Camping Unit Inspection Simplified Bid

The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is seeking registered Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC) inspection agencies to provide camping unit code enforcement services across 37 Wisconsin counties through a simplified bid process. The procurement focuses on enforcing administrative code SPS 327 for camping units located in fixed campground positions, with inspectors required to perform comprehensive code compliance checks. Bidding agencies must employ a key person holding all four UDC inspector credential categories (Construction, HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing), with at least three years of enforcement experience and minimum one-year tenure with the bidding organization. Evaluation criteria include lowest-priced, responsive, and responsible bidder for each county, with mandatory qualifications including UDC agency registration under Chapter SPS 305. The initial contract term runs through December 31, 2018, with two optional one-year renewals, and all sealed bids were due by April 2, 2018, at 2:00 PM CST, with bid opening scheduled for the same date and time.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the procurement documents. Bidders must maintain substantial insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence professional liability, $2,000,000 commercial general liability, workers' compensation, and $1,000,000 automobile liability. Contractors are required to complete 95% of requested enforcements within two business days and maintain detailed inspection logs for seven years. While no specific contract value or budget range was explicitly stated, the state does not guarantee any minimum quantity or dollar amount for these services. The procurement allows flexibility for agencies to bid on one or multiple counties, with pricing structured around base permit fees, per-square-foot costs for non-finished areas, additional inspection trip fees, and pre-existing insignia issuance costs. The state reserves the right to cancel contracts without penalty if contractors fail to meet material obligations or maintain required certifications and insurance.