NIGP 96355: Permits (Not Otherwise Classified)

NIGP 96355 Permits (Not Otherwise Classified), an Item code, encompasses building plan review, inspection, and code compliance services that state and local governments procure to ensure construction and infrastructure projects meet applicable building codes, fire codes, and local ordinances. Recent solicitations show jurisdictions engaging consultants for on-street parking and curbside management permitting, water main and wastewater facility upgrades requiring environmental permits, building plan reviews and inspections across residential and commercial projects, and specialized reviews such as fire permit examinations and mobilehome park construction permitting. The issuing body mix spans state agencies (California Department of Housing and Community Development, Florida Department of Management Services, Maryland Environmental Service, Pinellas Suncoast Fire & Rescue District), counties (Seminole County, Collier County, Dade County, Jefferson County), municipalities (City of Atlanta, City of Union City, City of West Jordan, City of Santa Monica, Housing Authority of the City of Alameda), and regional water authorities (Riverbend Water Resources District). State departments and county growth management divisions dominate the recent activity, with repeat solicitation patterns in Florida and Georgia indicating sustained procurement demand. Several jurisdictions—the City of Atlanta, for example—have posted multiple opportunities for curbside and parking management services within the past two months, signaling ongoing operational needs.

Geographic activity concentrates in Florida, California, Georgia, Texas, and Utah. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Atlanta Department of Transportation's IFB for on-street parking and curb management services, due August 4, 2026; the Maryland Environmental Service's sealed-bid solicitation for water main upgrade and extension at Janes Island State Park with an MBE participation goal of 13 percent, due August 10, 2026; Jefferson County, Texas's RFP for building inspection, plan review, permit evaluation, and technical consultation services; the City of West Jordan, Utah's RFP for building plan review and inspection services on a five-year contract term with hourly billing rates, due July 14, 2026; and the Florida Department of Management Services' ITB for statewide Building Code Inspection Services across eleven geographic regions with historical annual spending of approximately $6.7 million and multiple anticipated awards, due May 26, 2026 (with Addendum No. 2 and Questions and Answers posted). Smaller, specialized procurements include Collier County's quick-quote process for independent third-party fire permit reviews, requiring Florida Fire Plans Examiner certification, due April 29, 2026, and the California High-Speed Rail Authority's IDIQ for Architectural and Engineering services with mandatory small business set-asides (25 percent Small Business, 10 percent DBE, 3 percent DVBE), SOQ due May 27, 2026. The code shows consistent activity favoring consultants with professional licensing, code-compliance expertise, and experience serving public sector clients.