Permit and License Replacement Tool

The University of Minnesota’s Building Code Department is seeking bids for a Permit and License Replacement Tool to enhance its regulatory functions related to construction and food licensing on campus. The department acts as the authority having jurisdiction for administering the State construction and food codes across the university, ensuring compliance with the Minnesota State Building Code and Minnesota Department of Health rules concerning environmental health, food safety, pools, and lodging. The contract aims to procure software that will facilitate the application, review, approval, payment, and issuance of permits and licenses through a streamlined permitting, inspection, and licensing system. The project is valued between $50,000 and $200,000, and interested vendors are directed to respond via the university’s procurement platform by June 26, 2024. The procurement process emphasizes strict adherence to submission guidelines, including early submission of responses to avoid errors and late penalties, as responses with errors will be rejected outright. Respondents are prohibited from contacting the department during the RFP process, and are encouraged to thoroughly review all provided documentation, including the supplier process guide and project scope details, before submitting questions. The process is managed through the MBID sourcing tool, with detailed instructions available to ensure compliance and proper proposal submission. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Brendan Wintroath, and the solicitation is part of the university’s broader effort to modernize its permitting and licensing infrastructure, supporting regulatory compliance and operational efficiency across its campuses in Minnesota.