HRD - Property Inspections (HUD/NSPIRE)

The City of Detroit's Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide property inspections for affordable housing projects funded by HOME, CDBG, and NSP. The selected firm will be responsible for performing NSPIRE inspections, which involve evaluating properties against the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate. The firm will need to have experience with HUD/NSPIRE inspections and be able to perform inspections in accordance with HUD requirements. • The contract term will be from the date of contract approval through December 31, 2027. • The firm will need to have a professional working knowledge of NSPIRE standards and keep abreast of applicable HUD guidance and updates. • The firm will be responsible for coordinating inspections with management personnel, using the most current version of the HUD/NSPIRE inspection software, and exercising due diligence in completing and verifying accurate property profiles. • The firm will also need to provide estimates for correcting deficiencies and follow up on corrections.