CERTIFIED LEAD BASED PAINT INSPECTOR/RISK ASSESSOR

Agency:	Florence township
State:	New Jersey
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	541620 - Environmental Consulting Services 562910 - Remediation Services
Posted Date:	Mar 23, 2026
Due Date:	Apr 14, 2026
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TOWNSHIP OF FLORENCE

BURLINGTON COUNTY

NEW JERSEY

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

FOR

CERTIFIED LEAD BASED PAINT INSPECTOR/RISK ASSESSOR

SUBMISSION DUE: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 14, 2026

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

TOWNSHIP OF FLORENCE

Notice is hereby given that the Township of Florence (“Township”), located in the County of

Burlington in the state of New Jersey, is requesting the submission of proposals from licensed

individuals and/or firms interested in providing Certified Lead Based Paint Inspector/Risk

Assessor. Sealed proposals must be received by the Township Clerk no later than Tuesday, April

14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time, addressed to Township of Florence, 711 Broad Street,

Florence, NJ 08518. Proposals will not be accepted after the specified time. Proposals must be

on the official proposal form which can be downloaded from www.florence-nj.gov. All

submitted proposals must be enclosed in sealed envelopes and must bear the name and

address of the firm submitting and “Request for Proposals for “Certified Lead Based Paint

Inspector/Risk Assessor” on the outside, including the outside of any delivery service envelope.

This RFP is being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A.

19:44A-20.4 et seq. Nothing herein is intended to exclude any responsible firm or in any way

restrain or restrict competition. All responsible firms are encouraged to submit proposals.

All firms are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et

seq.

SECTION I – Scope of Services

The Township of Florence is seeking the services of a state certified lead evaluation contractor.

The certified lead evaluation contractor shall inspect via dust-wipe sampling any applicable

properties in accordance with the provisions of P.L. 2021, c.182 and implementing regulations

and shall certify the dwelling unit as lead-safe on a form prescribed by the Department of

Community Affairs; or, if lead-based paint exists in a dwelling unit upon conducting an

inspection, the said contractor shall conduct additional inspections to certify that the hazard no

longer exists.

SECTION II – Proposal Content

Sample Result Reports. Attach two (2) examples of Lead Based Paint Inspection Reports.

Testing Equipment. Identify make, model, condition, and serial number, licensing and

registration of testing device(s) to be used. Describe the source of radiation, type of analyzer,

protocol for substrate corrections, and use of a dosimeter.

Ability. Describe your firm’s ability to provide services. Include your hours and days of

operations. Describe your commitment to provide expedited services upon request. Provide

how many of your current employees are capable of providing the requested services.

SECTION III – Fee Schedule

1. Provide a cost proposal consisting of information on your fee structure(s) based on the

scope of services indicated herein, including anticipated reimbursable costs.

2. Provide cost quote for lead inspection services on per housing unit basis. State

associated turnaround time.

3. Provide cost for clearance examination costs if required.

4. Identify available discounts. Identify surcharge for expedited services, state associated

turnaround time.

5. Provide cost quote for less than full-scope lead inspection services. Describe basis for

quotation (ex. Per hour, per surface, per room, other), state associated turnaround

time.

List discount for multiple combination risk assessment/paint inspections or clearance

examinations completed on the same day (use additional paper if needed):

List discounts, additional charges, turnaround time and additional information below (use

additional paper if needed):

SECTION IV – Contract Term

The contract time period will be for one (1) year commencing from the contract date.

SECTION V – General Requirements

AT A MINIMUM, THE RESPONDING FIRM OR ENTITY:

1. Must demonstrate proficiency, knowledge and experience in the above areas and that

it/he/she is qualified and/or licensed to perform and provide all services set forth within

the body of this Request for Proposals as defined below.

2. Must obtain the submission package and complete and return the sealed submission

form and enclosures by the due date set forth in this notice.

SECTION VI – Insurance Requirements

Worker’s Compensation Insurance

Worker’s Compensation Insurance shall be maintained in full force during the life of the

contract, covering all employees engaged in performance of the contract pursuant to N.J.S.A.

34:15-12(a) and N.J.A.C. 12:235-1.6.

General Liability Insurance

The contractor shall furnish evidence to the Township of Florence prior to commencement of

the work that he/she or any of his/her subcontractors perform and will provide Standard

Liability for any operations to be performed by contractor or subcontractors as follows:

General Liability Insurance shall be provided with limits of not less than $1,000,000.00 for any

occurrence and $2,000,000.00 aggregate for bodily injury and property damage. Coverage shall

be maintained in full force during the life of the contract.

Automotive Liability Insurance

Automotive Liability Insurance covering the contractor for claims arising from owned, hired and

non-owned vehicles with limits of not less than $1,000,000.00 for any one occurrence and

$1,000,000.00 aggregate for bodily injury and property damage. Coverage shall be maintained

in full force during the life of the contract.

Professional Liability Insurance

Professional Liability Insurance covering contractor for claims arising from its representation of

the municipality with limits of not less than $1,000,000.00 for any one occurrence, which shall

be claim based, and coverage shall be maintained in full force and effect during the life of the

contract.

The preceding insurance requirements maybe amended before the issuance of the final

contract at the sole and absolute discretion of the Township of Florence on a case-by-case

basis.

SECTION VII – Work Product/Deliverables

All work products of the Contractor which result from this contract are the exclusive property

of the Township of Florence.

SECTION VIII – Evaluation Process

An evaluation team will review all proposals/responses to the RFP. The team will determine if

the proposals/responses satisfy the RFP Requirements, determine if a proposal/response

should be rejected and then evaluate the proposals/responses based upon the Evaluation

Criteria. The highest-ranking respondent will then be recommended to the governing body for

award of contract, based on rates and other factors. Multiple contracts may be awarded at the

Township’s discretion. Listed below are the criteria that the Township of Florence will consider

in the evaluation of each proposal/response. The arrangement of the criteria does not imply

order of importance in the selection process. All criteria will be used to select the successful

respondent.

1. Requirements

Possess the general requirements stated herein.

2. Understanding of the Requested Work

The proposals/responses will be evaluated for general compliance with instructions and

requests issued in the RFP. Non-compliance with significant instructions shall be

grounds for disqualification of proposals/responses.

3. Knowledge and Technical Competence

This includes the ability of the respondent to perform all of the tasks and fulfill

adequately the stated requirements.

4. Management, Experience and Personnel Qualifications

Expertise of the respondent shall be demonstrated by past contract successes providing

government agencies with similar services. The respondent will be evaluated on

knowledge, experience, prior collaboration and successful completion of

projects/services similar to those requested in the RFP. In additional to relevant

experience, respondents shall provide personnel qualifications in the

Proposal/Response.

5. Ability to Complete the Services in a Timely Manner

This is based on the estimated duration of the tasks and the respondent’s ability to

accomplish these tasks as stated.

6. Cost

The contract shall be based on rates set forth in the response to this RFP in an amount

not to exceed the specified contract amount, or where a cost proposal is required (RFP),

as submitted in the cost proposal. Prices are firm for twelve (12) months. Any services

not included as part of any resulting contract scope of services or cost proposal must be

approved and authorized by the Township of Florence before such work is initiated. The

Township of Florence shall pay for such approved services, at the rate or cost agreed

upon between the Township of Florence and contractor.

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