26ITB1618163B-RT Residential Properties Home Inspection Services

Fulton County, Georgia is soliciting bids for residential home inspection services to support various community development programs focused on residential properties. This Invitation to Bid, issued by the Fulton County Purchasing Department under solicitation number PE-66096-NONST-2026-000000169, requires a qualified contractor to perform on-site inspections of residential properties in compliance with applicable state licensing and inspection standards. The scope of work and specific service requirements are detailed in Exhibit C (Scope of Work), with General Conditions, Special Conditions, Compensation, Purchasing Forms, and Contract Compliance Forms provided as supporting exhibits. Inspections must adhere to Housing Quality Standards, local and state building codes, and utilize licensed inspectors employing software comparable to HomeGauge. The contract covers initial performance from April 1, 2016, through December 31, 2026, with options to renew through 2028, requiring commencement within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and final completion within 300 calendar days. The procurement is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price arrangement evaluated under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criterion, emphasizing responsiveness and responsibility rather than a point-based rating system. Offerors must demonstrate capability, experience, financial stability, and technical qualifications, while providing all required documentation via an electronic submission platform by June 9, 2026. The contract includes proprietary Fulton County articles rather than standard Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses and mandates compliance with Georgia statutes on procurement and professional licensure. Key provisions address personnel designation and approval, prohibition on subcontracting without consent, anti-kickback compliance, insurance requirements naming the County as an additional insured, audit rights, and non-appropriation clauses limiting County obligations to available funding. Invoicing is conducted by mail to the County’s Finance Department, and all contractual inspections and acceptance activities are administered under Fulton County jurisdiction. Required vendor representations, certifications, and subcontractor utilization reporting align with local and state standards, incorporating socio-economic goal tracking but without numerical evaluation weights or formal clause numbering.