RFP 010-2027 HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS (HQS) / NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR THE PHYSICAL INSPECTION OF REAL ESTATE (NSPIRE) INSPECTION SERVICES

The City of Springfield is seeking proposals from qualified firms/providers to provide Housing Quality Standards (HQS) / National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) Inspection Services to comply with HUD regulations under the HOME program. The City requires inspection of certain properties in accordance with the HOME regulation (24 CFR 92.251 (a)(2)) using the Housing Quality Standards (HQS) in 24 CFR Part 982.401. A contract will be issued in the form of a one (1) year term contract with the option to renew the contract for four (4) additional one-year terms. Key aspects of the job include: • Providing HQS/NSPIRE inspection services to comply with HUD regulations • Inspecting properties in accordance with the HOME regulation • Using the Housing Quality Standards (HQS) in 24 CFR Part 982.401 • Entering into a one-year term contract with the option to renew for four additional years