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Neg Agmts to provide lead hazard reduction and healthy homes remediation services, 05/15/24-06/30/27, neg Amds to provide lead hazard reduction and healthy homes remediation services, 01/01/23-06/30/27, total combined NTE $3,700,000
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate the following agreements to provide lead hazard reduction and health homes remediation services, during the period of May 15, 2024 through June 30, 2027:
• PR00006183 Elevate Exteriors Remodeling Inc
• PR00006182 Hendrickson Custom Builders, Inc
• PR00006181 Jack and Betty Properties LLC
• PR00006180 Linden Properties LLC
• PR00006179 New Concepts, LLC
• PR00006185 Prowise Inc
• PR00006178 Rapid Restoration, LLC
• PR00006177 Top Notch Floors More, LLC
• PR00006176 Will Fix it and Remodeling Corp
• PR00006175 Zen Renovations and Design
• PR00006184 Little Eagle Contracting
that following review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreements on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Amendment 1 to the following agreements, extending the contract period from December 31, 2024 to June 30, 2027:
• CM00000967 with Canfield Creations LLC
• CM00000970 with Water Hill Remodeling LLC
• CM00000969 with JD Roofing & Construction Inc.
• CM00000972 with Snappy Construction Inc
• PR00005595 with A Pane In the Glass Construction LLC
• CM00000943 with JR Remodelers & Builders L.L.C.
• CM00000942 with Huot Construction and Services, Inc.
that following review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the amendments on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Amendment 2 to the following agreements, extending the contract period from December 31, 2024 to June 30, 2027:
• CM00000974 with J. Lewis Building and Remodeling LLC
• CM00000973 with Meridian Properties LLC
• CM00000968 with Kailer Construction Corporation,
that following review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the amendments on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate amendments or transactional documents required to administer the lead hazard reduction and healthy homes remediation services providing that such amendments will be with qualified firms selected under the Request for Qualifications process and will not result in an increase in the aggregate funding of $3,700,000 or extensions beyond June 30, 2027.
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Background:
The Hennepin County Board recently authorized Agreement A2211427 with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) accepting Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Funds (CFDA 14.905) in the receivable amount of $6,700,000 during the period November 1, 2022, through July 1, 2027 (Resolution 22-0415). Grant funds will support testing of approximately 350 housing units and creation of approximately 340 lead-safe housing units.
Since 2019, the county has issued a bi-annual Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to form a pool of eligible, licensed lead hazard remediation contractors eligible to bid on individual home hazard reduction and improvement projects through a rotation process as projects are identified. The program’s goal is to have 8-10 active contractors receiving projects. The RFQ is issued twice a year to allow new contractors into the program, enhancing competition and building a broader base of lead hazard remediation service providers.
In March 2024, the county issued the current pool-formation RFQ. Based on that RFQ, staff is now recommending agreements with 11 qualified respondents to preform lead hazard reduction and healthy homes mitigation services. Staff is also requesting amendments to the existing 10 contracts to extend the contract period from December 31, 2024 to June 30, 2027 and to adjust each contract’s not to exceed amounts as needed for the remainder of the contract period, as the competitive bid rotation impacts the work allocation.
Current Request: This request is for authorization to negotiate 11 new agreements and amendments to 10 existing agreements to provide home hazard reduction and improvements, during the period May 15, 2024 through June 30, 2027, with a total combined not to exceed amount of $3,700,000.
Impact/Outcomes: Approval of this request will create at least 340 lead-safe and healthy housing units in Hennepin County.
Disparities Reduction Impact:
Lead poisoning disproportionately effects communities of color, immigrant populations and low-income households. These funds will create opportunities for lead remediation for households at risk.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval