Contractor must perform all functions related to the performance of NSPIRE inspections with respect to RIHousing’s multifamily risk-share portfolio, which is comprised of properties throughout Rhode Island. Contractor must perform inspections in keeping with HUD requirements according to a plan established by RIHousing, which will involve approximately fifty-five (55) inspections per year. Properties are required to be inspected a minimum of once every three (3) years, dependent upon previous inspection scores and as instructed by HUD. The NSPIRE requirements are set forth in 88 FR 30442 (May 11, 2023) (NSPIRE Final Rule), 88 FR 40832 (June 22, 2023) (NSPIRE Inspection Standards), 88 FR 43371 (July 7, 2023) (NSPIRE Scoring Notice), and HUD Notice H 2023-07 (Implementation of National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) Administrative Procedures), each of which may be updated and/or supplemented by HUD from time to time. The Contractor is expected to have a professional working knowledge of these standards and keep abreast of applicable HUD guidance and updates. Without limiting the foregoing, Contractor will be responsible for the following: • Coordinate all inspections with the management personnel at the properties to be inspected. All scheduling information must be provided to RIHousing immediately upon confirmation of inspection date and time. A minimum notice of fifteen (15) days shall be provided to owners/management agents. • Inspector must use the most current version of the HUD/NSPIRE inspection software (Salesforce or successor product) and must be proficient in its use. • Inspector must exercise due diligence in completing and verifying an accurate property profile. • Inspector must conduct inspections in strict accordance with NSPIRE Standards. • Inspector must properly identify, record, and categorize all observations and deficiencies in all inspectable areas. • Inspector must accurately record all health and safety defects and provide a copy of the Health and Safety Report via Salesforce to the property representative and RIHousing upon completion of the inspection. • Inspector must strictly adhere to the NSPIRE Inspector Code of Conduct. • Inspector shall upload the completed inspection report to HUD’s Salesforce software in accordance with NSPIRE guidelines. • Any inspection cancellation must be immediately communicated to RIHousing so that the Salesforce scheduling software can be updated. • Inspector must promptly respond to questions and information requests from HUD and RIHousing regarding inspections.
