01-Legal_Ad-0558FAC-RFP-MOC_Continuing_Service_-Building_Code_Inspector_Services.pdf

This is a legal advertisement and public announcement issued by the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, announcing a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP 0558FAC) for continuing services contracts to provide Building Code Inspection Services for district construction projects valued under $7.5 million in total construction cost. The solicitation seeks qualified firms to perform comprehensive plan and specification reviews, on-site structural inspections, compliance enforcement with the Florida Building Code and State Requirements for Educational Facilities, written evaluation reports, OSHA safety inspections, and digital documentation with photographic evidence. The initial contract term extends from June 3, 2026, through June 2, 2027, with four one-year renewal options available. A mandatory Q&A session is scheduled for 9:00 AM on March 25, 2026, via Microsoft Teams, with all proposal materials required to be submitted electronically through the VendorLink system by 12:00 PM on April 8, 2026. The solicitation materials and evaluation criteria weights became available on or before March 11, 2026, through the VendorLink system and the District's Construction Project News website.

All awarded contractors must employ Florida-licensed Building Code Inspectors holding valid certifications under Chapter 468, Florida Statutes, with staff possessing current Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation licensure as Building, Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing Inspectors, or qualifying as Florida Licensed Architects or Engineers. Pricing must be submitted on an hourly rate basis for four inspector positions with all-inclusive rates covering travel, mileage, administrative costs, and incidental expenses, with all prices remaining firm for the initial contract term unless mutually agreed otherwise. HCPS reserves the right to award to multiple firms to ensure adequate coverage and service availability and encourages vendor registration with the Office of Supplier Development for Small Business Enterprises. All contractors must obtain and maintain valid Jessica Lunsford Act badges at their own expense prior to accessing district facilities and must provide a Single Point of Contact with guaranteed 24-hour response times. The RFP does not disclose specific budget allocations or award values in the available solicitation documents, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the materials provided.