Lead Paint Inspectional Services / ED

This contract provides comprehensive lead‑paint inspection and related services for residential properties in Worcester, MA, over a two‑year base period. The City of Worcester will pay the awarded vendor for a suite of 12 service categories, ranging from initial X‑ray fluorescence (XRF) inspections and federal risk assessments to soil sampling, dust‑wipe clearance, and apprenticeship‑training inspections. All work must be performed by personnel licensed as Massachusetts Master Lead Inspectors and Risk Assessors, with required XRF training, and the contractor must maintain specified insurance coverages. The contract is a sealed‑bid, unit‑price solicitation; the award went to Caulfield Environmental at a total price of $367,750. An optional third‑year renewal may be exercised at the City’s discretion. • Scope includes 150 initial inspections, 200 re‑inspections for re‑occupancy, 1,000 dust‑wipe analyses, and 300 soil samples. • Vendor must hold MA Master Lead Inspector and Risk Assessor licenses and provide required insurance (CGL $1 M/$2 M, Auto $1 M, Professional Liability $200 k/$500 k). • Contract period: Aug 22 2026 – Aug 21 2028, with up‑to‑90‑day award window after bid opening.