SC Housing-Property Preservation Service

South Carolina Housing Finance and Development Authority is soliciting proposals for property preservation services in Richland County, with proposals due November 24, 2026. The scope encompasses claim submission and documentation, inspections, property securing, utilities management, roof repairs, debris removal, cleaning, maintenance, and yard services across multiple property types and configurations.

Pricing is fixed-maximum structure. Offerors must submit prices in Column P of Attachment A that do not exceed established maximums for each line item. Key allowance caps include a $5,000 property preservation allowance, photography at $30 per property, inspections ranging from $30 to $45 per property by type, debris removal at $1,250 with additional waste at $50 per cubic yard, temporary roof repairs capped at $600 and permanent repairs at $1,000, basement water pumping at $500, and utility disconnection or transfer fees at actual cost as assessed by local utilities. Hazardous material testing is reimbursable for positive results only, to a maximum of $1,100; pest extermination requires documented need and caps at $300. Compliance with local vacant property registration ordinances is reimbursable at actual documented cost. Grass cutting pricing for South Carolina is differentiated by property square footage, with initial cuts ranging from $85 to $105 and recuts from $80 to $100. The pricing sheet includes winterization schedules by state and territory (October 1 through March 31) and incremental per-unit costs for multi-unit properties and additional acreage.