Invitation for Bids for On-Call Lead Abatement Environmental Services

The City of Springfield, issues this Invitation for Bids to parties who have an interest in providing On-Call Lead Abatement Environmental Services for Lead Testing, Inspections, Re-Inspections and Reporting in connection with City funded housing repair projects. In connection with various projects the selected bidders will provide general advice to the City and its’ contractors to ensure compliance with all lead laws and regulations. Bid solicitation is in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30B. The City of Springfield supports the goal of twenty percent minority and women (MWBE) participation in all contracts. The Chief Procurement Officer reserves the right to waive any informality in and to reject any or all proposals if it is in the public interest to do so. All questions regarding the IFB or its specifications must be received by the Office of Procurement on or before October 11, 2022 by 4:00 PM prior to deadline for proposal submittals. The Proposer must have

at least one (1) Massachusetts Department of Public Health licensed Lead Paint Inspector who can perform necessary lead inspections and risk assessments in accordance with state and federal lead regulations. Access to an American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Certified Laboratory and Analytical Services under the direction of a full time Certified Industrial Hygienists (CM). The Laboratory should have successful participation in the following Quality Control (QC) Programs, Air Testing, Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM), Bulk and Dust Sampling, and Soil Analysis. The Proposer must own a MA-DPH Approved X-Ray Fluorescent Analyzer. See bid for complete list The City of Springfield supports the goal of twenty percent minority and women participation in all contracts. No questions will be answered unless received by the Chief Procurement Officer at least 7 days prior to the expiration of the time set for submitting bids or proposals. The Chief Procurement Officer reserves the right to waive any informality in and to reject any or all bids if it is in the public interest to do so. Contact: Lauren Stabilo lstabilo@springfieldcityhall.com 413-787-6284