Building Plan Review Services

The City of Jefferson, Missouri, Planning and Protective Services Department issued Invitation for Bids (IFB4363) to procure professional building plan review services on an as-needed basis. The procurement encompasses six distinct service categories: Building Plan Review, Mechanical Plan Review, Plumbing Plan Review, Electrical Plan Review, Fire Plan Review, and One- and Two-Family Dwelling Review, all performed in accordance with 2018 International Code Council (ICC) standards and NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 2017 Edition standards. Plan reviewers must be licensed building inspectors or plan examiners certified by the International Code Council. Deliverables require first-round plan reviews to be completed within 15 business days of assignment, with subsequent review rounds delivered within 10 business days of receiving City comments. Evaluation criteria include qualifications and references (30 points), method of performance (30 points), and cost (40 points). The bid submission deadline is 1:30 p.m. on March 26, 2026, with public opening occurring at that same time in City Council Chambers; submissions may be made electronically through Bonfire or via hard copy. All questions must be directed to Purchasing Agent Megan Stephenson by March 24, 2026, and no pre-bid conference will be held.

Bidders must submit firm, fixed hourly rates for each service discipline covering three contract years (Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3), with all rates fully loaded to include wages, benefits, overhead, general and administrative expenses, and profit. The contract period runs for one year from the date of last signature with two automatic one-year renewals contingent upon City satisfaction and appropriated funds. The City reserves the right to award to a single vendor or multiple vendors as deemed advantageous, and award will be made to the lowest and best bidder conforming to the solicitation. Contractors must comply with federal E-Verify requirements for services exceeding $5,000, maintain current business licenses and Secretary of State registration, and provide commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence and $3,500,000 annual aggregate, with the City named as additional insured. The bid documents do not specify set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent vendors, or specific budget ranges. The City is tax-exempt and reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time with 30 days' notice.