Combined Sources Sought-Request for Information draft 02-12-2026.docx

Combined Sources Sought / RFI – HUD Construction Inspection Services Title: Combined Sources Sought Notice & Request for Information – HUD Construction Inspection Services

1. Purpose The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is conducting market research to identify qualified small business contractors capable of providing construction inspection, quality assurance, and project oversight services nationwide. This combined notice serves as both a Sources Sought and a Request for Information (RFI).

Responses will help HUD determine:

· Acquisition strategy

· Potential small business set-aside

· Contractor capabilities, staffing, and approach

· Regional coverage across multiple construction sites Note: This is not a solicitation. No contract will be awarded based solely on this notice.

2. Background HUD requires Construction Inspection Services for projects including:

· Section 223(f) Application Phase Inspections

· Pre-Construction Conferences

· New Construction and Substantial Rehab

· Section 223(f) Repairs

· Guarantee/Warranty Inspections Contractors will deliver reports, trip reports, requisitions, and other documentation, including: HUD-95379, HUD-92448, HUD-92464M, HUD-92437, Start Letters, and Construction Record sets. Deliverables must meet Quality Control Plan (QCP) requirements, electronic submission standards, and HUD’s naming conventions.

Services are limited to project construction phases and must be performed at construction sites across the following regions:

· Northeast (13 states + DC): New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Maryland, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Virginia, West Virginia, New Hampshire, Vermont, Delaware, Maine and Washington D.C.

· Southeast (8 states + PR): Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (PR).

· Midwest (6 states): Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.

· Southwest (9 states): Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas.

· West (14 states): Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

3. Contractor Capabilities / Information Requested Vendors are requested to complete the following capability and RFI questionnaire. Responses should include supporting documentation where appropriate.

A. Company Information

Company name

Address / Headquarters

DUNS / UEI number

GSA MAS Contract Number

Years in business providing construction inspection services

B. Experience / Past Performance

Number of inspection personnel

C. Technical Approach

D. Capacity / Staffing

Number of full-time inspection personnel per region

· Licensed Architects or Engineers are not required to perform the requirements of this contract

E. Optional Pricing Approach

4. Submission Instructions

· Format: PDF or Word document, maximum 15 pages

· Email To: [Insert email]

· Subject Line: “Combined SSN/RFI Response – HUD Construction Inspection Services”

· Deadline: [Insert date] Responses should be complete, accurate, and clearly labeled. HUD may follow up for clarification.

5. Evaluation / Use of Information HUD will use responses to:

· Assess market capabilities

· Determine acquisition strategy (small business set-aside vs. full and open)

· Evaluate regional coverage, technical approach, and staffing

· Inform potential solicitation development HUD will not make any awards based solely on this notice.

6. Disclaimer This combined notice is for market research only. No solicitation is implied, and HUD reserves the right to conduct a formal solicitation separately. Responding does not guarantee participation in future contracts.