Lead-based paint testing & inspection services

The City of Hartwell, Georgia is requesting quotes from qualified vendors to provide lead-based paint testing and inspection services for a housing rehabilitation program. The services will be utilized on an as-needed basis within the boundaries of Hartwell. The selected vendor must provide lead-based paint testing, inspection, and related services, with deliverables including completed testing, written and visual assessment reports, and clearance exams. Vendors must be licensed and/or certified for lead-based paint activities and possess relevant experience. Quotations are due by 3:00 PM on December 21, 2023, and the contract term is for an initial two-year period with options to renew annually for up to three additional one-year terms. The City reserves the right to award the contract or reject all quotations based on the qualifications and cost proposals provided.

The RFQ includes provisions for disadvantaged business enterprise participation, non-discrimination, and compliance with Georgia's Security and Immigration Compliance Act. The contract allows for the addition or deletion of testing services at the City's discretion, and the City's standard payment terms are net 30 days. The total budget or award value for this procurement is not specified, but the services will be utilized on an as-needed basis to support the housing rehabilitation program in the Rome and Richardson neighborhoods, which are funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the State of Georgia's Community HOME Investment Partnership (CHIP) Program.