BPM055422-HUD_Inspection_Svcs_-Amendment_4.docx.pdf

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

7800 Harkins Road ● Lanham, MD 20706 ● dhcd.maryland.gov

301-429-7379 ● 1-800-756-0119 ● TTY/RELAY 711 or 1-800-735-2258

WES MOORE

Governor

ARUNA MILLER

Lt. Governor

JACOB R. DAY

Secretary

JULIA GLANZ

Deputy Secretary

Amendment 4

Invitation for Bid (IFB)

BPM055422 HUD Inspector

The following is Amendment No. 4 to the above-referenced Invitation for Bids (IFB). The purpose of this amendment is to revise the solicitation by updating the procurement designation, revising the inspector qualification requirements, and correcting the estimated number of property inspections. All information contained herein is binding on all Bidders responding to this IFB.

Changes are identified below. Additions are shown in bold red text, and deletions are shown in strikethrough.

Please see revised Key Information Summary Sheet (KISS)

The purpose of this amendment is to revise the Key Information Summary Sheet and change the procurement designation from Small Business Reserve (SBR) to Small Business Preference (SBP). Bidders are advised to review the revised solicitation documents in their entirety. All references for the Small Business Reserve (SBR) designation have been removed and replaced with the applicable Small Business Preference (SBP) designation.

1. Key Information Summary Sheet – Page 3

DELETE:

The reference indicating that this solicitation is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR).

REPLACE WITH:

This solicitation is designated as a Small Business Preference (SBP).

2. DELETE:

2.4 Certification and Qualifications – Page 8

2.4.1 Ensure that all inspections are conducted by individuals currently certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to perform NSPIRE inspections.

2.4.2 Maintain active NSPIRE certification for all inspectors throughout the term of the Contract.

2.4.3 Provide proof of current NSPIRE certification at the time of award and upon request by the

Department.

2.4.4 Ensure that any inspector previously certified under the Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) program holds current NSPIRE certification prior to performing services under this Contract.

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Pre-Bid Conference Summary

BPM055422 – HUD Inspector

Replace with:

2.4 Qualifications and Experience – Page 8

2.4.1 The Contractor shall ensure that all inspections are performed by inspectors qualified and experienced in conducting REAC/NSPIRE inspections in accordance with the current HUD

NSPIRE Protocol and Guidance.

2.4.2 The Contractor shall ensure that all inspectors maintain any required training, credentials, or qualifications necessary to perform NSPIRE inspections throughout the term of the Contract.

2.4.3 At the time of award, and upon request by the Department, the Contractor shall provide documentation showing each inspector's qualifications and experience performing

REAC/NSPIRE inspections. Documentation may include training records, certifications issued by an authorized NSPIRE inspection contractor, or other evidence acceptable to the Department.

2.4.4 Inspectors previously certified under the former REAC inspection program must demonstrate current knowledge and proficiency in the NSPIRE inspection protocol before performing services under this Contract.

3. The Price Bid Form has been revised to update the estimated number of property inspections. The revised Price Bid Form replaces and supersedes the Price Bid Form previously issued with the solicitation.

Bidders must use the revised Price Bid Form when submitting their bids.

4. Attachment P – Prime Contractor List of Subcontractors is now included as a separate file titled:

All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

Amanda Sadler Date

Procurement Director

Lisa Peters Date

Procurement Officer

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