Lead Abatement Supervisor and Lead Abatement Worker Training Provider

The City of St. Petersburg is procuring a Lead Abatement Supervisor and Lead Abatement Worker Training Provider for its Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building grant program, covering Pinellas County, Florida. The primary objective is to train a minimum of 75 individuals in EPA-approved lead abatement certification courses and register at least five new contractors as lead control service providers. The training provider must have an EPA-accredited license to teach Certified Renovator courses and be willing to travel to St. Petersburg for training delivery. Evaluation of proposals will follow a 100-point system, with 30 points each for qualifications/experience and past performance, 34 points for per-student and travel costs, and 6 points for vendor certifications. Proposal submissions were due on April 15, 2025, at 3:00 pm, with questions accepted until April 10, 2025. The contract term is 18 months from the date of execution, with quarterly trainings to be conducted until November 1, 2026. The training provider will collaborate with the Healthy Homes Community Coalition to recruit participants from local vocational programs, educational partners, and construction professionals.

The procurement includes set-aside considerations for Small Business Enterprises (SBE), Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), and Women's Business Enterprises (WBE), with 2 points allocated for each certification type. Respondents must demonstrate comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1 million in commercial general liability, $1 million in commercial automobile liability, workers' compensation, pollution liability, and professional liability insurance. The solicitation emphasizes equitable procurement opportunities and aims to expand lead abatement professional capacity within the community. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the contract is funded through a HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Grant, with administrative costs limited to 10% of the total grant award. The City of St. Petersburg will collaborate with various local vocational training and workforce development programs, educational partners, general contractors, and construction professionals to recruit interested individuals and promote these training opportunities through targeted community outreach, including marketing and social media promotions.