Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purpose of this RFP is to retain a qualified party to provide housing rehabilitation inspectional services on a fee per unit basis; 1. Conduct initial property inspection to document Massachusetts building and sanitary code violations and other substandard or deficient conditions; 2. Documentation of such conditions via written report and photographs or videotape as appropriate; 3. Preparation of work specifications (i.e. scope of services for contractors) for rehab project based upon inspection report and incorporating therein lead/asbestos abatement, historic standards, etc. as may be applicable; 4. Development of cost estimate based upon eligible work specifications; 5. Attendance at and conduction of pre-bid showing of property as determined by the Program Coordinator; 6. Preparation of addenda to work specifications, if necessary; 7. Assist Program staff in documenting contractors' compliance with required permits, lien waivers and any occupancy or compliance certifications; 8. Inspection of property pursuant to contractors' requests for payment; 9. Review contractors' requests for payment, modify as needed, and make recommendation to Program Staff whether to issue payment; 10. Conduct final inspection, preparation of punch list, if required; 11. Additional services pertinent to the rehabilitation specialist required for the proper administration of the program (i.e. responding to clients' concerns regarding workmanship, etc. ); 12. The selected consultant will provide clear, legible records to the program to document the above services; 13. The selected consultant will maintain clear and open communication with the Coordinator during the course of the Program; 14. As needed, the selected consultant will coordinate inspections with the City of Framingham's code inspectors; 15. The selected consultant shall provide updates to program staff via written/oral reports; and 16. Consultant shall prepare final reports on the status of units for review by the Program Staff. Such reports may be in summary form, which provides information needed for the City to compile reports for the U.S. Department of Urban Housing and Development (HUD).