Description
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh seeks a qualified vendor to perform comprehensive quality‑control (QC) inspections for its HUD‑NSPIRE Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. The contractor will schedule, notify, conduct, and report on inspections, manage re‑inspections, maintain daily data backups, and submit monthly performance and SEMAP reports. The work is governed by HUD regulations, Lead‑Safe Housing rules, and local SOPs, and includes strict timelines for notifications, re‑inspections, and data delivery. The contract is a three‑year professional‑services agreement with two optional one‑year extensions, and the contractor must meet MBE/WBE participation and Section 3 hiring requirements.
• Conduct on‑site HCV unit inspections, verify eligibility, condition, and compliance with HUD/NSPIRE standards.
• Manage all scheduling, landlord/tenant notifications (≥ 3 business days, ≥ 21 days for mail), and provide detailed deficiency reports.
• Upload results to HACP’s Emphasys Elite system, deliver monthly performance summaries, and retain records for three years.
• Maintain required insurance, certifications, and adhere to Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements.
• Provide a QC program exceeding 24 CFR 985.2 & 985.3(e/f) standards and meet mandatory MBE/WBE and Section 3 labor percentages.