Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1835-LH-HRA-133971

Housing Quality Standards inspection services for FCRHRA’s Section 8 voucher program

The Franklin County Regional Housing & Redevelopment Authority is seeking inspection services for its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. - Government buyer: Franklin County Regional Housing & Redevelopment Authority (FCRHRA), Leased Housing Department. - Services requested: Initial, biennial, complaint/special, regular re-inspection, emergency re-inspection, and no-show inspections under current HUD requirements. - Estimated annual workload: approximately 400 initial, annual, and special inspections, plus 230 re-inspections, emergency re-inspections, and no-shows. These are planning estimates, not guaranteed quantities. - Complete Rent Reasonableness Survey Forms during initial inspections when required. - Performance requirements: Provide an inspector at least two days each week; use trained, bondable staff wearing photo identification; and maintain service throughout the contract year. - Generally conduct initial inspections within 7 business days of request, complaint/special inspections within 24–48 hours, and emergency re-inspections for life-threatening conditions within 24 hours. - Conduct regular re-inspections within 30 days of the failed inspection or within 7 business days after receiving the owner's correction certification, whichever comes first. - Send reports to tenants and owners or management agents within 5 business days, promptly notify them of life-threatening conditions, and enter reports into the Authority's PHA Web system within 10 days. - Pricing requested: Per-inspection rates for initial, biennial, and complaint/special inspections, and for re-inspections, emergency re-inspections, and no-shows. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEMs, inspection vendors, or prospective contractors are named. PHA Web is identified as the Authority's management system.

Description

Franklin County Regional Housing & Development Authority is seeking proposals from qualified agencies to provide Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspection services for its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Services include initial, biennial, complaint/special, emergency, and regular re-inspections, with inspection reports provided to tenants and owners and entered into the Authority’s PHA Web system. The awarded contract is for three years beginning January 1, 2027, and proposals will be evaluated on a best-value basis. Proposals are due November 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST; the source instructs bidders not to submit quotes via COMMBUYS.

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