COST ESTIMATING SERVICES LEAD HAZARD CONTROL AND HEALTHY HOMES

The City of East Orange is seeking proposals for Cost Estimating Services specifically for its Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Grant Program. This Addendum #1 clarifies several key aspects of the Request for Proposals (RFP) that were originally advertised in the Newark Star Ledger on March 16, 2021. The core project involves providing cost estimating services for units participating in the grant program, which encompasses both single-family homes and multi-family homes (1-4 units). The scope of work for successful bidders includes defining a timeline for projected unit completion and providing all deliverables for an allocated flat fee of $750.00 per unit, covering all required services under the program. Regarding contractor qualifications, the addendum explicitly states that all minimum qualifications listed in section 3.2 of the original RFP are mandatory for all successful bidders. A pre-proposal conference for this specific RFP was held on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., during which several questions and concerns were raised, prompting the release of this clarification document. While specific licensing requirements beyond general qualifications are not detailed in this addendum, adherence to the original RFP's stipulations is emphasized. Prospective bidders are reminded that the submission deadline for the Cost Estimating Services (Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Grant Program) RFP is Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. No information regarding bid security, performance bonds, or specific submission locations is provided within this addendum. For any further questions or concerns regarding this solicitation, interested parties are instructed to contact Lisa L. Jackson directly at (973) 266-5162.