How to bid on Syracuse Lead Grant Program contracting

What the City is buying

The City of Syracuse is assembling a pool of EPA-certified, qualified contractors to remediate lead-based paint hazards at eligible residential properties within city limits. The City will solicit quotes from pool members for specific work, and selected contractors will remain in the pool for at least three years.

This is an opportunity for firms that perform lead hazard remediation and want to be considered for future quote requests through the Syracuse Lead Grant Program. A separate contractor will handle clearance sampling.

Key date and deadline

The RFQ was published October 8, 2026. Submit your response by November 10, 2026, at 2:30 PM ET.

Treat the deadline as the cutoff for submitting your response through OpenGov. Allow time to finish the portal steps and confirm that your submission has gone through before the cutoff.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity suits EPA-certified contractors qualified to remediate lead-based paint hazards in residential properties. The work is governed by applicable federal and state requirements, including requirements associated with the EPA, OSHA, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

The program addresses eligible residences and other properties within Syracuse city limits. Its priorities include homes with children with elevated blood lead levels or active code violations, and properties with children under six, as well as other eligible rental, owner-occupied, mixed-use, and vacant units.

How to access and respond

Click “View original source” to open the opportunity in OpenGov Procurement. The portal may show a brief security check the first time; wait for it to finish so the project page loads.

Sign in or create a free vendor account to download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your response. OpenGov also provides addenda notices, so check the project page and notices as you prepare your submission.

Prepare a clear, competitive response

Read the RFQ and any addenda closely, then organize your response around the requested information. Clearly show your relevant EPA certification and qualifications, and make sure the documents you provide are current and consistent.

Explain your experience with residential lead hazard remediation and how your firm manages work in line with applicable requirements. Keep your response specific to the work described, and leave clearance sampling out of your proposed scope because the City identifies that as a separate contractor’s responsibility.

Submit early enough to resolve account or document issues, and verify that OpenGov records your response before the deadline.