Identification of Fire Inspectors Qualified for Delegation by the North Dakota State Fire Marshal

The North Dakota Insurance & Securities Department and North Dakota Fire Marshal's Office have issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking qualified fire inspectors to conduct statutorily required fire inspections throughout the state. The solicitation, numbered 401-25-003, aims to identify third-party contractors capable of performing approximately 500 fire inspections annually across six key cities: Bismarck, Dickinson, Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot, and Williston. Contractors must demonstrate personnel qualifications aligned with North Dakota Century Code 18-08-12 and be certified to inspect using the International Fire Code (2021 Edition, with plans to transition to the 2024 Edition in July 2026). Minimum qualifications include International Code Council Fire Inspector I certification or an equivalent credential. Respondents are required to provide comprehensive details about their personnel's qualifications, inspection report templates, workload management capabilities, and any additional resources needed to complete inspections. The RFI has a specific timeline: questions must be submitted by October 17, 2025, with full responses due by November 2, 2025, covering the inspection period from January 2026 through June 30, 2027.

While the RFI does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or restrictions for specific enterprise types, it focuses on identifying contractors who can supplement the State Fire Marshal's Office's current staffing limitations. The document requests cost estimates for budgeting purposes but emphasizes that these estimates will not bind respondents to specific pricing in potential future competitive solicitations. The procurement appears open to various qualified fire inspection contractors who can meet the specified technical and certification requirements. No incumbent vendors are specifically mentioned in the documentation. The RFI suggests the state is seeking multiple contractors who can collectively manage the approximately 500 annual fire inspections across the designated cities. While precise budget ranges are not detailed, the scope of work implies a substantial annual contract value that will support comprehensive fire safety inspections across North Dakota's key urban centers.