Building Code Inspection Services ITB

The Florida Department of Management Services is seeking qualified vendors to provide Building Code Inspection Services under a State Term Contract solicited under number 26-81141805-ITB, established pursuant to 2026 House Bill 803. The contract aims to secure inspection services across Florida on a regional basis, categorized into three service types: Inspector, Plans Examiner, and Building Code Administrator, with pricing structured as maximum hourly rates for Normal Business Hours, After Business Hours, and Emergency Hours across both the initial three-year term and renewable term. Bidders must submit complete and accurately formatted pricing data via the Revised Attachment C Price Sheet, ensuring all cells are filled with whole-dollar values; failure to meet these pass/fail criteria disqualifies the bid. Awards are intended to be made up to five per service category per region based on the lowest average hourly rate, with the Department retaining the right to award to one or multiple vendors, by region or statewide, or to make no award at all. Services must be performed under the authority of the Local Building Official or designee and are subject to customer-specific scope of work requirements that may define additional tasks, timelines, or insurance needs. The contract will be administered through MyFloridaMarketPlace, with submissions due by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on May 26, 2026, and all communications must reference the solicitation number. Performance is expected to span Florida, with the initial contract term lasting three years and a single renewal option of up to three years, contingent on funding availability and satisfactory performance. Contractors must maintain professional liability insurance with a minimum limit of $1 million and workers’ compensation insurance as required by Florida law, submitting certificates upon request. All personnel must be qualified technicians who meet or exceed specified training standards, and contractors may be required to facilitate security background checks. Vendors must certify compliance with state laws regarding boycotts of Israel, activities in Sudan if contracts exceed $1 million, and forced labor prohibitions via the mandatory PUR 7801 Vendor Certification Form. Additional requirements include adherence to confidentiality and information security protocols, including HIPAA, compliance with public records laws, and submission of quarterly sales reports. Invoicing must be done electronically via the Business Network by flipping purchase orders, and payments are subject to legislative appropriations and governed by Florida statute 215.422, with overpayments required to be returned within 40 days. Contractors are bound by terms that waive jury trials, require indemnification for