Third-Party Inspectors for CDBG-DR Housing Projects

The Washington State Department of Commerce issued this Request for Information (RFI) under solicitation number 26-64211-RFI1 to gather industry data on availability and pricing for third-party quality assurance inspections. These services will support the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program, specifically focusing on construction, elevation, and rehabilitation projects in Whatcom County, Washington. The scope includes performing inspections on at least 25 percent of homeowner elevation and rehabilitation projects, as well as all funded work for new housing and multifamily housing, including the Sumas Square project. Selected contractors will be required to provide written reports with supporting documentation and photos, identify deficiencies, and verify compliance with local building codes, state and federal laws, and program quality standards. Specialized requirements include adherence to HUD’s Green Building Retrofit Checklist and Energy Star standards for single-family homes. While this RFI is used to develop future contract language and budgets and does not obligate the state to award a contract, it outlines a payment structure requiring at least quarterly invoicing with detailed property-level cost documentation. Responses were due by November 30, 2026, to RFI Coordinator Seamus Davis.