1. LEAD HAZARD EVALUATION The Department of Environment and Planning is seeking to engage a certified lead hazard risk assessor(s) to undertake the following: Conduct risk or paint testing assessments on approximately 300 housing units over a thirty-six-month time period. The evaluations will occur following the initial inspection by County housing staff. The evaluations shall be scheduled within five (5) days of their request by County personnel. For the purposes of this RFP it should be assumed that two (2) evaluations will be requested each week over a thirty-six month period. Within ten (1 O) days of completing each evaluation a report shall be submitted to the Department of Environment and Planning. The document shall explain the results, including testing information, identifying acceptable interim controls and abatement solutions, and noting the owner's capabilities for controlling leadbased paint hazards. The report shall also include, as an attachment, work specifications that can be utilized in seeking qualified bids for the lead reduction work. 2. LEAD HAZARD CLEARANCE The Department of Environment and Planning is seeking to engage a lead hazard professional certified to conduct Clearance inspections. During Clearance, the lead hazard professional will complete the following tasks: • Conduct a visual assessment of the unit and worksite to identify dust, debris, and deteriorated paint. • Take dust samples from floors, interior window sills, and window troughs. • If work was done to the exterior, visually assess the soil near the worksite. • Submit the samples to a National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (NLLAP) recognized laboratory for analysis. • Write a report within ten (1 O) business days of a notice to proceed with a Clearance test from Erie County, presenting the results of the Clearance examination. The report shall include, but not be limited to, the results of all laboratory tests for samples taken during the Clearance test. 3. RADON TESTING The Department of Environment and Planning is seeking to engage a certified Radon Testing Firm to undertake the following: Conduct Radon testing over a thirty-six-month time period. The evaluations will occur following the initial inspection by County Housing Staff. The evaluations shall be scheduled within five (5) days of their request by County Personnel. Within ten (10) days of completing each evaluation a report shall be submitted to the Department of Environment and Planning. The document shall explain the results, including testing information, and identifying acceptable mitigation measures. The report shall also include, as an attachment, work specifications that can be utilized in seeking qualified bids for the radon mitigation.
