Lead Hazard Reduction - 60 Bernice Ave.

City of Woonsocket
BID NO. 6365
60 Bernice Avenue, Plot 4, Lot 143
PREPARED BY:
CITY OF WOONSOCKET
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION & HEALTHY HOMES
October 2026

CITY OF WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION & HEALTHY HOMES
INVITATION TO BID FOR:
60 Bernice Avenue, Plot 4, Lot 143
BID No. 6365
City of Woonsocket invites sealed bids, from prospective bidders, for the above-referenced project.
Bid Opening: Bids must be physically received at Woonsocket City Hall, Office of Purchasing, 169 Main Street,
Woonsocket, RI 02895 or uploaded electronically on "BidNet" before 2:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 19, 2026. At
2:15 p.m. on the afore-mentioned date, sealed bids will be publicly opened, and all bids will be read aloud in
Harris Hall, located on the 3rd floor of City Hall. Bids may be viewed in person immediately upon the
conclusion of the bid opening or accessed electronically on the internet via BidNet.
Bid Submissions: Bids may be prepared and submitted electronically or physically. Electronic submissions
must follow the instructions online on BidNetdirect.com.
All submissions must use the form versions and templates included in this solicitation. If you have an older
version of a form, do not recycle it for use. All documents must be either typed or legibly printed in blue or
black ink, then signed and dated. Physical bids must be submitted in duplicate, placed in a sealed envelope
and identified with the following information: "60 Bernice Avenue, Plot 4, Lot 143, Bid No. 6365" including
the name of the company submitting the bid. (A Sealed Bid Label is attached for your use).
*Failure to meet specified deadlines, follow specific submission instructions, enclose all required documents
or is not appropriately signed & dated, will result in the bid being deemed non-responsive and rejected.
In addition to the required forms contained in this solicitation that must be included in your submittal proposal,
the following documentation must also be included:
1) Copy of your general contractor's license (Must be in good standing with the state)
2) Copy of your state lead remediation license
3) Copy of all staff lead workers or lead supervisor licenses.
Project Components: the work shall include but not be limited to: Lead hazard reduction of any damaged
areas which have been designated by the Lead Inspector in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) regulated Comprehensive Environmental Lead Inspection (CELI).
Project Timeline: The project must commence within ten (10) business days of the award notification date.
Pre-Bidding Event: A Mandatory site walk through will be held at 60 Bernice Avenue, Plot 4, Lot 143,
Woonsocket, RI 02895 on OCTOBER 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
Upon award of the contract, and prior to the commencement of work, the Contractor must furnish an original
Certificate of Liability Insurance to the Lead Hazard Program Manager with the following minimums:

A) Contractors' Commercial Liability Insurance
$1,000,000 per occurrence
$2,000,000 policy aggregate
B) Commercial Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance
$1,000,000 Combined Single Limit Per Occurrence
C) Worker's Compensation Insurance:
Verification of Worker Compensation insurance according to Title 28, Chapter 29, of the RI Worker
Compensation Law.
D) Contractor's Pollution Liability (CPL) Insurance:
$2,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate
NOTE: Certificates of Liability Insurance must have "City of Woonsocket" named as the "Certificate Holder"
Non-resident Contractors: In accordance with Rhode Island General Law 44-1-6, nonresident contractors are
subject to a 3% withholding of the contract price to secure payment of any sales tax, use tax, and/or income
tax withheld that may be due the State of Rhode Island.
WBE, MBE and Section 3 contractors are encouraged to bid.
Bid Review Period: In conformance with the terms and conditions of these specifications including the
Invitation to Bid and other documentary forms therewith, the Bidder hereby proposes, offers and agrees if
this bid be accepted within sixty (60) calendar days from the date of bid opening to do all things necessary to
fully perform and satisfy all terms, conditions and requirements of the subject specifications.
Withdrawal of Bids: No bidder may withdraw their bid within sixty (60) days after the actual time and
date of the bid opening thereof.
Rejection of Bids: The City reserves the right to cancel this ITB, award on the basis of cost alone, accept or reject
any or all bids, in whole or in part. The City further reserves the right to waive as an informality any irregularities
contained in any bid not affecting substantial rights that may be in the City's best interest. Proposals found to be
technically or substantially nonresponsive at any point in the review process will be rejected and not considered
further. Any such decision will be considered final.
