Housing Rehabilitation Consulting Services for Project Management and Specification Development

The contract involves providing housing rehabilitation consulting services for the City of Raleigh’s Housing and Community Development Department, focusing on managing all aspects of project delivery for both single-family and multi-family properties. The selected consultant will develop detailed specifications, oversee preconstruction activities, monitor construction progress, and facilitate project closeout, with the goal of rehabilitating or renovating over 50 units annually. The scope emphasizes extending the lifespan of homes by 15-20 years, ensuring compliance with building codes, safety standards, and historic preservation guidelines where applicable. The contract size ranges from $500,000 to $2,000,000, with a performance period beginning upon award, initially for two years, with options to extend up to five years total, including possible short-term extensions. The City’s evaluation process prioritizes experience, project understanding, approach, financial stability, proposed costs, and team expertise, with a potential for interviews to influence final rankings. The contractual framework incorporates standard City of Raleigh terms, including compliance with applicable laws, conflict of interest provisions, confidentiality, and certifications related to Iran divestment and Israel boycott policies. Payment is processed via net 30 terms upon invoice submission to the City’s Accounts Payable, with detailed documentation required for progress and final payments. The contract emphasizes regular site inspections—at least twice weekly—joint final inspections with stakeholders, and adherence to safety and building standards, including lead-safe work practices. The procurement process requires proposers to submit organized proposals with detailed unit pricing for specifications and project management per home, along with comprehensive forms covering MWBE participation, entity certifications, and certifications related to divestment policies. The process is a best-value trade-off, with evaluation criteria weighted towards experience, understanding, approach, and cost, and may include interviews. All proposals must be received by August 6, 2025, with clear instructions on submission formats, contact points, and confidentiality conditions.