Residential Home Inspection and Cost Estimating Services

The City of Pembroke Pines is requesting qualifications from firms to conduct residential home inspections and cost estimating services, with statements due July 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Questions are due July 12, 2026. This solicitation is HUD-funded and triggers Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage and Section 3 compliance requirements, both of which are decision-filtering constraints.

Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 mandates that contractors and subcontractors meet minimum participation goals of 25 percent of total labor hours performed by Section 3 workers and 5 percent by Targeted Section 3 workers. All bidders must submit Section 3 Form 1 (Assessment and Certifications) regardless of contract value. A 2.5-point preference is available for Veteran Owned Small Businesses. Contractors must hold active SAM.gov registration and provide Section 3 compliance certification.

The scope encompasses comprehensive inspections to identify rehabilitation needs and cost estimates for repairs, including general repairs and accessibility modifications for elderly and disabled residents. The fee schedule establishes a flat rate of $1,500 per property for initial inspections and $1,500 for final inspections, plus contingency allowances, totaling up to $3,150 per property. The contract term is two years with no renewal options.

Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including general liability ($2,000,000 aggregate), workers' compensation, and auto liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit). No proposal security or payment/performance bonds are required.

Evaluation criteria weight experience and capabilities at 32.5 points, firm's understanding and approach to work at 30 points, and previous experience and references at 35 points. A public bid opening will occur at 2:30 p.m. on July 21, 2026 in the City Clerk's Office Conference Room, with virtual attendance available via Cisco Webex. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled.