Professional Services for HOME Program & URA Property Standards Inspections DSS/NSPIRE Contractor Services

The City of Cleveland, Department of Community Development is issuing a Request for Proposals to procure professional services for federally-mandated housing inspections under two distinct programs: the HOME Investment Partnership Program and the Uniform Relocation Act (URA). The City seeks one or multiple vendors to conduct Decent, Safe, and Sanitary inspections on single-family homes, duplexes, and multi-family residential structures containing 1-4 bedrooms. Vendors must be State of Ohio Certified Building Inspectors and maintain bonding throughout the contract period. The scope of work includes follow-up housing property standards inspections on units previously completed under the HUD HOME Program in compliance with 24 CFR 92.504(d)(1), and inspections for households affected by federally-assisted rehabilitation projects under URA guidelines per 49 CFR 24.2(a)(8). All selected vendors must comply with NSPIRE (National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate), the U.S. Department of HUD's consolidated inspection protocol that is replacing the previous Decent, Safe, and Sanitary standards previously interpreted through UPCS (Uniform Physical Condition Standards) and HQS (Housing Quality Standards). The RFP was posted on February 25-26, 2026, with proposals due on March 13, 2026. Evaluation of proposals will include vendor reference submissions demonstrating relevant project experience and customer references, and pricing submissions reflecting reasonable costs for conducting compliant housing inspections.

The RFP documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) restrictions, or limitations on the types of organizations eligible to respond, nor do they reference any incumbent vendors or current contractors. There is no mention of existing infrastructure or technology platforms requiring integration with vendor services. The specific contract award value, budget range, contract duration, and renewal options are outlined in the full RFP documentation but are not detailed in the summaries provided. All funding derives from federal HOME Investment Partnership Program allocations and URA-related federal assistance administered through the City of Cleveland's Community Development Department, ensuring that all procurement activities and contract performance must adhere to applicable federal standards, regulations, and compliance requirements governing these HUD-sponsored programs.