Housing Inspector Service
- Client
- Baltimore, Maryland
- RFP Number
- EXTRA-78122
- Posted
- 10/17/2026
- Category
- Professional, Consulting, Administrative or Management Support Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedBehavioral Health System Baltimore, Inc. seeks a vendor to provide housing inspector services for a Housing First Program serving Baltimore, MD adults ages 18 and older who have a diagnosed mental health disorder or co-occurring substance use disorder. The selected contractor must conduct move-in, annual, emergency, and follow-up residential housing inspections, provide scheduling notices, and submit performance reports and invoices. Applicants must demonstrate experience conducting housing inspections and managing similar programmatic and financial grant requirements. Eligible USA organizations must submit proposals online or via email by November 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., following a virtual pre-proposal conference on October 19, 2026, at 3 p.m. Questions are answered strictly during the pre-proposal conference. Proposals are evaluated out of 100 points based on organizational background and capacity, principles and values, service delivery, and focus population experience; service fees are reviewed separately. Required submission documents include HQS certification, insurance policy copies, financial statements or audits, tax returns, a Maryland Certificate of Good Standing, and an Organizational Capacity Assessment. The anticipated contract term begins January 1, 2027, under a total cost calculated from an hourly rate and estimated hours.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from Baltmore-City-Housing-First-Housing-Inspection-RFP.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
Behavioral Health System Baltimore, Inc. is seeking one qualified housing inspector to conduct HUD-compliant inspections for up to 38 participants in the state's Housing First Program residing in Baltimore City. Eligible applicants must hold a Housing Choice Voucher/Housing Quality Standards Certification, maintain at least $1 million in business liability or umbrella insurance, and present a Certificate of Good Standing from the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxatio…
- Issued by
- Behavioral Health System Baltimore, Inc.
- Release Date
- October 16, 2026
- Pre-Proposal Conference
- October 19, 2026 at 3 p.m.
- Proposals Due
- November 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
- Anticipated Award Notification
- December 23, 2026
- Anticipated Contract Start
- January 1, 2027
- How to submit
- Electronic via the agency portal
- Submission details
- Submitted through BHSB's online portal at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=bhsbaltimore. Applicants must register ahead of time.
- Contract term
- January 1, 2027, through June 30, 2027, with potential renewal contingent on funding availability and performance.
- Estimated value
- $4,617
- Place of performance
- Baltimore City, MD
- Insurance and bonding
- Umbrella insurance coverage or standard business liability coverage with a minimum coverage of 1 million dollars.
- Funding
- Public and private grant funds administered by Behavioral Health System Baltimore, Inc. as the Local Behavioral Health Authority under MDH.
How proposals are evaluated
| Organizational Background and Capacity | 30 Points |
| Principles and Values | 20 Points |
| Service Delivery | 40 Points |
| Effectively Serving the Focus Population | 10 Points |
| Service Fee |
Scope of work
- Conduct and document initial move-in inspections within five business days of request.
- Conduct and document annual inspections for enrolled consumers within 30 calendar days of request.
- Conduct and document re-inspections within 30 calendar days for units that fail routine inspections.
- Conduct and document emergency inspections within one business day of request.
- Conduct and document re-inspections within one business day for units failing emergency inspections due to 24-hour landlord safety violations.
- Provide minimum two weeks advance notice of scheduled inspections to consumers, property owners, and providers.
- Submit inspection results to the Housing First Provider within five business days of completion.
- Submit quarterly program performance reports and inspection data to BHSB.
Minimum qualifications
- Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)/ Housing Quality Standards Certification
- Umbrella insurance coverage or standard business liability coverage with a minimum coverage of 1 million dollars
- Certificate of Good Standing from the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation dated within one year of submission due date
- Knowledge of Housing First Principles and HUD regulations and housing quality standards training
- Experience conducting residential housing inspections and identifying health, safety, and habitability deficiencies
- Ability to complete inspections and document findings using HUD-approved inspection forms in a timely manner
- Ability to prepare timely and accurate inspection reports and maintain required inspection records
- No outstanding financial audits, late payments, or unresolved corrective action plans with BHSB
Documents to include with the bid
- Copy of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)/ Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Certification
- Copy of umbrella insurance policy showing coverage or standard business liability coverage with a minimum coverage of 1 million dollars
- Resume or curriculum vitae for individuals/consultants working on this project
- Most recent independent Financial Audit package (Auditor's Report, Findings, Management Letter) OR written explanation and unaudited Income Statement and Balance Sheet
- Most recent IRS 990, OR Business Tax Return, OR Schedule C of Personal Tax Return
- Certificate of Good Standing from the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation
- Completed and signed Organizational Capacity Assessment
- Completed sample inspection report demonstrating compliance with applicable HUD standards and policies
- List of all service fees (inspections, no-show, and administrative fees)
Verify important details
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