New Castle County
Purchasing Division
87 Reads Way
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 395-5250
Bid# 27S-203
LEAD REMEDIATION CONTRACTORS
No Lead Program (Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes Program)
New Castle County Sealed Bid and Proposal Solicitation
Introduction:
New Castle County’s Department of Community Services No-Lead Program (also referred as the
“Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes Program”) is seeking competitive sealed bids and
priced proposals Lead Remediation Contractors – No Lead Program for its Lead Hazard
Reduction Grant. Interested parties are asked to submit their bids and proposals to the New
Castle County Purchasing Division.
Important Dates:
First Advertisement
Second Advertisement
Mandatory Pre-Solicitation Conference via
Zoom
Deadline for Vendor Questions
Deadline for Question Responses
Proposal/Bid Submission Deadline
June 12, 2026
June 19, 2026
9:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Noon, June 24, 2026
Noon, July 1, 2026
2:00 p.m. July 15, 2026
Target Award [or beginning of term]
No later than August 1, 2026
Bid Specifications:
Vendors are responsible for retrieving bid specifications and addenda (if applicable) from
https://www.newcastlede.gov/Bids.aspx.
All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing. No verbal responses or
unofficial communications that modify the terms and specifications of this solicitation will be
considered binding. Any changes to the solicitation will only be made through an official, written
addendum issued by New Castle County and posted on the website (link provided above). New
Castle County reserves the right to answer verbal questions that do not modify any part of this
solicitation.
Contact Information:
Questions should be submitted in writing and directed to Robin Allen, Chief Procurement Officer,
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New Castle County
Purchasing Division
87 Reads Way
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 395-5250
Bid# 27S-203
LEAD REMEDIATION CONTRACTORS
No Lead Program (Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes Program)
at robin.allen@newcastlede.gov by the date and time noted in the table above.
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New Castle County
Purchasing Division
87 Reads Way
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 395-5250
Bid# 27S-203
LEAD REMEDIATION CONTRACTORS
No Lead Program (Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes Program)
Table of Contents –
Section 1: General Information ...................................................................................................... 5
1. Submission Deadline:.......................................................................................................... 5
2. Submission Address: ........................................................................................................... 5
3. Delivery Method: ................................................................................................................ 5
4. Bid Submission Instructions and Content Requirements: .................................................. 5
5. State of Delaware Business License .................................................................................... 7
6. Bid Opening:........................................................................................................................ 7
7. Award Criteria ..................................................................................................................... 7
10. Contract Terms: .................................................................................................................... 9
11. Diversity and Inclusion:..................................................................................................... 13
12. Subcontracting .................................................................................................................. 14
13. Federal Funding Requirements Specific to Grant Awards................................................ 14
Section 2: Bid Specific Requirements ........................................................................................... 15
1. Scope of Work | Specifications......................................................................................... 15
2. Pre-Bid Meeting Requirements ....................................................................................... 15
3. Requirements for Bid or Proposal Submission ................................................................. 15
This is an illustration – please see Attachment C – Evaluation for specific information. ........ 15
4. Company/firm Detail Requirements................................................................................. 16
5. No Substitutions................................................................................................................ 16
6. Right to Inspect ................................................................................................................ 16
7. Indemnification ................................................................................................................ 16
8. New Castle County Commitment to Supplier Diversity.................................................. 17
9. Contract Accessibility ....................................................................................................... 17
10. Confidentiality .................................................................................................................. 17
11. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) ............................................................................... 18
12. Required Insurance .......................................................................................................... 18
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New Castle County
Purchasing Division
87 Reads Way
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 395-5250
Bid# 27S-203
LEAD REMEDIATION CONTRACTORS
No Lead Program (Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes Program)
13. Delaware Labor ................................................................................................................ 20
14. Cooperative Contingency ................................................................................................. 20
15. Additions........................................................................................................................... 20
Section 3: Non-Collusion Statement............................................................................................. 21
Section 4: Authorized Representative Procurement Affidavit ..................................................... 23
Section 5: Respondent Checklist................................................................................................... 25
Section 6: Green Initiative Expectations ....................................................................................... 26
SECTION 7: AI USAGE IN PROPOSAL PREPARATION ..................................................................... 28
Attachment A – Scope of Work/Specifications............................................................................. 29
Attachment B - Evaluation ........................................................................................................... 30
NOTE – All Exhibits will be listed within the scope of work
PLEASE NOTE: If you are not currently a registered vendor, please register to become a vendor
in our Vendor Self Service portal. You will need to complete and upload your W9, provide your
banking information, and select the commodities that align with your business. The link is as
follows: https://newcastlecountyde.munisselfservice.com/vss
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New Castle County
Purchasing Division
87 Reads Way
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 395-5250
Bid# 27S-203
LEAD REMEDIATION CONTRACTORS
No Lead Program (Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes Program)
SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Submission Deadline:
Proposals must be received before the Submission Deadline noted on the table on Page
1. Submissions must include one (1) printed original and (1) hard copy.
2. Submission Address:
New Castle County Purchasing Division
New Castle County Government Center
87 Reads Way
New Castle, DE 19720
3. Delivery Method:
3.1 Mail to the address above. Use a carrier that guarantees delivery and provides
tracking. Vendor is fully responsible for delivery to the correct location by the due
date and time of the bid opening.
3.2 Deliver in person to the Government Center between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. EST
on business days. Contact a member of the Administrative Services at 302-395-
5965 upon arrival or ask the Receptionist to contact the Purchasing Division.
3.3 Facsimile (fax) transmissions are unacceptable and will be rejected.
4. Bid Submission Instructions and Content Requirements:
4.1 Clearly display Bid #27S-203 - Lead Remediation Contractors for the
Department of Community Services No-Lead Program (also referred as the
“Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes Program in the lower left quadrant
on the front of the sealed envelope.
4.2 Include completed Non-Collusion Statement/Signature Page and Authorized
Representative Procurement Affidavit signed and dated by the Authorized
Representative.
4.2.1 Failure to sign and return these documents could result in a bid
submission being rejected.
4.3 The Signature Page must include the company name, address, tax ID, and
contact information.
4.4 All bidders must provide copies of all necessary licenses required to perform the
work specified in this solicitation. Licenses must be issued by the appropriate
licensing authority prior to the execution of a contract or issuance of a purchase
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.