Building Plan Review and Inspection Professional Services

The City of Havre de Grace, Maryland, Department of Planning is requesting proposals for building plan review and inspection professional services under RFP 2026-0007, with proposals due November 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on November 2, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. via virtual format (RSVP required by October 30). The awardee will serve as the sole third-party provider of construction plan reviews and inspections.

The scope encompasses building permit plan reviews prior to issuance and general plan reviews on an as-needed basis for residential, commercial, and industrial properties, including new construction, additions, alterations, and improvements. Services cover building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical inspection categories. The consultant must coordinate work with City staff and comply with International Codes as adopted under the Maryland Building Performance Standards.

Required qualifications include Master level inspector licenses, ICC certifications, proof of Good Standing with the State of Maryland, business license, and current licensing credentials for key personnel. Proposals must include a statement of qualifications, detailed descriptions of key personnel with current licenses, quality assurance processes, three recent references from comparable engagements within the past five years, and comprehensive fee schedules for all plan review and inspection categories. The City requires general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence, workers' compensation at statutory limits, business automobile liability of $1 million, and pollution liability of $1 million.

The contract term is one year with options to renew for up to three additional one-year periods by mutual consent. Evaluation uses the Best Value method considering capability, cost, references, and experience. The anticipated award date is November 25, 2026, with contract commencement on December 1, 2026. Proposals are submitted electronically through the Beacon procurement platform. The City retains the right to reject all proposals or select multiple vendors if deemed in its best interest.