Lead-Based Paint, Radon & Asbestos Services

Wake County's Department of Housing Affordability & Community Revitalization is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP #26-036) for comprehensive Lead-Based Paint (LBP), Radon, and Asbestos testing services to support its housing rehabilitation program. The County is seeking qualified Environmental Health and Safety Consulting firms to provide testing services for approximately 45 housing rehabilitation projects annually, primarily targeting low-income households in owner-occupied single-family homes with occasional multi-family work. Required deliverables include LBP testing using a Niton XRF analyzer for pre-1978 properties in compliance with 24 CFR Part 35, radon testing per ANSI/AARST standards, asbestos inspection and clearance testing, and comprehensive reporting with coordination between County staff and homeowners. All proposals must be submitted through the WC Bonfire Portal by May 6, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., with written questions due by April 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., an addendum issued by April 23, 2026 if necessary, and evaluation and selection occurring during May and June 2026 with work beginning July 1, 2026. Pricing shall be submitted on a fixed-fee basis covering up to 10 samples with standard 24-hour turnaround for all services, with separate costs for expedited services; proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point scale with a minimum score of 70 required, based on five criteria: Clarity, Completeness, and Alignment with Scope of Work (10 points), Organizational Background and Capacity (25 points), Scope of Services (35 points), Service Fee/Cost Effectiveness (20 points), and Client References (10 points). At minimum, respondents must provide three current client references similar in size to the County, comprehensive consultant team resumes, and a statement of qualifications demonstrating experience with CDBG and HUD regulations.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting response to particular organization types, though all contractors must comply with E-Verify requirements, Iran Divestment Act certifications, and non-discrimination provisions under North Carolina General Statutes and Wake County Ordinance SL 2017-4. Proposers must maintain mandatory insurance coverage including Workers' Compensation (Statutory for North Carolina with $500,000 employers' liability limits), Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Commercial Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 per accident), and Professional Liability ($1,000,000 per claim/$2,000,000 aggregate). The RFP does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors that require integration. The contract is funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), supplemented by local County funding, though specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation. Wake County will provide one clearance test; additional testing costs are the contractor's responsibility. All proposals remain valid for a minimum of 90 calendar days from the due date, and Wake County reserves the right to award based on initial offers, conduct interviews with finalists, or enter into negotiations with proposers deemed within a competitive range.