HQS and NSPIRE Inspection Services

The Sanford Housing Authority is soliciting proposals for HQS and NSPIRE Inspection Services under RFP No. 27-003 to support its Housing Choice Voucher program and Public Housing portfolio across Lee and Harnett Counties, North Carolina. The selected contractor will provide all labor, personnel, and mobile technology to perform inspections of inside units, outside areas, and common areas. The contract has an initial term of two fiscal years and requires all inspectors to be NSPIRE-certified and pass a background check. Performance standards include strict timelines, such as scheduling initial inspections within 10 business days of referral, delivering electronic reports within 24 hours of inspection, and providing same-day notification for life-threatening deficiencies. Proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point scale, with weights distributed among pricing (20 points), relevant experience and past performance (30 points), approach and engagement (25 points), and organizational capacity and staffing (25 points). The agency intends to award the contract to the top-ranked responsible proposer. Submissions must be made electronically via the eProcurement Marketplace by December 3, 2026, and must not contain pricing information within the proposal file, as fees are submitted separately through the portal. Required documentation includes a firm profile, EEO policy, and various HUD certifications regarding drug-free workplaces, debarment, and lobbying activities.