The Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority is seeking qualified environmental consultants to provide lead-based paint and asbestos testing services for HUD-funded housing and community development projects. The selected firm will provide professional services including inspections, risk assessments, sample collection, hazard identification, reporting, and clearance testing. The contract will be for a base term of two years with the option to renew for one additional year. The scope of work includes lead-based paint services, asbestos services, remediation and abatement support, and regulatory compliance and documentation.
• Lead-Based Paint Services: Inspections, risk assessments, sample collection, hazard identification, reporting, and clearance testing in compliance with HUD, EPA, and OSHA requirements.
• Asbestos Services: Surveys, inspections, bulk sampling, laboratory coordination, ACM identification, condition assessments, and survey reporting in compliance with AHERA, NESHAP, and OSHA standards.
• Remediation & Abatement Support: Technical guidance for hazard removal, abatement specification development, contractor oversight, and post-remediation clearance certification.
• Regulatory Compliance & Documentation: Compliance with HUD Environmental Review requirements, maintenance of sample chain of custody, preparation of technical reports and clearance documentation, and support for public or regulatory inquiries.