RFQ Lead Inspectors for Syracuse Lead Grant Program

The City of Syracuse is creating a Qualified Vendor Pool of EPA‑certified lead inspectors and risk assessors to support its Lead Grant Program. Selected vendors will perform X‑ray fluorescence (XRF) testing, preliminary inspections, risk assessments, scope‑of‑work development, and post‑remediation clearance sampling for residential properties city‑wide. The contract is a four‑year award with two optional one‑year renewals, and vendors must maintain required insurance and meet equity, local‑hiring, and M/WBE‑SDVOB goals. • Provide surface‑by‑surface XRF testing and written reports. • Conduct interior/exterior lead‑paint inspections and develop Lead Inspection Risk Assessments (LIRA). • Create detailed scopes of work and diagrams for remediation contractors. • Perform clearance sampling after remediation and submit laboratory results and clearance reports. • Must hold EPA Lead Inspector and EPA Lead Risk Assessor certifications. • Contract length: 4 years (with two 1‑year renewal options). • Submission deadline: November 10, 2026 2:30 PM (electronic). • Questions due: October 27, 2026 4:00 PM.