Lead-Free DC Support Services

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is seeking a vendor to provide “Lead‑Free DC Support Services” for its Public Space Regulation Division. The contractor will support the District’s Lead‑Free DC Initiative by handling permit processing, safety and traffic plan reviews, issuing construction and occupancy permits, and conducting field inspections of lead‑service‑line replacement projects. The work is structured as a five‑year contract (one base year plus four option years) and will be awarded to the lowest evaluated responsive bid. Key personnel—including technicians, work‑zone safety reviewers, and field inspectors—must meet specific education, experience, and certification requirements, and proof of current employment for eight “key” staff is required. The solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with an extended bid deadline of June 9, 2026. • Permit intake, review, and issuance via the TOPS system for construction/occupancy permits. • Traffic‑control plan evaluation, MOT (maintenance‑of‑traffic) reviews, and safety compliance checks. • On‑site field inspections of excavation, traffic‑control setups, and right‑of‑way restoration. • Requirement to submit hourly labor rates for the base year and each option year; subcontracting ≥ 35% if contract exceeds $250 k. • No Installation‑Floater insurance required; personal vehicles reimbursed at GSA mileage rate.