The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) is seeking proposals for annual unit inspections under the Prereacnspire program. The contract will have an initial term of one year with two one-year extension options. Inspections must comply with HUD's Nspire standards, categorizing deficiencies by severity (life-threatening, severe, moderate, low). Contractors must use HUD-approved software for electronic data collection and submit final reports within 24 hours of completion. Inspectors must possess an active Nspire certification and have demonstrated experience. Proposals must include a Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) participation plan with a minimum threshold of 18% for MBE and 7% for WBE. Additionally, contractors must comply with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of ****, directing economic opportunities to low-income persons. Proposals will be evaluated based on experience, capacity, proposed fee, methodology, MBE/WBE participation, and Section 3 participation. Key dates include a proposal submission deadline of May 19, 2026, a presubmission meeting on May 7, 2026, and a deadline for written questions on May 8, 2026. Proposals can be submitted electronically via Dropbox or physically. The contract includes provisions for termination, insurance, and dispute resolution.
The deadline for submission of proposals is May 19, 2026, at 9:00 a. m.
The contractor shall submit monthly invoices, and the authority shall use its reasonable business efforts to process and pay each invoice within 30 days of its receipt.
Proposals will be evaluated based on experience (25 points), capacity (25 points), proposed fee (20 points), methodology (25 points), MBE/WBE participation (2 points), and Section 3 participation (3 points).
All inspectors must possess an active Nspire certification and have demonstrated experience inspecting at least 500 units under UPCS or Nspire protocols. Inspectors must also wear professional attire, display clear photo ID, utilize appropriate PPE, and pass a criminal background check.
The contract states that the contractor shall pay 0. 00 per day for each day of delay. Additionally, noncompliance with HUD regulations may result in sanctions, termination for default, and debarment or suspension from future HUD-assisted contracts.
A presubmission meeting will be held via Zoom on May 7, 2026, at 9:00 a. m. There is no mention of a mandatory or optional site visit for inspection purposes.
There is no mention of sample submission in the provided text.
The deadline for the submission of written questions is May 8, 2026, at 9:00 a. m.