HQS Inspection Svcs. - Sec 8 RFP Public Notice.docx

This is an Invitation to Bid issued by the White Plains Housing Authority for Certified Housing Quality Standard (HQS) Inspector services under its Section 8 Program. The White Plains Housing Authority seeks proposals for a one-year contract effective October 1, 2026, with an option for a second year at the Authority's discretion. The HQS contractor and all inspectors must maintain the necessary skills and judgment to perform HQS inspections and document findings in accordance with federal standards. All inspectors are required to hold Housing Quality Standard certifications, National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) certifications, possess a valid driver's license, and have access to an automobile for work purposes. Interested parties may obtain a detailed scope of professional services description by contacting the White Plains Housing Authority Management office at 223 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., White Plains, NY 10601, or by calling 914-949-6462 between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., beginning July 20, 2026. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked "ATTENTION: NaCole Newton, Section 8 Administrator - Bid for HQS Inspection Services" no later than 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the White Plains Housing Authority Management office.

The White Plains Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any bids for any reason or to waive any formalities in the bidding process. Bid withdrawals are not permitted for a period of sixty days following bid opening without express written consent from the Authority. Pat Kelson Associates is identified as a business enterprise that was awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years. No specific pricing terms, set-asides, funding amounts, or sources are outlined in this invitation to bid document.