12-001247 - Strategic Planning Session Facilitator (IFB)

The North Carolina Department of Insurance, Office of State Fire Marshal is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to secure the services of a trained facilitator for a strategic planning session for the North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board, a state agency licensing board. The purpose of the session is to develop a strategic plan for the Board, which currently does not have one. The session is anticipated to be a two-day event on October 9-10, 2024, held in association with a regular quarterly meeting of the Board. The selected vendor will be responsible for preparing, presenting, facilitating, and providing a summary report for the strategic planning session. The contract shall have an initial term of one year, with options to renew for up to two additional one-year terms. The state is seeking pricing information, including a detailed cost breakdown and reimbursement for approved travel expenses, as well as references and financial stability documentation from the vendor. Award will be made to the responsive bidder offering the lowest price that meets the stated specifications.

The state is seeking historically underutilized business (HUB) participation for this contract opportunity. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed. The Board consists of eight members appointed pursuant to state statute, and the Engineering Division provides clerical and other staff services required by the Board. The state has not provided a listed budget range for this contract, but the Board has a significant fund balance due to the strong housing market in recent years, with tens of thousands of home inspections performed annually on existing and new construction homes.