W26014 Notice of Intent

Background
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), Bureau of Climate and Environmental Health (BCEH), Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) is planning to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program.

The goal is to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in eligible privately owned rental or owner-occupied housing in Massachusetts, particularly focusing on disadvantaged communities, while also providing healthy home improvements where appropriate.

Work Details
The contract involves partnering with Revitalize Community Development Corporation to provide financial management services and rehabilitation specialist/project management services.

Revitalize CDC will manage approximately $2,640,000 in lead abatement and healthy homes improvement funds over the course of the contract. The services include outreach to families with lead-exposed children in underserved populations, as well as managing critical repairs and healthy home remediation programs.

Proposals must detail the scope of services, deliverables, and budget costs for carrying out these activities.

Period of Performance
The estimated total value of this contract is $702,000 over a period of 4 years.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed in Massachusetts, specifically targeting eligible privately owned rental or owner-occupied housing.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be approved vendors who can demonstrate capacity and capability to provide expertise in outreach to families with lead-exposed children in underserved populations.