RFP Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes Services

Gila County Public Health & Community Services is soliciting proposals for lead hazard evaluation, lead hazard control, and healthy homes supplemental services under HUD-funded programs, with proposals due July 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and questions due July 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

All work must comply with federal regulations including the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992, 24 CFR Parts 35, 58, and 75, 40 CFR Part 745, and 2 CFR Part 200. Services are limited to eligible pre-1978 owner-occupied units serving households at or below 80 percent of Area Median Income and rental units meeting applicable HUD income targeting requirements. Work cannot commence until completion of Tier 1 and Tier 2 Environmental Reviews, Request for Release of Funds approval, and HUD authorization.

Scope includes visual assessments, XRF testing, dust and soil sampling, lead risk assessments, interim controls, lead abatement, component replacement, window replacement, soil mitigation, moisture control, mold remediation, ventilation improvements, and asthma trigger reduction across eligible residential properties throughout Gila County. Clearance standards require floor mitigation thresholds of greater than or equal to four micrograms per square foot and floor clearance standards of less than five micrograms per square foot. Costs associated with Healthy Homes Supplemental services must be separately invoiced and identifiable from lead hazard reduction activities.

Quantities of work, number of units, and project volume are estimates dependent upon grant funding availability, eligibility determinations, environmental clearance, and program participation. The County intends to establish a contract with one or more qualified firms. Proposals may be submitted electronically through the Gila County Procurement Portal or as hard copies to the Gila County Finance Department at 1350 East Monroe Street, Globe, Arizona 85501.