The City of Worcester issued a sealed‑bid solicitation (CR‑8433‑M5) for one‑year de‑leading (lead‑paint removal) services for Worcester Public Schools, with two optional renewal years. Bids were received by May 14 2025, and the contract was awarded to Alpine Environmental, Inc. for $86,450. The work is performed on an as‑needed basis, must comply with Massachusetts lead‑safe renovation regulations and OSHA standards, and is limited to job values not exceeding $10,000 each. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, waste disposal, safety documentation, and adhere to extensive prevailing‑wage, MWBE, and REO reporting requirements.
• Scope: Lead‑paint removal, containment, waste handling, and clearance testing at multiple WPS facilities.
• Requirements: DCAMM “DE‑LEADING” eligibility, Massachusetts lead‑paint contractor license, 100 % performance & payment bonds, insurance minimums, weekly payroll and compliance reports.
• Financials: Hourly labor rates (to be filled in by bidder) plus disposal cost; total awarded price $86,450; 5 % bid security required.