Lead-Based Paint and Asbestos Inspection and Testing Services

The City of Gastonia is seeking proposals from qualified environmental consultant firms and/or individuals to provide Lead-Based Paint and Asbestos Inspection and Testing Services. The City of Gastonia Housing and Neighborhoods Division, provides financing for the rehabilitation of owner-occupied single family homes of low- to moderate-income residents. The City also provides assistance to eligible first-time homebuyers toward the down payment and closing costs for the acquisition of housing. Funding for the requested services are provided through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD ). The City wishes to engage the services of a contractor who is an EPA certified lead-based paint inspector, and who is an EPA certified lead-based paint risk assessor to perform a surface-by-surface investigation (interior and exterior) to determine the presence and quantity of lead-based paint in identified single family homes, and to submit to the City a signed report providing the findings of the inspection. Each report shall clearly identify all interior and exterior painted, stained, varnished or shellacked building components that have been inspected using standard industry names for these building components that are commonly used. In addition, the City also wishes to engage the services of a contractor with North Carolina Accreditation in Asbestos Hazard Management to conduct inspection services varying in scope as defined by the City of Gastonia. Inspection services may range from simple reconnaissance-level observation (no sampling or testing) to full-scale asbestos surveys of sufficient detail which may include sampling, lab testing, and comprehensive report preparation to satisfy regulatory agencies in the course of building renovations, demolition, etc., involving asbestos containing materials (ACM). The City of Gastonia reserves the right to reject proposals. As of August 12, 2019, The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time. *Project information, including timeline and contacts, has been obtained through public sources. The content management team continues to pursue additional details; however, the contact(s) listed have yet to disclose or confirm any information. Inquiries should be directed to the contact(s) listed.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Precast Concrete, Site-Cast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Architectural Woodwork, Architectural Wood Casework.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Wood Doors, Plastic Doors, Windows, Hardware, Glazing, Louvers and Vents.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Ceilings, Carpeting, Painting and Coating.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Residential Equipment, Residential Appliances.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Residential Plumbing Fixtures.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Grading, Excavation and Fill, Earthwork Methods, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Electrical Utilities, Communications Utilities.