The Tuscaloosa Housing Authority (THA) is seeking proposals for comprehensive Physical Needs Assessment (PNA) and Integrated Energy Audit (EA) services for its public housing portfolio. Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format by November 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM CT. The contract will be awarded based on a best-value basis, considering factors beyond just cost. Questions must be submitted in writing by November 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM CT. The selected firm must provide deliverables within 90 days from the notice to proceed. The contractor must conduct a comprehensive assessment of the physical condition of all buildings, units, site features, and major systems. The EA must be conducted in conjunction with the PNA and include an assessment of energy and water conservation opportunities. The contractor must provide training to PHA staff regarding submission of the required reports to HUD.
The contractor shall provide tha with the deliverables, no later than ninety 90 days from date of the notice to proceed.
The contract will be awarded to the firm whose proposal is determined by tha to be the most advantageous to the authority, with price and other technical factors considered.
THA will evaluate proposals based on the following minimum qualifications: state and local license, as required, a minimum of five years of experience conducting physical needs assessments and energy audits for public housing or similar affordable housing properties, familiarity with hud nspire, and all current hud regulations, standards, and software tools relevant to pnas and eas, experience with inspections of various building systems and site elements, certification from a nationally recognized energy audit certification provider, such as the home energy rating system hers, identification and qualifications of the specific staff who will perform the work, including professional licenses or certifications, adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, requirements for general liability, professional liability, and workers compensation insurance.
Questions or requests for clarifications to the rfp or the terms of the rfp shall be submitted in writing no later than 11: 00 am, november 10, 2025.
