This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Berkeley Township, New Jersey. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Township of Lacey is requesting proposals from individuals and companies to implement a lead-based paint hazard inspection program in the Township. The program will include all work necessary to comply with P.L. 2021, Chapter 182; N.J.A.C. 5:28A; and Lacey municipal code, Chapter 209 Rental Properties, Article IV Lead-Based Paint Hazard Inspections. Program services include on-site surface-by-surface, room-by-room lead inspections of the interior and exterior of the home using visual inspection and dust wipe analysis on certain single-family, two-family, and multiple rental dwellings every three years or upon tenant turnover where there is no valid lead-safe or lead-free certification. Vendor will also be responsible for all notice, record keeping, and reporting requirements, including for those landlords that directly hire a private lead evaluation contractor. Proposals shall be delivered in a sealed envelope clearly marked "RFP - IMPLEMENTATION OF LEAD BASED PAINT HAZARD INSPECTION PROGRAM" and bear the name and address of the proposer on the outside of the envelope to Amy McGuckin, Municipal Clerk, at the Township of Lacey's Clerk's Office located at 818 Lacey Road, Forked river, NJ 08731 no later than 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at which time all proposals will be opened. One original and one copy of the proposal will be required. In addition, one electronic copy of the proposal shall be submitted on a USB drive. All Service Contractors are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-3 et seq. Affirmative Action, P.L. 1975 c. 127 N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. (Contract Compliance and Equal Employment Opportunities in Public Contracts), and N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 (Disclosure of Ownership). STATUTORY AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS o The Proposer shall familiarize himself and comply with all Federal, State and local laws, ordinances and regulations, which in any manner affect those engaged or employed in the, work, the materials or equipment to be used, or the conduct of the work. No plea or misunderstanding will be considered because of ignorance of the law. If the proposer observes that the Specifications are at variance therewith, he will give the Township prompt written notice thereof, and any necessary changes shall be adjusted by an appropriate modification. If the proposer performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, and without such notice to the Township, he will bear all costs arising there from. The following is a list of some Laws/Regulations which MAY impact on this contract. This list is not intended to be inclusive and is in addition to other requirements, statutes, regulations cited in these General conditions: o Mandatory Affirmative Action Certification No firm may be issued a contract unless it complies with the affirmative action regulations of N.J.S.A 10:5-31 et seq. & N.J.A.C 17:27. All successful vendors must submit, upon award the contract or the receipt of the contract, one of the following: o A photocopy of a valid letter for an approved Federal Affirmative Action Plan, or o A photocopy of an approved Certificate of Employee Information Report, or o If the vendor has none of the above, the public agency is required to provide the vendor with an initial Affirmative Action Employee Information Report (AA-302). REJECTION OF PROPOSALS o Rejection of Proposals The Township of Lacey reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. o Qualifications of Proposers The Township of Lacey may make such investigation as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the proposer to perform the contract and the proposer shall furnish to the Township all such information and data for this purpose as may be requested. The right is reserved to reject any proposal if evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such proposal fails to satisfy the Township that such proposer is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract.