DAC CE Modular Homes Certification Inspections

North Carolina Correction Enterprises, under the Department of Adult Correction, is seeking an approved third-party certification agency to certify them as a licensed modular home manufacturer. The selected vendor must be approved by the North Carolina Office of the State Fire Marshal and will be responsible for providing quality assurance, evaluating construction, and assisting in the development of a quality assurance manual. The scope of work includes reviewing architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans, performing initial plant certifications with 100% inspection of the first unit, and conducting scheduled audits at critical production hold points. The vendor will also provide advisory support on the North Carolina State Building Code and witness essential quality assurance tests, such as electrical continuity and plumbing pressure. The contract is an agency-specific term contract with an initial one-year term and the option for two additional one-year renewals. Performance will take place at the Roanoke River Correctional Institution in Tillery, North Carolina. Key deliverables include the provision of certification labels, North Carolina validating stamps, and data plates for compliant units. Bids are evaluated based on best value, considering completeness, cost, and the vendor's responsibility. Applicants must provide proof of certification with the Office of the State Fire Marshal, certify their financial stability, and adhere to a drug-free workplace policy. Payment is contingent upon successful inspection and acceptance of services, with invoicing requiring specific detailed fields for each order.