CDBG - Lead Based Paint Inspection and Risk Assessment - 2026-056GD - CLHI

The City of Lubbock, Texas, Community Development Department is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB 2026-056GD) for Lead Based Paint Inspection and Risk Assessment services on a single-family residential home located at 3410 E Colgate Street, Lubbock, TX 79403. This procurement seeks qualified vendors to conduct comprehensive lead-based paint inspections and risk assessments in compliance with Texas Department of Health regulations, Texas Environmental Lead Regulation protocols, and all applicable federal and state requirements. The scope of work includes exterior and interior XRF testing of all painted surfaces, dust wipe sampling from floors and window sills in each room using a NLLAP-accredited laboratory, bare soil sampling from each side of the house and play areas, creation of detailed drawings with room measurements and sampling location diagrams, and delivery of a complete inspection and risk assessment report with results and performance characteristic sheets. Work must be performed exclusively by state-certified firms, inspectors, and risk assessors. Deliverables include one printed report copy to the homeowner with a signed Notice of Evaluation form and a PDF copy of the complete report emailed to the City's Community Development Department. Sealed bids are due on March 16, 2026, by 4:00 PM CST, with bid opening scheduled for March 17, 2026, at 8:30 AM CST, and all work must be completed within four weeks from the Notice to Proceed. Bidders must submit sealed bids to David Robertson, Assistant Director, Programming and Operations, at 1708 Crickets Ave., Lubbock, TX 79401, and include conflict of interest questionnaire, non-collusion affidavit, suspension and debarment certification, bid submission form, detailed specification, and vendor acknowledgement.

Contractors must comply with CDBG federal and state regulations (24 CFR 570), lead-based paint requirements (24 CFR 35 and 40 CFR 745), and demonstrate they are not on HUD's federally debarred list. Bidders must comply with Texas Government Code requirements regarding Iran sanctions, Israel boycott certification, firearm and energy company boycott prohibitions, and conflict of interest disclosures. Prior to contract approval, the selected contractor must provide proof of insurance including general liability coverage at 100% of the total contract price, named additional insured status for the City on a primary and non-contributory basis, and waiver of subrogation. The contract is funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs, and the City is exempt from federal excise, state sales, and transportation taxes, which must not be included in the bid price. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the contract on an item-by-item or all-or-none basis. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation.