Engineering Construction Inspection Services

Orange County, New York, is seeking engineering firms to provide Construction Inspection Services through a Request for Proposal (RFP-DPW04-25) issued by the Department of General Services. The county requires construction inspection services for various infrastructure and utility projects, including site construction, building renovations, bridge and dam rehabilitation, roadway work, and utility installations such as gas, sewer, and water main projects. Qualified firms will be responsible for on-site observations of construction progress and quality, with a minimum requirement of one NICET Level II licensed construction inspector who must be professionally licensed to practice engineering in New York State. The county intends to award contracts to the three highest-scoring responsive and responsible firms, with evaluation criteria encompassing qualifications, project experience, consultant availability, understanding of project scope, and cost. Proposals are due on September 24, 2025, at 4:00 PM, with a contract term of three years and potential extensions for two additional one-year periods. The typical construction season runs from April to November, though winter work may be possible depending on project conditions. Inspectors will be responsible for daily reporting, maintaining field documentation, and serving as a liaison between the county and contractors.

The procurement does not include a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside, but the county encourages proposals from certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). Subcontracting is not permitted under this RFP. No business entities with identical or substantially similar procurement contracts within the past five years are listed. Pricing will be based on rates submitted by offerors for 2019-2024, with the county reserving the right to negotiate rates and potentially establish lump sum pricing for individual projects. The county may contract with selected firms through a Master Agreement for Consultant Services, which can be amended for each project, or through separate Project-Specific Agreements. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the county will provide a minimum of one week (40 hours) of inspection per project, with the potential for additional inspectors based on project complexity. Firms will need to complete various administrative forms, including a Supplier/Payee Application, ACH Authorization, and Pay-to-Play compliance documentation as part of the proposal process.