Lead and Healthy Homes Hazards Inspection Services (Consultants)

The City of Newark, New Jersey is seeking a consultant to provide Lead and Healthy Homes Hazards Inspection Services through a competitive bidding process for the period 2025-2029. The contract involves conducting comprehensive inspections for approximately 150 lead units and 43 healthy homes units, covering 29 distinct housing health hazards including lead, mold, asbestos, carbon monoxide, and various safety risks. Qualified consultants must perform initial lead risk assessments, visual inspections, prepare bid specifications, and provide detailed documentation for each unit, with a minimum requirement of two years of experience in lead and healthy homes hazards inspections. The procurement will be conducted electronically through the City's e-Procurement Portal, with bids due on May 1, 2025, at precisely 10:15 am, with strict adherence to submission deadlines. Evaluation criteria will likely include pricing, with the lowest bid price for items #01-06 on the price schedule serving as a primary consideration. Pricing is structured with specific allowances, including $200 per dust wipe, $70 per hour for court appearances, and $55 for common area inspections, with consultants required to comply with New Jersey regulations including N.J.A.C. 5:17 and 8:514.2.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must complete extensive documentation, including Ownership Disclosure, Equal Employment Opportunity compliance, and certifications regarding investments in Iran. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract requires comprehensive documentation demonstrating business qualifications, including business type, employee count, and references. The contract includes specific pricing parameters, with maximum cost limits for various inspection activities: $1,000 for initial risk assessments, $20 per additional dust wipe, $500 for healthy homes hazards assessments, and $100 per sample collection. Vendors must maintain contract-related documentation for five years and agree to potential audits by the State Comptroller. The City emphasizes that no additional expenses beyond the quoted prices will be approved, and there will be no payment for failed dust wipes or inspection revisits, with lead clearance to be handled through a separate abatement contract.