Building Plan Review and Inspection Services

The City of West Jordan, Utah is requesting proposals for building plan review and inspection services on an as-needed basis under RFP #WJCD26060801, with proposals due July 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time and questions due July 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. MST.

The scope encompasses plan reviews for building construction compliance with Utah state building codes and local ordinances, completed within ten business days of submission; and building inspections for residential and commercial properties, solar installations, and other structures, performed within 48 hours of request during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday). Services also include complaint investigations, hazardous building inspections, code violation prosecutions, and maintenance of inspection records and punch lists. The consultant must be a primary consultant capable of providing staffing as needed, with qualified inspectors holding required certifications.

The contract term is five years beginning September 25, 2026, terminable by either party with 30 days' written notice and subject to performance reviews. Pricing must remain firm and fixed for three years, with potential one-time increases not exceeding 4 percent upon mutual agreement and City approval. Compensation is structured as hourly billing rates for Plan Review Engineers, Building Plans Examiners, Electrical Review (including Solar), and Combination Inspectors, plus a trip fee category; specific rates are to be proposed by vendors. Miscellaneous charges for mileage, special equipment rentals, transportation, and other costs are subject to mutual agreement. Minimum service hour requirements for on-call and daily inspections will be specified by the City.

Evaluation weighs experience, qualifications, availability, and references at 30 points; overall proposal of services at 40 points; and cost proposal at 30 points using the formula 30 × (Proposed Price/Lowest Proposed Price). Required insurance includes General Liability ($2,000,000 per occurrence/$4,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability ($2,000,000 per accident), Workers' Compensation (statutory with $1,000,000 employer's liability), and Professional Liability Insurance ($3,000,000 per claim/$3,000,000 aggregate). Proposals must include a signed introductory letter, consultant qualifications, a list of certified inspectors, references from past three years, and a detailed fee schedule. All submitted materials become City property and may be made public under Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act.