HQS Inspections

The Franklin County Regional Housing and Redevelopment Authority is soliciting proposals for Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspection services to support its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. The contract consists of a base year beginning January 1, 2027, with two additional optional years. The selected vendor must provide continuous service, ensuring inspectors are available at least two days per week to perform various inspection types, including initial inspections within seven business days, biennial inspections every 728 days, and emergency re-inspections within 24 hours for life-threatening conditions. Vendors are required to notify parties of life-threatening conditions immediately and upload all inspection reports to the PHA Web management software within 10 days. Award will be based on a best value determination rather than the lowest bid, with evaluation criteria focusing on technical expertise, management and staffing plans, prior experience, price, and compliance with Section 3 requirements. Proposals must be submitted in narrative form by November 5, 2026, and must include a price proposal template, a hold harmless agreement, and several mandatory HUD forms and certifications. The successful contractor will be required to maintain general liability insurance of 1 million dollars per occurrence and 2 million dollars aggregate, along with auto insurance and workers compensation.