The Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority (SMHA) is soliciting for professional services to select a qualified firm to perform RAD Physical Condition Assessments (RPCAs) for potential RAD conversion of the selected properties, as well as an Integrated Physical Needs Assessment (IPNA) to coordinate the requirements of New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) and the data requirements for incentive programs offered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) for existing buildings. The RPCAs will consist of a physical inspection of a sampling of identified properties listed included in the attached list. The selected Contractor will provide a full range of services which include evaluating the existing conditions of the housing stock, including a random selection of units, common areas, offices, and program areas. The assessment will identify energy conservation measures and the cost savings that result from implementing the measures, and thereby reduce operating costs. All identified physical improvements will meet or exceed the HUD
mandatory standards, and those established by local health, safety, and building codes. At
a minimum, the goal of the RPCAs is to identify and provide a description of all physical improvements that will be required to bring the property back to and maintain a level
comparable with “as built”, to the degree reasonably possible based on available components and building age. The effort should provide the Authority with the
information necessary to ensure long term physical viability and in a manner suitable for planning and budgeting purposes. Data shall be in a format suitable for compliance with
HUD reporting requirements.
