On behalf of the owner, the City of Auburn is accepting written proposals from licensed and qualified lead abatement contractors for the rehabilitation of a property located at 230 Lake Street, Auburn, ME. Question Deadline 09/27/2024 at 4:00 PM ET Additional questions regarding this Request for Proposals should be submitted in writing to Tammy Neilson, HUD Program Coordinator, via email tneilson@auburnmaine.gov. All questions and answers will be posted to the City website in the form of an addendum electronically. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals in whole or in part and to waive any informality the City may determine necessary. The City also reserves to itself the exclusive right to accept any proposal when it is deemed by the City to be in its best interest. The scope of work shall consist of complete paint removal, encapsulation, enclosure, and/or whole component removal of lead-based paint hazards as identified in the lead based-paint inspection report. 1. Owner Responsibilities: A. Owner shall remove all personal belongings from the house/work area. B. Owner shall shut off gas to the stove, (if applicable). C. Owner shall provide keys to the Contractor for access to the home. D. Owner shall pre-determine colors and flooring selections in writing. This shall be performed prior to the start date. E. Owner shall supply electricity, water and heat to the abatement contractor for the duration of the project. F. Owner shall remove and keep clear, all debris from the exterior at least 10 feet from the building perimeter if exterior work is performed. 2. Contractor Responsibilities: A. Contractor shall confirm that all furniture and personal belongings have to be removed from the house/work area prior to the start of the project. B. Contractor shall coordinate access to the home for any visual inspections and clearance sample testing to be performed. C. Contractor shall be responsible for completing all work specified in the Design Plan including any and all revisions made to the design for the purpose of the project within contract dates specified. This specifically includes the placement of the decontamination unit. D. Contractor shall perform an ASTM approved tape method before applying any encapsulating paint to a building component to ensure proper adhesion to the substrate. E. Contractor shall store debris in a secure area until final disposal. Dispose of in accordance with the Mine Department of Environmental Protection's Lead Management Regulations. F. Contractor shall be financially responsible for all associated sampling costs such as administrator labor, travel, postage, and laboratory analysis of the dust samples if interim or final clearance samples fail. G. Contractor shall repair or replace any building components damaged during the project to match existing building components. H. All product warranty information must be given to the City of Auburn and the home owner prior to final payment of project. Product labels (stickers) showing Energy Star Compliance will remain in place until inspected and approved by Lead Design Consultant. I. A written notification plan will be developed by the Contractor and provided to the owner/tenant, the Administrator and the City of Auburn. J. Contractor shall provide a final abatement report to the City of Auburn, Administrator, and the homeowner within 30 days after project completion in accordance with DEP Chapter 424, Section 6.G. K. The use of a "Booth" or "Mini-Containment" system will be determined by the Lead Design Consultant and shall be in writing