Thank you to everyone who was involved in making the City of Staples City Hall & Library project such a resounding success. This project is one of the first Best Value Procurement projects in Minnesota, and as such the attached documents summarize the final piece in the BVP process – the Rating System. There is one document from the midpoint of the project, a document that has all of the details from the end of the project, and finally a summary page that gives the overall weighted average scores.
We hope you found value in the BVP system and continue to be supporters of it in the future.
The EPA recently issued a rule requiring the use of lead-safe practices and other actions aimed at preventing lead poisoning. Under the rule, beginning April 22nd 2010, contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. Until that time, HUD and EPA recommend that anyone performing renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in pre-1978 homes, child care facilities and schools follow lead-safe work practices.
Northway Construction Services has completed all of the required training prior to the April deadline and has received certification from the EPA as a Lead Certified Firm.