Building Official and Inspection Services

The School Board of Marion County, Florida, issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) #4158GM for building official and inspection services, seeking a term contract to secure firm pricing for as-needed services across the district. The procurement covers three primary service categories: annual portable inspections for over 430 portable buildings, general construction inspections across multiple disciplines, and building official services to ensure compliance with Florida Building Code and applicable statutes. All personnel performing inspections or plan reviews must be certified under Chapter 468, Part XII, Florida Statutes and licensed by the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board. The bid was released on October 1, 2025, with questions due by October 31, 2025, at 2:00 PM, and bid responses required by November 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Evaluation criteria include compliance with licensing requirements, drug-free workplace certification, debarment status, and pricing, with the School Board reserving the right to reject any or all bids and make awards based on lowest responsive and responsible bidders. The anticipated contract award is scheduled for December 9, 2025, with a contract term from December 10, 2025, through December 31, 2026, and potential renewal options for three additional one-year periods.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the bid documents. Four vendors submitted bids: C.A.P Government, Inc. (Coral Gables, FL), Joe Payne, Inc. dba JPI (Melbourne Beach, FL), M.T Causley, LLC (Loveland, CO), and Tew and Taylor Holding Group, Inc. dba Tew & Taylor (West Palm Beach, FL). Ultimately, two vendors were awarded the contract: C.A.P. Government, Inc. and Joe Payne, Inc. The contract has a budgeted amount of $50,000.00, with pricing varying by service type. Annual portable inspections range from $100.00 to $1,400.00 per portable unit, general construction inspection rates range from $89.00 to $145.00 per hour during standard hours, and building official services range from $124.00 to $165.00 per hour during standard times. All awarded contractors must comply with Level 2 screening requirements, wear identification badges, and maintain professional conduct on school property. The contract does not guarantee a minimum dollar amount of purchases, providing flexibility for the School Board's as-needed service requirements.