23-57-PLAN Housing Inspector

The City of Salem, Massachusetts Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) is seeking proposals from qualified firms or individuals to serve as a Housing Program Inspector for the City's Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program. The selected contractor will be responsible for conducting Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspections, generating work write-ups and cost estimates, coordinating with the Housing Lead Paint Inspector, overseeing and monitoring housing rehabilitation activities, and performing final inspections. The City estimates 6-10 housing units will undergo rehabilitation and/or lead paint abatement each fiscal year, with multiple projects potentially underway at the same time. Proposals are due by June 20, 2023 at 11:00am, and the total cost of the awarded contract shall not exceed $45,000, budgeted at $15,000 per year, with the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms. The City is seeking proposals that demonstrate maximum value and total work to be performed within the available funding, and reserves the right to reject any and all proposals if it determines that doing so is in the best interest of the City.

Minority, women-owned, and Section 3 business concerns are encouraged to apply for this contract opportunity. The City has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the successful bidder will be required to integrate with the City's existing infrastructure and technology systems as needed to fulfill the requirements of the contract. The City has not provided a budget range, but the total award value shall not exceed $45,000 over the initial three-year term.