise taxes, state sales taxes, and transportation taxes, as the City is exempt from these charges. Required submittals include a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Suspension and Debarment Certification, Conflict of Interest Questionnaire under Texas Government Code Chapter 176, and a completed Bid Submission Form with detailed specifications.

The procurement is funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) federal funds, which may impose specific compliance requirements on eligible contractors. Contractors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including general liability coverage at 100 percent of the total contract price, professional liability, workers' compensation, and automotive liability coverage, with the City named as additional insured on a primary and non-contributory basis. The solicitation documents do not identify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, women-owned businesses, minority-owned businesses, or other protected classifications, nor do they list any incumbent vendors or current contractors. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documentation. The City reserves the right to make contract awards at its sole discretion on either an item-by-item or all-or-none basis and may make multiple awards to different vendors if deemed in the City's best interest. Failure to provide any required documentation may result in the bid being deemed non-responsive.