On-Call Building Safety Residential & Commercial Plan Review Services

Pinal County, Arizona is soliciting qualified consultants to provide on-call residential and commercial building safety plan review services through Request for Proposal #262831RFP. The procurement seeks consultants capable of performing in-house plan reviews, expedited plan review services, and third-party inspection services for both residential and commercial construction projects. Qualified respondents must demonstrate expertise in plan reading, construction inspection, and documentation, with mandatory certifications including International Code Council (ICC) credentials or Arizona Building Officials (AZBO) program certifications. Evaluators will assess proposals based on specific criteria: staff experience and certifications (30 points), familiarity with building codes and inspection standards (25 points), public sector plan review experience (20 points), project references (15 points), and cost (10 points). The solicitation timeline includes a question period from December 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM MST through December 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM MST, with proposals due January 13, 2026 at 2:30 PM MST. Proposal submissions must be electronic through the Pinal County Bonfire Hub portal, with a one-page cover letter and maximum eight-page technical response.

The county encourages minority contractor participation and anticipates making multiple contract awards, though it reserves the right to award to a single contractor. Respondents must comply with federal grant contract terms, including provisions related to equal employment opportunity, Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements, and Buy American Act preferences. The initial contract term is one year, with potential extensions up to four additional one-year terms at the county's discretion. While no specific contract value is listed, the solicitation suggests an on-call, as-needed service model without guaranteed minimum purchase commitments. Contractors must hold current and valid professional certifications, demonstrate compliance with federal guidelines including FHWA, FTA, ADOT, and local MPO standards, and potentially adhere to Minority and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise practices for federally funded projects. The county will not reimburse proposal preparation costs and requires respondents to maintain offer validity for 180 days following the proposal due date. Proposals will be considered public records subject to inspection after contract award, with potential for confidentiality determinations by the county.