PHA-Wide Lead-Based Paint Abatement & Hazard Reduction

The Housing Authority of the City of Hartford is soliciting bids for a comprehensive lead-based paint abatement and hazard reduction project under RFP #2026-603, with bids due by 2:00 p.m. on May 21, 2026, at its office in Hartford, Connecticut. The work involves environmental remediation across multiple HUD-assisted properties, requiring strict adherence to federal and state regulations including EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule, OSHA Lead in Construction Standard, Connecticut DPH Lead Poisoning Prevention Regulations, and the Davis-Bacon Act. Contractors must implement containment protocols using impermeable polyethylene sheeting and bags with specified thickness and sealing methods, deploy HEPA-filtered dust collection systems on all equipment, and limit heat-blower gun temperatures below 700°F to prevent hazardous fumes. All lead-contaminated waste must be stored in leak-proof, DOT- and EPA-compliant containers with proper labeling and warning signs posted on-site. Inspection criteria mandate dust wipe sample results not exceeding 5 µg/ft² on floors, 40 µg/ft² on window sills, and 100 µg/ft² on window wells. The contract is awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with no trade-offs allowed between cost and technical merit, and only price and price-related factors considered, including a 5% bid preference for Section 3 Business Concerns. All bidders must complete and submit the HUD-5369-A form certifying socioeconomic status, Small Business size status, and compliance with anti-lobbying and contingent fee provisions. Insurance requirements include $2 million commercial general liability, $1 million auto liability, and state-mandated workers’ compensation with the Housing Authority named as an additional insured. Labor standards require compliance with prevailing wage rates and submission of weekly certified payrolls. Work must be performed on-site at designated properties, with materials delivered in original packaging bearing manufacturer, brand, and technical descriptions. Proposals must be submitted in triplicate as sealed hard-copy documents only, with no electronic submissions permitted, and include signed acknowledgments of all addenda and a completed Section 3 Compliance Commitment form. Pre-bid site walks are scheduled for May 4, 2026, at 124-126 Wooster Street, and all contract documents are available for download via the Housing Authority's website. The award, to be made without discussions, will go