1. Lead-based Paint Inspections: a. General Inspection Requirements Utilizing an XRF analyzer, Consultant shall test all painted surfaces in homes or apartments according to Chapter 7 of HUD’s Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing (most recent revision). Bid should reflect costs associated with using the methods described for Single Family Housing. (Lead-based Paint Inspections at properties with more than twenty (20) units are not included in the scope of this RFP.) b. Special Requirements: i. All floors must be XRF tested, even if they have carpet or appear to be bare wood. ii. All window components at the property must be tested. iii. Window sashes and jambs cannot be grouped into testing combinations. A sash and a jamb must be tested at each wood window. iv. If wood window sashes have negative readings at the interior side, the exterior sides must be tested. v. Ceramic and enamel bathtubs and sinks must be XRF tested. c. Dust Sampling: As part of the inspection, the Consultant shall collect dust wipe samples using the procedures described in Chapter 15 of HUD’s Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing (most recent revision). The following areas shall be sampled: i. Entry Floor: Just inside main entrance to unit. ii. Play Room Floor: Area used for play by young children, usually living room or den. If no young children, test living room or equivalent (if entry floor sample was collected from play room, this sample is not necessary). iii. Play Room Sill: Window sill from play room. iv. Kitchen Floor: Just inside main entrance to kitchen (if entry floor sample was collected in kitchen, this sample is not necessary). v. Kitchen Well: Window well in kitchen. vi. Child’s BR Floor: If no children present, test smallest bedroom. vii. Child’s BR Sill: Window sill from same room as above. viii. Bathroom Floor: If more than one bath, test one most likely to be used by children. ix. Heat Vent: At properties that have forced-air heating systems, collect 1 sample from inside the ductwork. Typically, the cold air return provides the largest surface area to sample. In addition to the standard locations above, consultant may collect up to four (4) additional dust samples from other areas in each unit suspected of containing lead-contaminated dust, including carpets in fair or poor condition, countertops, etc. For quality control purposes, consultant shall include one Field Blank per every 20 dust wipe samples submitted. One Spiked Sample shall be included per every 50 dust wipe samples submitted. Consultant shall utilize the Burlington Lead Program Dust Sample Collection / Chain of Custody Form to collect the following information for each sample: Room #; type of sample (bare floor, carpet, sill or well); exact location of sample; surface type; condition of surface; and sample size. All samples collected are to be sent to a laboratory selected by Burlington Lead Program. Burlington Lead Program shall maintain an account with UPS for the purpose of shipping all samples, and will provide consultant with preprinted air bills as necessary. Consultant will be responsible for getting collected samples to the nearest UPS or preferred laboratory shipping provider drop box before the last pick up time for that box location (typically 5pm). The Burlington Lead Program will be responsible for the cost of laboratory analysis. In addition, the Burlington Lead Program will provide the following supplies for dust sampling; sample media (ghost wipes); centrifuge tubes; dust sample collection / chain-of-custody forms and spiked dust wipes samples. The testing consultant will be responsible for providing their own PPE including such as coveralls, masks, booties and disposable latex gloves (powder less).
