Specifications include, but are not limited to: An Offeror pool will be established for lead hazard control of approximately 225 single and multi-family residential units constructed prior to 1978 and located within the City and Hamilton County. All work under this contract must be performed by contractors and workers who hold a valid Ohio lead abatement license and who are certified under the EPA’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting rule. All units will be pre-approved by the Grant Administration Team (GAT) before acceptance into the grant program. All units will be completed according to the approved work specifications. Interim Lead Hazard Control work will include but is not limited to: paint stabilization; specialized cleaning; seeding and/or mulching of soil; and, stabilizing prior to carpeting leaded floors. Lead Hazard Abatement methods to be used will include: window replacement (except when historical buildings, or fire code, requires existing window treatment of friction/impact surfaces, including stripping sashes, adding jamb liners, and covering wells); stripping of friction/impact surfaces; enclosing leaded surfaces with drywall or luan as appropriate; soil removal; and replacement of leaded components. Only Energy Star™ appliances, components, and building techniques will be employed under this contract. Minimal housing intervention activities that are specifically required to carry out effective lead hazard control and without which the lead hazard control cannot be completed, maintained, and sustained are eligible project costs. Minimum housing interventions include: repairing leaking plumbing, reduction of moisture intrusion, repairing flashing of roofs, installation of deadbolts/locks for site protection, and repairing or replacing defective gutters and downspouts. All minimal housing intervention activities must be approved by the GAT in advance of the project. Additional work may be included under the supplementary Healthy Homes funding. This work may include but is not limited to, installation of handrails, repair/replacement of steps, installation of fire and/or CO detectors, structural repairs/replacement of columns, walls and/or floors, and replacement of concrete trip hazards. The average project cost will be on average $9,000 per-unit. Multi-family projects consist of multiple units. The relocation for any unit must not exceed 10 working days, unless otherwise determined at the time of the project award or approved by the GAT. Tenant relocation costs accrued due to extended project completion time that is not approved by the GAT, will be the Offeror’s responsibility.