Construction Rehabilitation Advisor/Technical Assistance Services RFP

The River Valley Regional Commission (RVRC) is seeking to acquire the services of a home inspection firm or residential construction firm to serve as the Construction Rehabilitation Advisor (CRA) for single-family housing rehabilitation and construction projects within its 16-county service area. The selected firm will be responsible for providing a range of services, including pre-funding rehabilitation work write-ups with cost estimates, bid specification development, construction inspections, and lead-based paint and asbestos testing as needed. These services will support projects funded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP), as well as other funding sources. Interested parties must submit their responses to the RVRC no later than 2:00 p.m. on December 2, 2024, and the contract will begin upon final execution, with the possibility of renewal for up to four additional one-year periods, subject to satisfactory performance and RVRC approval.

The RVRC will give priority to local, disadvantaged, and small businesses, or companies that partner with such businesses. Respondents are required to provide their licensing information, certifications, references, and proposed pricing for the requested services, including per-house and per-inspection costs, as well as any potential percentage increases if the contract is renewed annually for up to five years. The RVRC reserves the right to reject all proposals and negotiate with respondents as necessary. Upon award, the selected CRA will be required to register with the System for Award Management (SAM) and E-Verify. The RVRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on disability in its programs or activities.