Community Development Programs Inspection Services

Richland County (County) is seeking electronic proposals from qualified vendors to provide professional inspection services for predominantly residential properties; however, these services will be needed for public facilities undergoing rehabilitation work as part of federally funded programs run by the County’s Community Development Office. The vendor may also be needed to provide or confirm estimations for rehabilitation work on additional single-family homes. All work must be performed in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Programs, applicable South Carolina building codes, and the County’s Housing Rehabilitation Policies and Procedures

Richland County is located in the center of South Carolina and covers a total area of 756 square miles. The County surrounds the state capital city of Columbia, which is also the County seat. Established in 1785, the County has grown to become home to just over 400,000 residents, and represents a thriving business, industrial, governmental, and educational center. The County employs approximately 1765 people and operates a general fund budget in excess of $100 million dollars.

The County is governed by an 11-member council, which in turn appoints an Administrator to handle daily operations and to provide professional expertise in government management. Under state law, the County is the primary governmental unit for the administration of law enforcement, justice, health, education, taxation, social service, library service, agricultural service, and the maintenance of public records.