National Green Building Standard Certification

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) is seeking a National Green Building Standard (NGBS) Certification Verifier through a Request for Proposal (RFP Number 269-RFP-1038-2024) to provide technical verification services for single-family and multi-family new housing projects. The primary objective is to hire a contractor who will ensure housing units meet NGBS certification requirements, provide technical assistance to the Authority, subrecipient cities and counties, and developers, and complete comprehensive verification processes. Qualified respondents must maintain staff with active NGBS Green Verifier accreditation and submit separate technical and cost proposal files electronically through the Iowa Management of Procurement and Contracts System (IMPACS). The procurement timeline includes a proposal due date of May 31, 2024, at 4:00 PM CDT, with an anticipated Notice of Intent to Award on June 21, 2024. Evaluation criteria will focus on the contractor's ability to enhance the Authority's effectiveness, including assessment of past performance, professional experience, proposed work plans, and capability to integrate with existing administrative applications. The initial contract term is set for two years, from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026, with a possible one-year extension.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, indicating that the solicitation is open to various qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. The contract will not guarantee a minimum purchase level, and the Authority reserves the right to award multiple contracts or reject all proposals. Proposals must include detailed information such as vendor background, experience, personnel qualifications, financial stability, and compliance certifications. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, vendors should note that all proposal terms and pricing must remain firm for 120 days following the submission deadline. Interested parties can contact Lisa Connell at lisa.connell@iowaeda.com or +1 515-348-6163 for additional information. Potential bidders are advised to save their progress frequently when submitting proposals and to certify and resubmit if any amendments are posted to the solicitation.