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

This is a legal advertisement and continuing services contract solicitation issued by the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, announcing a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP 0558FAC) for Building Code Inspector Services. The solicitation seeks qualified firms to provide building code inspection services for district construction, renovation, repair, and capital improvement projects valued under $7.5 million in total construction cost. A mandatory Q&A session is scheduled for 9:00 AM on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, via Microsoft Teams platform, with questions accepted through the VendorLink system until April 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM. All proposal materials must be submitted electronically through VendorLink by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, with evaluation scheduled for April 15, 2026, staff recommendation on April 16, 2026, and School Board presentation on June 2, 2026. The initial contract term runs from June 3, 2026, to June 2, 2027, with four one-year renewal options available contingent upon budget appropriation, satisfactory performance, and continued need. The Project Information Packet and evaluation criteria will be available on or before March 11, 2026, through the VendorLink System or the District's Construction Project News website.

Pricing must be submitted on an hourly rate basis for four inspector positions (Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing) with all-inclusive rates covering travel, mileage, administrative costs, and incidental expenses. All contractors must employ Florida-licensed Building Code Inspectors holding valid certifications under Chapter 468, Florida Statutes, and must obtain and maintain valid Jessica Lunsford Act (JLA) badges at contractor expense prior to accessing district facilities. The solicitation does not specify set-asides or restrictions limiting response to particular business classifications, though HCPS encourages vendor registration with the Office of Supplier Development for Small Business Enterprises and requests voluntary information regarding service-disabled veteran status, minority business enterprise designations, and women's business enterprise certifications. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available materials. All prices shall remain firm for the initial contract term unless mutually agreed otherwise, with any requested price changes requiring manufacturer documentation and HCPS approval at least 60 days in advance. HCPS reserves the right to award to multiple firms to ensure adequate coverage and service availability throughout the district.