Q20001233 Training Services - REAC/NSPIRE

The Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA) has issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for Training Services related to Federal Low Income Public Housing Physical Inspections, specifically focused on the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS) and NSPIRE inspection protocol. The procurement covers training services across Hawaiian islands, consisting of five 1-day classroom sessions and seventeen 4-hour on-site inspections at various HPHA properties. Potential contractors must possess a minimum of 5 years of UPCS/REAC training experience and are required to submit quotes through the Hawaii Electronic Procurement (HIePro) System by 2:00pm Hawaii Standard Time on February 14, 2020. Evaluation criteria include the mandatory submission of a sample agenda and detailed documentation of trainers' experience. Quotes must represent an all-inclusive cost covering administrative, personnel, materials, overhead, and tax expenses. The successful contractor will be responsible for delivering comprehensive training on physical inspection standards and protocols for public housing properties.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the contract appears open to qualified training providers with demonstrated expertise in UPCS/REAC inspection protocols. The procurement is jurisdiction-specific, covering Honolulu County and the Halawa Census Designated Place (CDP), indicating a localized scope of work. Reimbursement for allowable travel expenses will be provided at specified rates, and payment will be made upon successful completion of services. The contract will be subject to federal contract clauses, suggesting potential additional compliance requirements. Although a specific award value is not stated, the comprehensive training program involving multiple classroom and on-site sessions suggests a moderate-value contract. Contractors should anticipate potential integration with existing HPHA training infrastructure and be prepared to align with HUD's standardized inspection methodologies.