Lead Hazard Removal at Alazan Apache Courts

The Housing Authority of the City of San Antonio, Texas, operating as Opportunity Home San Antonio, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Lead Hazard Removal services at Alazan Apache Courts, a 685-unit multi-family residential community originally constructed in 1939. Qualified independent contractors must hold current State of Texas general contractor licensing and EPA-licensed Lead Renovation Firm certification with certified Lead Renovators on staff to submit bids for this project. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive lead-based paint abatement at concentrations at or above the EPA definition of 1.0 mg/cm² across multiple interior and exterior components, including door casings, frames, windows, wall surfaces, and ceilings throughout numerous residential units and common areas. Deliverables include interim control work, component removal and replacement, hazardous waste disposal, containment preparation, mobilization, and off-site paint stripping where feasible, with final clearance contingent upon passing visual inspections and EPA-compliant dust wipe sampling in compliance with the EPA's November 2024 Final Rule standards. All work must comply with EPA, OSHA, and applicable state and local regulations, including respiratory protection protocols and worker medical examinations. Bidders are required to submit unit pricing for each work task or component to facilitate potential change orders, and the Owner reserves the right to determine final component totals based on project budget and feasibility. The contract posting date was March 6, 2026, with bids due by March 27, 2026, and the specification mandates pre-bid and preconstruction meetings prior to project commencement.

The Housing Authority may apply set-asides for Historically Underutilized Business Enterprises (HUBEs) and other federally designated small business categories depending on federal funding sources, as the project is anticipated to be funded through HUD grants, state housing funds, or the Housing Authority's capital improvement budget for lead abatement and property remediation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The specification documents establish comprehensive technical and construction standards for multiple integrated components, including exterior flush solid core wood doors requiring WDMA I.S. 1-A compliance with three-ply or five-ply construction, premium wood veneers, moisture-resistant solid core materials, and complete sealing and finishing within five days of receipt with a minimum of three coats consisting of primer and finish coats, as well as security screen doors that must meet durability and security standards appropriate for public housing applications while incorporating lead-safe materials and installation methods. The Lead-Based Paint Inventory Table documents confirmed lead hazard locations across interior and exterior components spanning numerous buildings and units with estimated quantities to provide contractors with baseline documentation for bid development. No specific contract award value or budget range is disclosed in the posted opportunity documents.