9494 RFI Portfolio Compliance

The Oregon Housing and Community Services Department (OHCS) is conducting market research via a Request for Information (RFI) to assess vendor capability for providing additional physical inspections of its affordable‑housing portfolio. The RFI seeks insight into vendor experience, capacity, geographic coverage, compliance with the NSPIRE inspection protocol, reporting compatibility with OHCS’s Prolink system, and cost‑structure recommendations for an anticipated future solicitation (likely July 2027). Respondents will not submit pricing proposals, but will provide estimated cost ranges and preferred pricing models for roughly 300 inspections per year. This RFI is purely informational and does not obligate the State to award a contract. • Scope: Perform on‑site physical inspections of >1,200 affordable‑housing properties (annual inspections vary 1‑3 years per property) and submit detailed reports per NSPIRE standards. • Geography: Statewide coverage required, with emphasis on remote and rural locations, especially east of the Cascades. • Deliverables: Inspection results, supporting documentation, and compliance reports compatible with OHCS’s Prolink system; no proprietary solutions may be included. • Information Requested: Vendor capabilities, past experience, inspection capacity, technical tools, cost estimates (≈ 300 inspections/yr), pricing model suggestions, and feedback on RFI requirements. • Timeline: RFI issued 9/24/2026, questions due 10/6/2026, answers posted 10/9/2026, response due 10/20/2026. Future formal solicitation anticipated July 2027.