Asset Management Physical Site Inspection Services

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is soliciting proposals under solicitation BPM047098 to procure a vendor for physical property inspections of multi-family housing projects assisted by Department financing. The selected contractor will perform inspections of 100 to 200 properties annually across the State of Maryland, including the Greater Baltimore Area, Eastern Shore, and Western Maryland. All inspections must adhere to the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE), and all proposed inspectors must be NSPIRE certified. The scope of work includes inspecting grounds, structures, public areas, systems, and randomly selected unit interiors, as well as performing mold testing. Key deliverables include a Notification of Exigent Health and Safety Hazards Observed Form within 24 hours of an inspection and a full NSPIRE report within 15 calendar days. The contract features a three-year base period and will be awarded to the responsible offeror deemed most advantageous to the State, with technical and financial factors receiving equal weight. Technical evaluation focuses on the work plan, staff qualifications, offeror capabilities, and economic benefit to Maryland. Proposals must be submitted via eMMA in a two-part format consisting of a Technical Proposal and a separate Financial Proposal. Post-award requirements include a Non-Disclosure Agreement, a contract affidavit, and specific insurance coverages, including Commercial General Liability, Professional Liability, and Crime Insurance, each with minimum limits of 1 million dollars. Payment is subject to the GOSBA Prompt Payment Policy, and electronic funds transfer is mandatory for contracts exceeding 200,000 dollars.