Oregon Housing and Community Services - Portfolio Compliance for Affordable Housing - S-91400-00018045 (2026)
Oregon Housing and Community ServicesState Housing Authority · Salem, OR- Due
- Oct 20, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
- Primary contact
- Andrea Gentry
- (503) 569-8147
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Summary
The Oregon Housing and Community Services Department is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to gather insight from inspection firms regarding a potential on-call contract for physical inspections of the affordable housing portfolio.
The portfolio includes more than 1,200 properties statewide funded by LIHTC, HOME, LIFT, and GHAP programs, with approximately 300 additional developments anticipated over the next three years. Inspection firms will conduct physical inspections using the NSPIRE protocol for all buildings, common areas, grounds, and low-income units (occupied and vacant), submitting results through the Prolink system. Responses are due by October 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PDT via OregonBuys. Questions for clarification are due by October 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PDT.
- Submit to
- https://oregonbuys.gov/bso/
- Scope location
- Salem, OR
Questions about this RFI
How do I respond to this RFI from Oregon Housing and Community Services?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 20, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://oregonbuys.gov/bso/. For questions, contact Andrea Gentry.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFI?
Most government agencies, including Oregon Housing and Community Services in OR, 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 RFI 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 Andrea Gentry at (503) 569-8147. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Oregon Housing and Community Services?
All active and historical solicitations from Oregon Housing and Community Services are tracked and searchable. As a state housing authority agency, Oregon Housing and Community Services 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 RFI?
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. Review the full document from Oregon Housing and Community Services for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Salem, OR. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.