Housing rehab assessment - FY26 urgent repair and housing repair

The City of Rocky Mount's Housing & Community Development Department is seeking a qualified rehabilitation and building inspection contractor to provide comprehensive housing assessment and repair program services through a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued on January 9, 2026. The contract encompasses two distinct programs: the Housing Repair Program and the Urgent Repair Program, targeting homes at least 40 years old with potential funding up to $20,000 per property. The selected contractor will be responsible for rehabilitation need assessments, written construction estimates, required materials documentation, and project monitoring for up to 5 homes under the Housing Repair Program and 15 homes under the Urgent Repair Program. Required services include Phase I planning activities such as inspections, documentation, cost estimations, and environmental testing; Phase II pre-rehabilitation activities including pre-bid meetings; and Phase III rehabilitation supervision with onsite monitoring and final inspections. Minimum contractor qualifications include three years of residential housing assessment experience, appropriate North Carolina licensing (General Contractor or Licensed Home Inspector), EPA Lead-Safe Renovator Certification, and RRP Certification. The proposal evaluation will be based on a best-value approach, with points allocated across technical approach (25 points), experience and qualifications (25 points), past performance (25 points), pricing (20 points), and MWBE/Section 3 participation (5 points). Proposals are due January 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET, with all project work to be completed by May 30, 2026, and property inspections finalized by June 17, 2026.

The procurement encourages Minority Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation, with an aspirational goal of 10 percent, and requires good-faith effort documentation if this goal is not met. Funding for the programs derives from the North Carolina General Assembly state grant allocations, the North Carolina Housing Trust Fund, and state grant allocations. Bidders must provide a minimum of two references for similar services completed within the past three to five years and demonstrate experience with NCHFA, URP, CDBG, or similar state/federally-funded housing programs. The contract will focus on addressing housing conditions that pose imminent threats to low-income homeowners, with specific emphasis on accessibility modifications and repairs for special needs populations, including frail elderly and persons with disabilities. Eligible repairs under both programs include energy efficiency improvements, system upgrades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC), roof repair/replacement, water heater replacement, lead/mold/asbestos abatement, and accessibility features. All work must comply with NCHFA program requirements, fair housing regulations, and E-Verify employment verification requirements. While a specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, individual home repair grants are capped at $20,000, with the City planning to complete up to 20 homes across both programs.