1651-26-R-IFBD-00005-V01

The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS), Division of Community Services, has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. 3160007422 seeking certified contractors to provide third-party quality control inspection services for the Department of Energy's (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). The contract requires the selected contractor to audit ten percent of completed weatherization projects through comprehensive desk reviews of client files and on-site technical audits. Specific deliverables include diagnostic testing, verification of installed components, and evaluation of measures against DOE guidance, Program Notices, the Mississippi Weatherization Field Guide, and Standard Work Specifications. Bidders must have been in business and providing similar quality control inspection services for at least two years, with a requirement to score a minimum of 12 points (6 points from each of two references) on the Reference Score Sheet. The bid submission deadline is September 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with an anticipated contract term of one year and the possibility of four one-year renewals. Evaluation criteria will focus on the contractor's ability to ensure program compliance, quality assurance, and adherence to federal standards.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide a performance bond for 100 percent of the total contract price and maintain comprehensive general liability or professional liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence. While the exact budget range is not specified, the contract will be structured as a fixed-price agreement with pricing required for desk reviews, on-site technical audit services, evaluation of installed measures, and travel per trip. The procurement appears to be part of a broader strategy by MDHS to develop internal certification capacity for weatherization assistance program quality control. Potential bidders should note the comprehensive nature of the quality control requirements, which involve detailed technical and administrative reviews of weatherization projects funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and formula grant programs. The contract represents an opportunity for contractors with specialized expertise in energy efficiency program auditing and quality assurance.