Lead-Based Paint Inspection Services Sunflower County, MS (HOME Rehab Grant)

This solicitation (Number 3170034245) issued by Sunflower County, Mississippi, requests proposals for lead-based paint inspection services funded through a HOME Homeowner Rehabilitation Grant. The work involves performing comprehensive lead-based paint inspections within Sunflower County to support homeowner rehabilitation projects. All lead paint inspectors must hold proper certification from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, which must be submitted with proposals. The contract is structured as a fixed-price agreement and emphasizes compliance with federal and state laws, including adherence to Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, which mandates providing economic opportunities for low- and very low-income persons in connection with HUD-assisted projects. Sunflower County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Proposals are evaluated on a point-based system totaling 100 points, equally weighted across four criteria: qualifications of the assigned staff, firm experience with relevant projects, capacity for performance including staffing availability, and price. The evaluation committee scores each proposal and initiates negotiations with the highest-scoring offeror to arrive at a mutually satisfactory contract. Proposals must be submitted by 10:00 A.M. local time on November 24, 2025, to the Chancery Clerk's Office in Indianola, MS. There are no specific packaging, labeling, or shipping requirements stated. The estimated contract value ranges between $50,000 and $150,000, though no detailed pricing schedule is included. No amendments, option years, or specific invoicing procedures are delineated in the solicitation. All inspection services are to be performed at project sites within Sunflower County, with deliverables including inspection reports and recommendations that comply with state and federal regulations governing lead-based paint. The point of contact for project information is Randall Lauderdale of the South Delta Planning and Development District.