Project Information

Bid Title

Professional Rental Inspection Services

Issuing Agency

Newton city

Location

Iowa

Published Date

Oct 28, 2024

Closing Date

Nov 25, 2024

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	Professional Rental Inspection Services
Category:	Public Improvement Projects
Status:	Open

Description: The City of Newton, Iowa requests Statements of Qualifications from interested and qualified Consultants for Professional Rental Inspection Services for the City for the next five (5) years. Professional, technical, and advisory services are needed for the services described in the Scope of Work. SCOPE OF WORK The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) is to engage a qualified firm to perform residential rental property inspections in Newton, Iowa. The required services include, but are not limited to: Perform all tasks relevant to conducting physical inspections of rental dwelling units, sites/grounds, building systems, building exteriors, common areas, and interiors of housing units - all in accordance with the applicable standards under local, state, and federal law; Schedule and conduct inspections in a timely fashion in accordance with Newton, Iowa, Code of Ordinances; Title XV, Land Usage; Chapter 151 – Minimum Rental Housing Code and the City of Newton Rental Housing Inspection Program Administration Policy; Communicate with the owner/manager directly after an inspection to establish an action plan and deadline by which deficiencies must be remedied; Provide city staff with reports using City software or an approved reporting system in a preset timeframe that includes (1) General property description. (2) Photos of deficiencies and violations, (3) A description of all deficiencies with a time period assigned to correct each deficiency, and (4) Coordinate with city staff on following up with the property owner until all violations are corrected; Answer questions from tenants, landlords, elected officials, or any other citizen regarding rental inspections; Re-inspect units as necessary to ensure corrective work is completed in an appropriate manner; Attend public meetings as needed to answer questions about the rental inspection process. The proposed future inspection fees will be paid by the property owner directly to the consultant before or at the time the inspection is conducted, and the City will not have any role nor take any responsibility for the collection of those inspection fees. For additional information pertaining to this request, please see Related Documents. Publication Date/Time: 10/28/2024 12:00 PM Closing Date/Time: 11/25/2024 9:00 AM Submittal Information: Statements of Qualifications must be submitted via email to BrianD@newtongov.org. Contact Person: City of Newton Community Development Attn: Brian Dunkelberger 303 W. 4th St. N., Ste 501 Newton, IA 50208 641-792-6622 ext 2317 BrianD@newtongov.org Business Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Fax Number: N/A Related Documents: RFQ Rental Inspections 2025-2030

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541330Engineering Services
• NAICS 541350Building Inspection Services
• NAICS 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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