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Contract Approval for Lead Dust Testing Services

Original title: Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into an Agreement or Agreements with Batta Environmental Associates, Inc. for professional services providing materials for and analysis of lead dust samples pertaining to PLI’s execution of the City of Pittsburgh’s Lead Safe Ordinance for a total cost not to exceed THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY NINE DOLLARS AND FOURTEEN CENTS ($35,949.14) over three years.

Record date · June 16, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City of Pittsburgh has authorized a three-year contract with Batta Environmental Associates, Inc. to provide lead dust samng materials and laboratory analysis. This service supports the city's ongoing enforcement of its .

Why it matters

The city will spend up to $35,949.14 over three years to ensure the city has the necessary testing supes and analysis to enforce lead safety regulations for residents.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Batta Environmental Associates, Inc.

The company is the recipient of a city contract for environmental testing services.

Directly affected

Pittsburgh residents

Residents subject to the Lead Safe Ordinance will have their properties tested using the materials and analysis provided under this contract.

Key Facts

  • The City of Pittsburgh is authorized to enter into a contract with Batta Environmental Associates, Inc.
  • The contract covers professional services for lead dust sample materials and analysis.
  • The services are required to execute the City of Pittsburgh’s Lead Safe Ordinance.
  • The total cost of the contract shall not exceed $35,949.14.
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  • The contract term is for a duration of three years.
  • The Mayor and the Director of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections are authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the city.
  • The resolution was introduced on May 29, 2026.
  • The resolution has passed finally.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this money being spent on?
The funds are for purchasing lead dust samng kits and paying for laboratory analysis of those samples to support city lead safety inspections.
How long does this contract last?
The agreement covers a period of three years.

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Continued investment in Lead Safe Ordinance

The city is committing multi-year funding specifically for testing materials, indicating a sustained focus on the enforcement of the Lead Safe Ordinance.

City of PittsburghBatta Environmental Associates, Inc.

Connected Entities

Director of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections, City of Pittsburgh, Batta Environmental Associates, Inc.
PersonDirector of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections“The city official authorized to sign the agreement.”Map →
locationCity of Pittsburgh“The municipal government entering into the service agreement.”Map →
OrganizationBatta Environmental Associates, Inc.“The private firm contracted to provide lead testing materials and analysis.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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