NSPIRE INSPECTION SERVICES

The Brownsville Housing Authority is soliciting proposals under RFP 26-002 for NSPIRE Inspection Services to conduct physical inspections of multifamily and single-family housing units in accordance with HUD’s National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate, as outlined in 24 CFR 982.201. The contract requires vendors to provide certified inspectors, all necessary equipment, and personnel who have passed criminal history and drug screenings, ensuring full compliance with federal regulations including the Fair Housing Act, Davis-Bacon Act, Clean Air and Water Acts, and Executive Orders on Equal Employment Opportunity. Proposals must be submitted electronically by 4:00 p.m. C.S.T. on June 11, 2026, through the Housing Agency Marketplace portal, adhering to a strict tabbed format with mandatory completed forms, including Form HUD-5369-C for certifications and representations. Evaluation is based on a trade-off approach weighting technical experience at 70% and cost at 30%, with an additional 10-point preference for firms qualifying under Section 3, making the total available score 110 points. Experience in housing quality inspections carries the highest weight at 40 points, followed by qualifications of personnel and business track record at 30 points. All work products, data, and reports generated are property of HACB, and contractors must maintain accurate timesheets and adhere to FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid terms. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating professional liability coverage of at least $300,000 per claim, business auto liability of $500,000, general liability of $500,000, and workers’ compensation coverage with employer liability of $500,000, all from A.M. BEST A+ rated carriers with HACB named as additional insured. Subcontracting is prohibited unless explicitly authorized, and HACB retains the right to amend, modify, or terminate the contract, with liquidated damages imposed at $100 per day for delays. Indemnification obligations, compliance with federal anti-discrimination statutes, and unfettered data rights for HACB are contractually binding, with no provision for alternative clause forms unless specifically permitted. Payment will be processed electronically through the HACB Finance Department, and no contract type, value, or CLIN structure is specified beyond the requirement for detailed fee schedules.