Bid Award: Upon selection of a winning contractor, the City of Woonsocket will send a bid award notice to the
awardee. The award notice will identify a point of contact from the City who will assist the awardee in
completing any pre-work requirements. Upon satisfactory meeting of all the obligations of the pre-wok
requirements, the City of Woonsocket will issue a "Notice to Proceed" for work to commence.
Individuals requesting interpreter services for the hearing impaired should call the Finance Director at 401-762-
6400 seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the bid opening deadline.
Thank you for your consideration of this invitation to bid and your participation in this bid process.
Published: October 2, 2026
Kenneth A. Allaire,
Purchasing Agent

BID TERMS
1. Financial assurances may be required to be a responsive bidder. If either of the first two boxes below are
checked, the specified assurance must be included with the bid submission, or the bid will not be considered
by the City of Woonsocket.
Certified Check:
In the dollar amount ($) shown must be included in the bid submission as a guarantee $
that a contract will be signed and delivered by the bidder.
Bid Bond or Certified Check:
In the per centum (%) shown of the proposed total price must be included in the bid
submission as a guarantee that a contract will be signed and delivered by the bidder;
The amount of such bid bond or certified check will be retained for the use of the City %
as liquidated damages in case of default.
Any person signing a bid bond as an attorney-in fact must include a power of attorney
with the bid bond.
2. If any of the boxes below are checked, the specified item(s) will be required of the contract awardee and
must be addressed prior to any work commencing.
Performance & Payment Bond:
These bonds with a satisfactory surety company must be submitted by the bidder at a %
sum equal to the per centum of the awarded contract as show.
Prevailing Wages:
Pursuant to RIGL 37-13-6 & 37-13-7 the RI Prevailing Wage listed on the RI Department of Labor &
Training website (https://dlt.ri.gov/regulation-and-safety/prevaiIing-wage) shall be paid on this
project.
Certified Payroll:
Part of a federally funded construction project that exceeds $2,000.
Certificate of Liability Insurance:
Must be in a form and in the amounts shown as required by the City. City of Woonsocket must be
named as the "Certificate Holder"
Worker's Compensation: If your Certificate of Liability Insurance Includes coverage
Prior to commencing performance for "Workers Compensation & Employers Liability" then
X
under the contract, the successful DO NOTHING.
bidder shall attest to compliance with
If your Certificate of Liability Insurance Does Not Include
the provisions of the Rhode Island
coverage for "Workers Compensation & Employers
Worker's Compensation Act, RIGL 28-
Liability" then you must fill out and submit form DW-11-IC
29-1, et seq.
"Notice of Designation as Independent Contractor."
No Financial Assurances are required for this solicitation.

Sealed Bid Label
Cut along the outer border and affix this label to
your sealed solicitation envelope to identify it as
a "Sealed Bid".
Sealed Bid Documents - DO NOT OPEN
6365
BID NO.:
Lead Hazard Reduction
60 Bernice Avenue, Plot 4, Lot 143
BID TITLE:
OCTOBER 19, 2026
DUE DATE
Prior to: 2:00 p.m.
TIME DUE:
SUBMITTED BY:
(Name of Company)
DELIVER TO: Woonsocket City Hall
Office of Purchasing
169 Main St.
Woonsocket, RI 02895
*Notice: The Date Due and Time Due as stated on this label and other forms contained herein may have been
updated vis issuance of Addenda against this project. It is the sole responsibility of the Contractor/Vendor to monitor
website postings regularly for any updates to the Due Date or Time Due via Addenda. This label nor other original
forms may not be updated. Contractor/Vendor may strike through and update the Due Date or Time Due at their
discretion to match any updates to these date that have been published via addenda.
Submissions received after the Due Date and Time Due will not be accepted at the sole discretion of the Purchasing
Agent.

DEFINITIONS
a. CELI - Comprehensive Environmental Lead Inspection
b. City: Whenever in this contract the word "City" is used, it shall be understood to refer to the
City of Woonsocket, in the State of Rhode Island.
c. Contractor: Whenever in this contract the word "Contractor" is used, it shall be understood to
refer to the Lead Hazard Contractor who is the party or parties of the second part of this
contract, or the representative of said party or parties. The Contractor must be licensed to
conduct lead hazard reduction work in regulated facilities.
d. Construction Specialist: Whenever in this contract the word "Construction Specialist" is used, it
shall refer to the Lead Hazard Construction Specialist for the City of Woonsocket.
