Lead Paint Hazard Control & Healthy Homes at 112 Chestnut Street

The City of Norwich, Connecticut Office of Development is issuing an Invitation to Bid (IFB) for lead paint hazard control and healthy homes rehabilitation services at 112 Chestnut Street, Norwich, Connecticut (Project RP1227-LP2412). The procurement encompasses comprehensive lead abatement and property rehabilitation work funded through the Property Rehabilitation Program and HUD Lead Based Paint Hazard Control in Priority Housing Program. The scope of work includes permits and fees, waste disposal, roof work on front and rear porches, garage lead paint treatment, soil remediation, exterior encapsulation, siding and wrap, foundation work, and rehabilitation of first, second, and third floor units. Qualified contractors must hold a Connecticut home improvement contractor license and, if applicable, a lead abatement contractor license. Sealed bids are due via the City of Norwich's online bidding portal by 4:00 p.m. on May 8, 2026, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for May 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the project location. The project must be completed within 30 calendar days from notice to proceed, with exterior work items such as encapsulation or soil work required to be completed no later than May 30th. Contractors must submit completed bid packages including signed bidders certification, payment request, non-collusion affidavit, proof of insurance, proof of Connecticut home improvement contractor licensure, and proof of lead abatement contractor licensure if applicable, along with all addendum sheets. Lead abatement clearance includes two rounds of dust wipes testing at program cost, with additional testing failures assessed at $80.00 per hour to the contractor.

The City of Norwich implements strict bidder limitation policies restricting contractors to a maximum of two active contracts between the Lead or Rehab programs, with new contractors subject to a probationary period allowing only one contract until successful completion and written acceptance as a contractor "in good standing." Product selections are limited to builders grade materials with maximum allowances specified for doors, flooring, and carpet, with all product selections requiring approval by the Program Manager and property owner prior to contract signing. Payment is processed through approved billing requests with a minimum 15-day allowance for check issuance. The specific total contract value has not been disclosed in the available solicitation documents. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the procurement documents. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Wayne Sharkey, the designated contact for the City of Norwich, located at 23 Union Street, Norwich, CT 06360, by telephone at 860-823-3776, or via email at wsharkey@cityofnorwich.org.