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Housing and Community Services Department

Request for Applications: Qualified List for Construction Inspection Services

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: state_or_oregonbuys__S-91400-00016644
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from 91400031 - Affordable Rental Housing | 039 - Quality Oversight Transition Team • Housing and Community Services Department. Place of performance: OR. Response deadline: May 20, 2026.

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Solicitation
state_or_oregonbuys__S-91400-00016644
Performance
Summer Street NE Ste B Salem, OR 97301
Response
May 20, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC
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Place of performance
Summer Street NE Ste B Salem, OR 97301
State: OR
Contracting office
Not listed

Point of Contact

Name
Deaundra* Lewelling
Email
Not available
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Housing and Community Services Department
Agency
91400031 - Affordable Rental Housing | 039 - Quality Oversight Transition Team
Subagency
91400031 - Affordable Rental Housing | 039 - Quality Oversight Transition Team
Office
Deaundra* Lewelling | Contact DeAundra Lewelling at (971) 720-3214 | emily.fox@hcs.oregon.gov | (503) 569-8147
Contracting Office Address
Not available

Applicable wage determinations

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Best fitDavis-Baconstate match
OR20260084 (Rev 1)
Published May 18, 2026Oregon • Curry
14 occupation rates available in the full WD.
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OR20260084 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Oregon • Curry
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HEAT & FROST INSULATOR
Base $62.02Fringe $22.36
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BRICKLAYER
Base $49.60Fringe $25.15
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CARPENTER
Base $52.62Fringe $16.81
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OR20260081 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Oregon • Baker, Benton, Clackamas +33
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ALL JOBS OR PROJECTS SHALL BE COMPUTED FROM THE CITY HALL BY THE SHORTEST ROUTE TO THE GEOGRAPHICAL CENTER OF THE PROJECT
Base $57.82Fringe $16.70
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ALL JOBS OR PROJECTS SHALL BE COMPUTED FROM THE CITY HALL BY THE SHORTEST ROUTE TO THE GEOGRAPHICAL CENTER OF THE PROJECT
Base $54.82Fringe $16.70
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ALL JOBS OR PROJECTS SHALL BE COMPUTED FROM THE CITY HALL BY THE SHORTEST ROUTE TO THE GEOGRAPHICAL CENTER OF THE PROJECT
Base $51.82Fringe $16.70
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OR20260068 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Oregon • Hood River
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ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (PIPE INSULATION ONLY)
Base $62.02Fringe $22.36
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MILLWRIGHT
Base $59.35Fringe $22.38
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CARPENTER (EXCLUDING FORM WORK)
Base $53.94Fringe $16.81
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OR20260019 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Oregon • Washington
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BRICKLAYER
Base $49.60Fringe $25.15
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TILE SETTER
Base $43.93Fringe $21.81
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TILE FINISHER
Base $32.68Fringe $16.48
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Description

Request for Applications: Qualified List for Construction Inspection Services Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) has issued a Request for Applications (RFA) to solicit information from qualified architectural, engineering and construction professionals and firms. Inspection and oversight provided during the development of OHCS-funded multifamily housing will help ensure that the Agency's financial investment is protected, and the units provide well-built, safe and secure housing for the residents. To create a statewide list of architectural, engineering and construction professionals and firms with demonstrated expertise in multifamily housing design and construction, particularly in the context of HUD Multifamily Risk-Sharing (HUD Risk-Share), Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) projects, HOME-funded initiatives, and other affordable housing programs.

Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

high confidence
$625,611 - $741,464

Contractor-side estimate from visible notice metadata, NAICS/PSC, contract type, schedule hints, and BidPulsar workpaper assumptions. Not an IGCE, incumbent price, award value, or government budget.

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Floor
$625,611
Target
$662,022
Premium
$741,464
Labor
$329,680
Direct
$32,000
Burden
$221,360
Fee + reserve
$78,022
Target $662,022Hybrid workpaper with explicit assumptions4 modeled rows

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Market snapshot

Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).

12-month awarded value
$3,515,334,796
Sector total $3,515,334,796 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$350,000
P10–P90
$32,216$3,347,126
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,515,334,796)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Apr 18, 2026
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Executive summary
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The Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is seeking qualifications from architectural, engineering, and construction firms through a Request for Applications for a Qualified List for Construction Inspection Services. This initiative aims to protect their financial investments in multifamily housing developments by ensuring oversight and proper inspection during construction. The response deadline is set for May 20, 2026, making it critical for interested firms to prepare their applications well in advance.

Construction Inspection ServicesAffordable HousingHUD Multifamily Risk-SharingLIHTC ProjectsOregon Housing and Community Services
What the buyer is trying to do

OHCS aims to establish a statewide qualified list of professionals with expertise in multifamily housing design, particularly those experienced with HUD Risk-Share, LIHTC, and HOME-funded projects, to ensure quality construction oversight and safety of housing units.

Who should pursue this
  • Architectural firms with experience in multifamily housing
  • Engineering firms with construction oversight capabilities
  • Construction companies specializing in affordable housing projects
Work breakdown
  • Review qualifications of applicants
  • Evaluate expertise in multifamily housing
  • Assess experience with HUD Risk-Share and LIHTC projects
  • Conduct interviews or further assessments if necessary
  • Create and manage the final qualified list
Response package checklist
  • Completed application form
  • List of relevant project experiences
  • Qualifications of key personnel
  • References from prior multifamily housing projects
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Ensure expertise aligns with HUD Risk-Share and LIHTC requirements
  • Demonstrated experience in affordable housing programs is mandatory
Pricing strategy
  • Pricing should reflect competitive rates for inspection services
  • Consider estimating costs based on relevant previous projects
Teaming and subs
  • Partner with local engineering firms for regional expertise
  • Consider subcontracting to companies specializing in specific housing types
Risks and watchouts
  • Potential for low competition if qualifications are too strict
  • Risk of non-compliance with HUD requirements leading to disqualification
  • Changes in state regulations affecting project funding
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific qualifications are required for the inspection roles?
  • Are there any preferences for local firms due to regional regulations?
  • What will be the selection criteria beyond qualifications?
Source coverage notes

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  • No specific criteria for qualification selection provided
  • Details on how the qualified list will be used are unclear
  • Financial implications for firms that get selected are unspecified
  • No information on the evaluation timeline provided
  • No guidance on how many firms will be included in the list
  • Clarification needed on application submission format
  • No stated budget or funding limits for inspection services
  • Lack of firm metrics for experience evaluation
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