e. Director: Whenever in this contract the word "Director" is used, it shall be understood to refer
to the Director of Planning & Development for the City of Woonsocket, acting either directly or
indirectly through any authorized designee, assistant, consultant, or inspector having either
general or immediate charge of the work, limited only by the limited duties entrusted to him.
f. Lead Hazard Program Manager: Whenever in this contract the word "Lead Hazard Program
Manager is used, it shall be understood to refer to as the person responsible for the day-to-day
operations of the City's Lead Hazard Reduction Program in accordance with all City, State and
Federal regulations.
g. Lead Inspector: Whenever in this contract the word "Lead Inspector" is used, it shall be
understood to refer to Certified Environmental Lead Inspectors who per RIDOH, can conduct
Comprehensive Environmental Lead Inspections, Clearance Inspections, and Annual Re-
inspections and can issue Certifications of Lead-Free or Lead-Safe Status after these
inspections. They can conduct Clearance Inspections and issue Certifications of Acceptable
Clearance Status to Lead Hazard Control Firms for compliance with the Renovation, Repair, and
Painting Rule. They can also conduct Limited Environmental Lead Inspections to look for lead in
paint, drinking water, interior dust, or exterior soil.
h. RIDOH: Rhode Island Department of Health
i. Specifications: Whenever in this contract the word "Specifications" is used it shall be
understood to refer to the body of directions and all written or printed agreements and
instructions pertaining to the method and manner of performing the work and/or to the
quantities and qualities of the materials and work to be furnished under the Contract. The
Invitation to Bidders, Proposals, General Conditions, Special Conditions, if any, and Technical
Specifications are all a part of the "Specifications".
j. WLHP: Woonsocket Lead Hazard Program
Nomenclature: Whenever in the specifications or upon the plans the words directed, required,
ordered, designated, prescribed, or words of similar meanings are used, it shall be understood that
the words "by the Lead Construction Specialist" immediately following the word is intended.
Similarly, the words approval, acceptable, satisfactory, or words of similar meaning shall mean
approval by, acceptable to, or satisfactory to the Lead Hazard Program Manager, unless otherwise
stated.
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1. CHARACTER OF WORK AND PERSONNEL
The work shall be executed in a careful and professional manner by properly trained and qualified workers
or craftsmen in strict accordance with the plans and/or specifications. The contractor shall supply and
maintain portable toilet units to accommodate the number of workers on the site. Contractors shall hire
competent and qualified workers. All machine operators, if needed, must have a valid and current Rhode
Island operator's license.
2. SITE INVESTIGATIONS
Bidders must satisfy themselves through personal examinations of the location of the proposed
work and of the accuracy of the information contained in the specifications, CELI, and drawings.
The submission of any bid shall be accepted by the City as satisfactory proof that the bidder is
satisfied themself in this respect. They shall not, after the submission of this bid, assert that there
was any misunderstanding regarding the nature or amount of work to be done.
3. EXECUTION, CORRELATION, AND INTENT OF DOCUMENTS
The Contract Documents are complementary and what is called for by anyone shall be as binding as
if called for by all. The intention of the document is to include all labor and materials, equipment,
and transportation necessary for the proper execution of the work. All costs of material, equipment
and labor supplied by the Contractor which is incidental to the acceptable completion of the project,
shall be considered to have been included in the price or prices quoted and no separate payments
will be made.
4. SPECIFICATIONS
It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to study the specifications (Both the BID Spec and
CELI) and other instructions. They shall request clarification from the Lead Hazard Reduction
Manager of any errors, inconsistencies or omissions which may be discovered.
5. USE OF PREMISES
The Contractor shall confine all apparatus to the roadway or property in which the work is being
performed and will not unreasonably encumber these premises with such apparatus, materials,
supplies, and equipment. The contractor shall promptly remove and dispose of all debris resulting
from their operations. The contractor shall hold the City harmless from claims by abutting and
adjacent property owners for damages resulting from his operation. The Contractor will be
required to work during normal business hours (Mon/Fri, 8am.-5 pm.) unless approved in advance
by the Lead Hazard Program Manager.
6. SUBCONTRACTORS
The Contractor shall notify the City, in writing, of the names of all subcontractors together with a
summary of the extent and character of the work to be done by each subcontractor. The Proposal
shall include a blank form to be used for this purpose where such subcontractors have been
selected by the bidder during the bidding period.
