27-004 Inspection Services

The City of Commerce, Georgia is soliciting proposals under RFP 27-004 for plan review and inspection services, with written questions due November 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time and sealed proposals due December 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Finance Director's office. Respondents must demonstrate current ICC Residential and Commercial Building Inspection certification in all trades, with proof of that certification for the last three years, and provide at least three client references from similar-sized Georgia entities.

Scope covers building plan reviews and inspections of residential and commercial structures, including structural, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, plus signs and other structures undergoing construction, alteration, or repair. Deliverables include plan review coordination, compliance verification, deficiency identification by code section, permitting software entry, applicant communication, and support for roundtable discussions. Services are delivered remotely, with occasional use of city facilities for meetings.

Required bonds are a performance bond equal to 100 percent of the contract amount and a bid bond equal to 5 percent of the base proposal. Vendors must carry general liability insurance of $1 million per incident and workers' compensation insurance as required by Georgia law. Proposals must include vendor master forms, current W-9s, and affidavits verifying compliance with Georgia's Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011 and participation in the E-Verify program. The contract may be funded in part with State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, requiring compliance with 2 CFR Part 200.

The award is for one year, with annual renewal options for up to three additional years. Pricing must be a total all-inclusive not-to-exceed maximum covering all direct and indirect costs, deliverables, and expenses. The evaluation committee will score cost at 40 points, experience and past performance at 20 points, complete proposal submission at 20 points, and understanding of services at 15 points. Proposals remain valid for 90 days from the receipt deadline.