City of Ketchum Home Inspection Services RFQ 2023
- Due
- Dec 31, 2023
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 22, 2023
- Primary contact
- Trent Donat
- (208) 806-7010
The 30-second brief
The City of Ketchum and Blaine County Housing Authority are seeking qualifications from local home inspectors to establish a pre-qualified list for residential inspection services. Services may include inspections for a pilot Ownership and Preservation Program, community housing programs, and the BCHA's deed-restricted housing portfolio.
Standard home inspection report highlighting health and safety issues and immediate maintenance needs, Radon testing and reporting, Recommendations for additional testing (e.g., Mold).
Relevant experience of inspection firm members, preference for 3+ years experience in Blaine County, quality of sample reports, qualifications and references.
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Summary
The City of Ketchum and Blaine County Housing Authority are seeking qualifications from local home inspectors to establish a pre-qualified list for residential inspection services.
Services may include inspections for a pilot Ownership and Preservation Program, community housing programs, and the BCHA's deed-restricted housing portfolio.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Relevant experience of inspection firm members
- Preference for 3+ years experience in Blaine County
- Quality of sample reports
- Qualifications and references
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Standard home inspection report highlighting health and safety issues and immediate maintenance needs, Radon testing and reporting, Recommendations for additional testing (e.g., Mold).
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Inspector/Inspection Firm Information (company summary, certifications, experience)
- Examples of Home Inspection Reports (2)
- References (maximum of 3)
- Fee Schedule
- Proof of insurance
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Ketchum, Blaine County, Idaho
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Ketchum?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 31, 2023. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Trent Donat.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Ketchum in ID, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Trent Donat at (208) 806-7010. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Standard home inspection report highlighting health and safety issues and immediate maintenance needs, Radon testing and reporting, Recommendations for additional testing (e.g., Mold).. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Relevant experience of inspection firm members, preference for 3+ years experience in Blaine County, quality of sample reports, qualifications and references." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Ketchum?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Ketchum are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Ketchum regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Inspector/Inspection Firm Information (company summary, certifications, experience), Examples of Home Inspection Reports (2), References (maximum of 3), Fee Schedule, Proof of insurance.. Review the full document from City of Ketchum for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Ketchum, Blaine County, Idaho. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.