Cost Estimating Services (Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Grant Program)

The City of East Orange is seeking professional Cost Estimating Services for its crucial Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Grant Program. This initiative focuses on mitigating lead-based paint hazards and fostering healthier living environments within residential properties, specifically targeting single-family and multi-family dwellings with one to four units. The grant program spans forty-two months, from June 2019 through December 2022, with an anticipated forty projects to be completed during this period. The selected cost estimator will be tasked with executing all deliverables associated with Stage 1 of the project, which includes active participation in kick-off meetings, processing all change orders, and managing payment requisitions. The scope explicitly clarifies that the cost estimator’s role does not extend to monitoring construction progress, assessing work quality, overseeing safety protocols, or general operational management on project sites. Instead, the estimator will rely on the Lead Inspector's prepared scope of work to accurately estimate repair costs for all identified lead hazardous paint items. Contractors interested in providing these Cost Estimating Services must possess a demonstrated, comprehensive working knowledge of the lead abatement process and its associated pricing structures. This Addendum #1, issued in September 2019, provides essential clarifications through a question-and-answer format, building upon the original Request for Proposal (RFP) and referencing a prior Pre-Bid Meeting, indicating a structured procurement process. The document underscores the need for a detailed understanding of the project types, anticipated sizes, and overall volume to formulate competitive proposals, as bidders are expected to provide both a flat fee and a monthly fee for their services. The distinction between the cost estimator's responsibilities and those of other parties involved in construction observation and periodic monitoring is also clearly delineated. While this Addendum #1 offers vital insights into the project's scope and requirements, it does not contain specific instructions for bid submission, the exact deadline for proposal delivery, or details regarding bid security or performance bond requirements. Similarly, direct contact information for inquiries related to the submission process is not provided within this addendum; prospective bidders would need to refer to the original City of East Orange RFP for the Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Grant Program to obtain complete submission guidelines, including the precise deadline for proposal submission, any mandatory bond stipulations, and relevant contact persons for the procurement process.