Procurement ID: # 11-021624 .

Pursuant to the policies and procedures of the Development Authority of the North Country (“Authority”), the Authority is seeking Proposals from qualified firms including New York State certified MBE/WBE and Section 3 firms to perform lead risk assessments, lead based paint inspections, limited asbestos inspection and analytical services, lead based paint clearances for occupied areas of residential structures and asbestos clearance as applicable for the St. Lawrence County 2023 CDBG Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program.

The RFP can be downloaded from the Authority’s website: https://www.danc.org/bids .

Important Dates:

March 6, 2024 by 3:00 PM: Question Period Closes

No questions will be accepted after this date. Answers to questions will be provided as soon as possible, but no later than 3 days prior to the proposal due date... Answers will be provided to all prospective proposers who have downloaded the proposal package for this project from the Authority’s website. An email notification will be sent that informs proposers that new information has been posted to the Authority’s website and is available for review and download.

March 13, 2024 at 3:00 PM: Electronic Submission of Proposals Due

A copy of the Proposal must be submitted in electronic form, signed by an authorized officer of the Proposer and emailed to mtaylor@danc.org. Proposals received after the time and date specified above will not be accepted and will be returned.

Primary Point of Contact: Pursuant to the Procurement Lobbying Law, the Authority has designated one person who may be contacted by Proposers regarding this procurement and shall require disclosure from Proposers of persons or organizations designated, retained or employed to attempt to influence the procurement process using the “Certification Pursuant Procurement Lobbying Law” form. (See Appendix B). All questions regarding this procurement opportunity should be e-mailed to:

Matt Taylor, Senior Project Development Specialist

Development Authority of the North Country

Phone: (315) 661-3200

Email: mtaylor@danc.org

Submission of a Proposal constitutes an acknowledgement that the Proposer has thoroughly examined and is familiar with the requirements under this RFP including appendices, forms, and attachments, that it is capable of performing the work to achieve the objectives of the Authority, and that it will accept these terms and conditions unless exceptions are specified in the Proposer's submission. The cover letter submitted with the Proposal must state whether any exceptions are taken to the terms and conditions, and reference the section of the Proposal where such exceptions are detailed.

No contact with any Authority personnel or Authority consultants other than the above-named designated Authority contact person is allowed until such time as a Notice of Award is issued by the Authority. Violation of this provision may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

If a Proposer believes there is any ambiguity or error in this RFP, the Proposer should immediately notify the Authority’s designated contact in writing and request clarification or modification of the RFP. Any modifications or clarifications will be made in writing and will be distributed to all Proposers who have downloaded this RFP from the Authority's website via an email notification that new information is available on the Authority’s website.

The Development Authority of the North Country (“Authority”) is seeking proposals from qualified firms including New York State certified MBE/WBE and Section 3 firms to be able to perform certified lead-based paint risk assessments (LRAs), lead based paint inspections, lead-based paint clearances as applicable as well as limited asbestos inspection and analytical services and asbestos clearances as applicable. St. Lawrence County was awarded $615,000 in Federal funds from the NYS Office of Community Renewal Community Development Block Grant program to assist approximately 12 income eligible homeowners with repairs to their homes. CDBG funds may be used to address health and safety issues and to make energy efficiency improvements. Firms will be asked to provide a written lead based paint and lead risk assessment report of the site visit as well as a report detailing required lead based paint remediation activities, i.e. scope of work write-ups. Approximately 12 homes will be assisted with rehabilitation assistance with typical assistance under $25,000 per unit. Lead based paint risk assessments. lead based paint inspections and lead based paint clearances must be completed in accordance with the 2012 HUD Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing and ASTM E2271 by a qualified firm or qualified individual. Limited Asbestos Inspection and analytical services will be completed in accordance with New York State Department of Labor 12 NYCRR 56. The limited asbestos survey will be focused on the materials being impacted by the scope of the planned renovations. St. Lawrence County will be entering into a Sub Recipient Agreement with the Development Authority of the North Country to provide grant administration and program delivery for the St. Lawrence County CDBG program.

Capitalized terms that are not specifically defined in this RFP are defined in Paragraph D entitled “Definitions” of Part I entitled “General Terms & Definitions” of the Authority’s “Standard Terms, Conditions & Mandatory Clauses”, included as Appendix A, which hereby are deemed incorporated into this RFP by this reference, and have the same strength and effect as if they were expressly set forth below.

The Authority is unique among public authorities in New York State in its scope of activities. Unlike other single-purpose state authorities, the Authority owns and operates a number of revenue-based infrastructure facilities and manages a wide range of business and housing development programs. The Authority has become the region's largest provider of shared-services, providing fee-based services to three counties which fosters economies-of-scale and efficiencies saving money for the ratepayers. The Authority does not receive annual appropriations from Federal, State or local governments for operating purposes. All revenues are generated through user fees, contracts or investment earnings.

In keeping with its mission to serve the common interests of Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties, and to enhance economic opportunities and promote the health and well-being of its communities, the Authority is committed to environmental stewardship, fiscal integrity, and strong partnerships in accomplishing these objectives. The Authority's professional management team and staff are dedicated to the efficient operations of the Authority's projects, while working to advance new and innovative initiatives.

Primary operational areas of the Authority are Administration, Solid Waste Management, Water Quality Management, Engineering, Telecommunications, and Regional Development.

For further information, please visit our website at: www.danc.org .