Request for Qualifications for Basic Conditions Study Services

The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA) is seeking qualified firms to provide Basic Conditions Study services. The selected firms will be part of an approved list to perform services for the URA, the Pittsburgh Land Bank, and the URA's affiliated entities as needed. The scope of services includes conducting Basic Conditions Studies to document conditions of blight for new certified Redevelopment Areas in multiple neighborhoods of Pittsburgh. The studies must be conducted in accordance with the Pennsylvania Urban Redevelopment Law. The URA is looking for firms with at least 3-5 years of experience in providing similar services, available staffing, and a reasonable price structure. Some key responsibilities of the selected firms include: • Conducting Basic Conditions Studies on an as-needed basis • Preparing conditions of blight documentation, including photographs and a building conditions report • Surveying every parcel in the proposed study area and determining the presence of characteristics of blight • Preparing a basic condition of blight report that meets the threshold requirements of the Urban Redevelopment Law • Presenting the draft Blight Report to the Pittsburgh Planning Commission, the URA, and the City of Pittsburgh