Awarded vendors
- John Risko
Description
The City of Worcester issued a sealed‑bid solicitation for lead‑paint inspection services supporting its Economic Development/Housing Development Division. The contract covers a two‑year period (Aug 2023‑Aug 2025) and includes a comprehensive suite of inspection, re‑inspection, dust‑wipe, soil risk, and federal risk assessment tasks for residential multifamily properties receiving city grants. The award went to individual vendor John Risko as the lowest responsive bidder at a total price of $373,000. The work requires Massachusetts‑licensed Master Lead Inspectors, X‑ray Fluorescence (XRF) training, and extensive reporting within tight timelines (most appointments within one week of notification). No bond or performance security is required, but the contractor must carry specified insurance limits. A third‑year renewal option is available at the City’s discretion.
• Scope: 150 initial inspections, 200 re‑occupancy re‑inspections, 1,400 dust‑wipe samples, soil and federal risk assessments, apprenticeship training.
• Requirements: MA Master Lead Inspector & Risk Assessor licensure, XRF training, insurance (CGL $1M/$2M, auto $1M, professional $200k/$500k).
• Procurement: Open sealed‑bid competition; award based on lowest net price; no set‑aside; award to John Risko.