RFI MFH Pilot Inspection Program.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/MARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE

Design of a Physical Inspection Pilot Program to Test Proof of Concept of a New Physical

Inspection Protocol

The Multifamily Asset Management Division of USDA’s Rural Housing Service is seeking experienced vendors/contractor sources for an effort to design a physical inspection pilot program to test the proof of concept of a new physical inspection protocol. The new physical inspection protocol is based on the industry standard in use by Fannie Mae (see Fannie Mae Inspection Guide and the MBA Reference Guide: Commercial and Multifamily Property Inspection Reports). The pilot would be used to test the “proof of concept” of using qualified third-party inspectors to conduct inspections using the standard MBA inspection form 3.03 (attached.) and the Fannie Mae rating scale. Inspections would be conducted using the Fannie Mae inspection standard and inspectors would be required to complete the tabs listed below of MBA form 3.03:

• General Information tab

• Physical Condition and DM tab

• Photos tab

• Rent Roll tab

• Management Interview tab

• Multifamily tab

• Fannie Mae Assessment tab

See DRAFT Statement of Objectives attached.

This RFI will be posted to Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) through SAM.gov and GSA e-buy.

Please be advised that your participation in this survey is not required to ensure participation in potential future solicitations or contract awards. Participation is this survey is voluntary and the Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation as a result of this RFI. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Respondents will not be notified of the result of the review.

Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

• Company/Institute Name:

• Address:

• Point of Contact:

• CAGE Code:

• Phone Number:

• E-mail Address:

• Web Page URL:

• Which North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code do you believe is most appropriate for this requirement?

• Are you able to provide a cataloged price list of your products?

Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

• Small Business (Yes / No)

• Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)

• 8(a) Certified (Yes / No)

• HUBZone Certified (Yes / No)

• Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Service-Disabled Small Business (Yes / No)

• SAM Registration (Yes / No)

Part II. Capability Survey Questions Please review the draft Statement of Objectives (SOO) and provide responses to the following questions:

1. Briefly describe the capabilities of your company and the nature of the services your company provides as it relates to the SOO. Are there any commercial business practices that are unique to your industry? If so, please describe.

2. Does your company provide the type of services that will meet the objectives as stated? Are there specific issues within the requirement that would preclude your company from providing a product that would satisfy our requirement?

3. What is included in your company’s delivery processes for the services we are requesting?

Does your company offer pilot implementation services after initial delivery of a pilot plan/design? Please be specific.

PLEASE NOTE: INFORMATION OBTAINED IN RESPONSE TO THIS RFI WILL BE

USED TO ASSIST THE GOVERNMENT IN DEFINING ITS REQUIREMENT AND

DEVELOPING A REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT. PLEASE LIMIT YOUR

RESPONSES TO MORE THAN 10 PAGES.

E-mail responses must be received no later than close of business July 2, 2021. Please forward to: dori.turner@usda.gov