On-Call Environmental Lead Paint Inspection Services (4-Year Contract)

The City of Providence, located in Rhode Island's Providence County, is seeking proposals for on-call environmental lead paint inspection services through a four-year contract. The Request for Proposal (RFP) aims to create a roster of environmental lead inspectors to provide comprehensive services for the Lead Safe Providence Program and other federally funded projects. Qualified vendors will be responsible for conducting detailed environmental lead inspections, risk assessment reports, and clearance inspections for single-family, multi-family, and multi-use properties. Inspections must meet Rhode Island and HUD standards, including comprehensive testing of walls, windows, and dust samples. The evaluation process will use a point-based system with a maximum of 100 points, requiring a minimum score of 70 to qualify, with 30 points allocated to pricing (with the lowest cost proposal receiving full points). Proposals are due on June 16, 2025, with a bid opening scheduled for 2:15 P.M. at City Hall.

The City has established a 20% Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) participation goal, with provisions for waiver requests if the goal cannot be met. Respondents must provide extensive documentation, including a business tax ID, proof of insurance, a certificate of good standing, an environmental lead inspector license, and registration on sam.gov. Vendors must be prepared to conduct various types of inspections, with a detailed pricing schedule included in the RFP that covers comprehensive environmental lead inspections for different property types, clearance inspections, and exterior inspections. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the four-year contract structure suggests a potentially significant opportunity for qualified environmental lead inspection providers. The procurement is open to qualified environmental lead inspectors with appropriate licensing and credentials, with an emphasis on comprehensive and detailed inspection services for residential properties.