Partner Participation in Lead Safe Units Rebid

The City of Akron in Summit County, Ohio is seeking non-profit housing agencies to participate in the Lead Safe Akron Program through a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Partner Participation in Lead Safe Units. The primary objective is to provide financial and technical assistance for lead abatement efforts in owner-occupied single-family structures and rental properties with up to 4 units. The program aims to process at least 280 applications and make a minimum of 250 units "lead safe" through activities including window and door replacement, siding, and porch repair. Evaluation of proposals will be based on a scoring system that considers organizational capacity (40 points), management plan (30 points), budget (10 points), and marketing plan (10 points). Proposals are due on August 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with questions accepted via Bonfire Q&A no later than three business days before the submission deadline. The contract term will run from the award date through March 15, 2029, with a 30-day cancellation notice provision by the City.

The procurement is specifically targeted at non-profit housing agencies with experience in lead abatement and housing rehabilitation. Participants must comply with the City's Affirmative Action Program and provide equal employment opportunity documentation. The program offers project delivery funding of $3,000 per unit, with individual projects receiving up to $20,000 in lead-based paint grant funds and up to $5,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Landlords will be required to contribute 25% of remediation costs up to $25,000, with 100% responsibility for costs exceeding that amount. The total program funding is approximately $2,310,000, sourced from a U.S. Department of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes grant. The City plans to select up to three agencies based on their comprehensive proposal and ability to effectively implement lead abatement strategies. Proposers must submit through the Euna Procurement portal and provide necessary documentation including a completed IRS Form W-9 and insurance certificates.