Apalachee Regional Planning Council
ARPC RFP for HHRP Housing Inspector
Florida Administrative Register Advertisement Requesting for Proposals of Interest
The Apalachee Regional Planning Council (ARPC) is seeking proposals from qualified firms for the purpose of identifying a certified and licensed Housing Inspector who will assist the ARPC to provide professional services on an as-needed basis for the Hurricane Housing Recovery Program (HHRP) in Calhoun County, Florida. The most reasonable and qualified applicant will be selected to perform such services as an As-Needs Consultant for the services provided in the scope of work as well as any additional allocations that come through the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) program and Florida Housing Finance Corporation “Florida Housing.”
The intent is to recommend the awarded vendor as the Calhoun County “Housing Inspector” for future services related to the ARPC’s Hurricane Housing Recovery Program functions. An agreement will be executed between the selected inspector and Calhoun County for a twelve (12) month period. Calhoun County reserves the sole right to renew the Agreement for up to four (4) additional twelve (12) month periods.
Must be a Florida based firm with local, regional and state experience in housing inspector services and hold a current state or national certification in order to be eligible.
Please forward a letter of interest AND statement of qualifications, in addition to all required information posted below in a sealed envelope marked “ARPC RFP: HHRP HOUSING INSPECTOR” to: Apalachee Regional Planning Council, Attn: Kwentin Eastberg, 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL, 32303. Responses must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. ET, Friday, April 3rd, 2020 to be considered. Applicants will be scored and notified of their standing within two (2) weeks of the deadline, negotiations will begin with the highest scoring applicant.
Bidder Submittal Requirements
Interested bidders for this procurement must provide one (1) original and two (2) copies of the following no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 3rd, 2020:
1.A narrative that fully explains their knowledge and expertise in carrying out the professional services in the area of housing inspection and specifications. The narrative should include:
a. Evidence of at least five years of consulting service experience in:
i. Certified housing inspector services with the State of Florida;
ii. Specialized or technical expertise in connection with types or services to be provided and the complexity of the project;
iii. Performance within time frame for government and other clients including quality of work, timeliness and cost control;
b. Proposed software or technical assistance to be used;
c. Proof of insurability and license number;
d. Working knowledge of hurricane damage and recovery as it applies to housing
2.Complete Team Composition (attach resumes as needed)
a. Copy of proposed Home Inspector credentials as a Certified Home Inspector with the Florida Association of Building Inspectors (FABI), ASHI Certified Inspector (ACI) program, or otherwise recognized certification in the profession;
b. Copy of additional staffs’ credentials as a Certified Home Inspector with the Florida Association of Building Inspectors (FABI), ASHI Certified Inspector (ACI) program, or otherwise recognized certification in the profession
3.Cost estimate (per home) to complete the requirements required by the HHRP home inspection including; initial and final inspections, and all project close out documentation.
4. Provide three (3) professional letters of related project reference.
QUALIFICATIONS
The following are minimum credentials required by the successful bidder:
a. Must be a Florida based provider;
b. Five (5) years’ consulting service experience in certified home inspection;
c. Proof of insurability and license number;
d. Specialized or technical expertise in connection with types or services to be provided and complexity of the project;
e. Performance within time frame for government and other clients including quality of work, timeliness and cost control;
f. Experience conducting initial and final home inspections including photographs and documentation;
g. Experience creating initial rehabilitation specifications, addressing code items first;
h. Availability to conduct site visits to the property for initial and final inspections and provide photographs and additional documentation to ARPC staff;
i. Coordination of draws and/or pre-approved change orders as needed, with ARPC staff;
j. Provide proof of Certificate of Completion at project close-out;
k. Provide three (3) related project references.
Any question(s) regarding the proposals should be directed to KEastberg@arpc.org. All questions must be received in writing. Please allow three (3) days to receive a response. This Letter of Request for Proposals and Interest is for future work and no specific project(s) are identified at this time and is contingent upon future funding. The ARPC reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.