The City shall approve or disapprove subcontractors after the award of a general contract. The City
shall be notified of any changes in subcontractors during the progress of the project.
7. OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITY OF CONTRACTOR
The Contractor shall take responsibility for the work done under this contract, for the protection of all the
work, and for preventing injuries and damage to property or utilities on or about the work. The Contractor
shall bear all losses sustained by them or by the City because of the quality or character of the work, because
the nature of the land differs from that which was estimated or expected, or on account of the weather,
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conditions, or other causes. The Contractor shall assume the defense of all claims, regardless of Character
against the contractor or the City. The contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, or
agents, against all claims for injuries to persons, corporations or property arising out of the work done under
this contract; or groundless, false, or fraudulent claims or claims relating to labor, and materials furnished
for the work.
8. DIRECTION
The Department of Planning and Development and/or Lead Hazard Program Manager/Construction
Specialist shall confirm major directions, in writing, to the Contractor. Other directions, given verbally by
the Lead Hazard Program Manager or Construction Specialist, shall be confirmed only upon request.
9. CONTROL BY THE LEAD HAZARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST
The Construction Specialist and/or Lead Hazard Program Manager shall have general supervision and
direction of the work. The Contractor shall abide by all orders, directions, and requirements, and shall
perform all work to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning & Development.
The Construction Specialist and/or Lead Hazard Program Manager shall have the authority to reject all
materials which do not conform to the contract; to approve the methods, manner and sequence of all
work; to determine the amount, quality, acceptability, and fitness of all parts of the work; and shall
interpret the plans, specifications and other contract documents, issue any extra work orders and give final
approval to the complete work.
The Construction Specialist and/or Lead Hazard Program Manager shall decide upon all questions in
connection with the work and shall within a reasonable time after presentation to them of such questions,
make decision, in writing, relating to the execution and progress of the work or the interpretation of the
contract documents.
The Construction Specialist and/or Lead Hazard Program Manager shall have the authority to make minor
changes to the work, not involving extra cost, providing such changes are consistent with the purpose of
the work. No extra work shall be authorized without a written order from the Lead Hazard Program
Manager, except in an emergency that is endangering life or property. No claim for an addition to the
contract sum shall be valid unless so ordered.
10. COMMENCEMENT PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION
The Contractor will be required to commence work under this contract within 7 days after signing the
contract the time limit specified therein after the date of the notice to proceed, to prosecute the work with
faithfulness and energy, and to complete the entire work under this contract by the limit stipulated. The
completion time is 7 days after commencement of work and the completion time stipulated above shall
include final cleanup of the premises.
11. EMPLOYMENT OF RESIDENTS
The Contractor shall employ residents of the City during the construction of the work under this
contract whenever possible.
12. NOTICE TO THE CITY OF LABOR DISPUTES
The Contractor shall immediately notify the Construction Specialist and/or Lead Hazard Program Manager
of any actual or potential labor disputes, whenever they have knowledge of such, which might delay timely
performance of the contract work.
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13. SEPARATE CONTRACTS
The City reserves the right to let other contracts in connection with this work. The Contractor shall afford
other contractors' reasonable opportunity for the introduction and storage of their materials and the
execution of their work. They shall properly connect and coordinate all work with their work.
If any part of the Contractor's work depends upon the work of any other contractor for proper execution
or results, the Contractor shall inspect and promptly report to the Construction Specialist and/or Lead
Hazard Program Manager any defects in such work that cause it to be unsuitable for the proper execution
or results. A failure to inspect or report such defects shall constitute an acceptance of the other
contractor's work as fit and proper for the reception of their work, except as to defects which may develop
in the other contractor's work after the execution of the Contractor's work.
14. THE CITY'S RIGHT TO DO WORK
If the Contractor should neglect to prosecute the work properly or fail to perform any provision of this
contract, the City, after written notice to the Contractor, may, without prejudice to any other remedy the
Contractor may have, make good such deficiencies, and may deduct the cost thereof from the payment then
or thereafter due the Contractor.
15. INTERFERENCE WITH OTHERS
The Contractor shall coordinate with the City's refuse hauler, Waste Management of RI, to allow access
into the work zone for the service of trash, recycling, and yard waste collection during the construction.
The Contractor shall not interfere with materials, appliances, or workmen of the City, Public Utility
Companies, or any other contractor, who may be performing work at the same sites. All contractors and
other parties involved shall have equal rights as far as practicable, to the use of all roads and grounds,
except as otherwise provided by these specifications. The decision of the Construction Specialist and/or
Lead Hazard Program Manager shall govern in cases of disagreement between contractors or other parties
regarding such use.
