Emergency Painting Services for 1419 Park Street, Little Rock

The City of Little Rock issued solicitation number 2670 for emergency painting and environmental rehabilitation services at 1419 Park Street (Little Rock Nine Way), Unit 01, in Little Rock, Arkansas. The project requires contractors to be authorized to do business in Arkansas and qualified to perform lead-safe painting and rehabilitation. Bids were due by October 2, 2024. The scope of work includes surface preparation, two-coat painting applications using VOC-compliant paints, trim work, and a comprehensive final cleaning. All work must be performed by licensed, skilled mechanics during standard business hours of 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. A critical component of this contract is strict adherence to federal and state environmental regulations, specifically EPA 40 CFR Part 745 (RRP Rule), HUD 24 CFR Part 35, and OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62. Contractors must be EPA-certified Renovation Firms and employ an EPA-trained Certified Renovator. Requirements for lead-based paint interim controls and abatement are scaled based on funding levels, with all work requiring a post-activity clearance examination. Additionally, the contractor must provide a one-year general warranty on all materials and workmanship, ensuring all materials used are new and of first quality. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is required to verify quantities and site conditions.