The County of Humboldt (“County”) is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to conduct Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved Lead Inspection Risk Assessments and Clearance Investigation Services in HUD eligible homes within the County of Humboldt.

Background: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued the Lead Safe Housing Rule, which addresses clearance at 24 CFR 35.1340(b). The regulation applies to clearance after paint stabilization, interim controls, standard treatments, rehabilitation, or ongoing lead-based paint maintenance. A full copy of this section is provided as Attachment C.

A professional services agreement in substantially the same format as Exhibit 1, attached hereto, will be executed with the successful individual(s) or firm(s). Any objections to the terms and conditions not made prior to or with submission of the proposal will be considered waived.