16. ASSIGNMENT
Neither party to the Contract shall assign the contract or sublet it without the written consent of the
other. The Contractor shall not assign any monies due or to become due to their hereunder, without the
previous written consent of the Construction Specialist and/or Lead Hazard Program Manager.
17. PUBLIC SAFETY
The Contractor shall provide, erect, and maintain continually, seven day per week and twenty-four hours
per day, all necessary barricades, reflective signs, signals, flashing lights, etc., and take all necessary
precautions for the protection of the work and the safety of the public. A detailed safety plan for the entire
contract must be submitted to and approved by the Construction Specialist and/or Lead Hazard Program
Manager prior to commencement of work under this contract.
18. ACCIDENT PREVENTION
Precaution shall be exercised at all times until completion and acceptance for the protection of private
property and all persons, including employees. The safety provisions of applicable laws and of local building
and construction codes shall be observed. Machinery, equipment, and all hazards shall be guarded or
eliminated according to the best safety regulations and procedures.
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19. PROTECTION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES, PROPERTY, UTILITIES, WORK AND VEGETATION
The Contractor shall arrange with all private property owners, public utility companies and all other
interested parties for the relocation, maintenance and/or protection of all private property, public utility
facilities, poles, fixtures, appurtenances, and service connections, within or adjacent to the limits of
construction or as directed by the Director of Planning & Development.
The Contractor shall perform and carry out his work in such a manner as not to interfere with or damage
fixtures mentioned herein or as shown on the plans or discovered during construction which are to be left
within the limits of the project. The Contractor will preserve and protect all existing vegetation, such as
trees, shrubs, and grass on or adjacent to the site, which do not unreasonably interfere with the
construction as determined by the Director of Planning & Development.
The Contractor will be responsible for damage done to any telephone or power poles or transmission lines;
water mains, fire hydrants and appurtenances; gas mains or service connections; sewer mains, building
sewer connections and other appurtenances of a similar nature which are fixed or controlled by the City,
Public Utility Company, Private Corporation, or private person.
The Contractor will be responsible for all unauthorized cutting of trees and shrubs, including damage due to
careless operation of equipment, stockpiling of materials, or tracking of grass areas by equipment. The City
will not be responsible for any delays or inconvenience to the Contractor in carrying on his work in the
above-mentioned manner and/or while the City, Public Utility Companies or corporations are making
necessary adjustment to their fixtures or appurtenances.
Damage to any kind of private or public property, not authorized in the contract, shall be repaired, or
restored promptly by or at the expense of the Contractor. The Contractor must assume all responsibility for
any delay or damage incurred due to working around or joining his work to fixtures left in place. No separate
payment will be made for protecting, maintaining, or repairing private property. Any additional cost
incurred shall be at the expense of the Contractor and shall be considered as completely covered by and
included in the contract prices for the various bid items involved.
20. SUPERINTENDENCE BY CONTRACTOR
The Contractor shall give efficient supervision to the work, using his best skill and attention. He will
employ at the site of the work, during the entire performance thereof, a competent superintendent and
any necessary assistants who will be satisfactory to the Director of Planning & Development. They shall
not be changed, except with the consent of the Director of Planning & Development, unless they cease to
be in the employ of the Contractor. Such superintendents shall represent and have full authority to act for
the Contractor in his absence and all directions given to such superintendent shall be binding as if given to
the Contractor.
21. INSPECTION
The work will be conducted under the general direction of the Construction Specialist and is subject to
inspection by his appointed inspectors to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the Contract. No
inspector is authorized to change any provision of the specifications without written authorization from
the Construction Specialist and/or Lead Hazard Program Manager nor shall the presence or absence of an
inspector relieve the Contractor form any requirements of the Contract. Construction Specialist and/or
Lead Hazard Program Manager shall make a thorough examination of the work as soon as practicable after
the completion of the entire work or any divisible part thereof as may be designated in these specifications.
Any work that will be buried, covered, or concealed in any way after its completion must be inspected by
Construction Specialist and/or Lead Hazard Program Manager or one of his appointed inspectors before
such work is buried, concealed, or covered. If any work should be covered without approval or consent of
the Engineer, it must, if required by the Director of Planning & Development, be uncovered for examination
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