On-Call Inspection & Plan Review Services

The City of Corvallis, Oregon is requesting proposals for on-call inspection and plan review services under RFP CD-2026-01, with sealed proposals due November 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Corvallis City Hall. The City intends to select multiple vendors to supplement staff resources on an as-needed basis.

The scope encompasses building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, hazardous materials, medical gas, and code enforcement/zoning inspections and plan reviews. Proposers must demonstrate qualifications in construction practices, architectural principles, and structural, mechanical, fire and life-safety, hazardous materials, and civil engineering concepts. All personnel must be familiar with City of Corvallis Building Codes. Contractors cannot review or inspect documents they have any responsibility for creating.

Compensation is structured as hourly rates for residential and commercial plan review, discipline-specific inspections, and project administration. Plan review fees are capped at 75% of fees collected by the City for each project. Mileage reimbursement is limited to the current IRS rate for one vehicle only. Proposers must maintain professional licenses and certifications per Oregon Administrative Rules, carry commercial general liability insurance of $2 million per occurrence, professional liability insurance of $1 million, and business automobile liability insurance of $1 million. Plan review timeframes are ten calendar days for residential projects and eighteen calendar days for commercial/industrial projects, with resubmittals reviewed within seven to fourteen calendar days depending on project type.

The contract term runs from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2031, with potential for shorter or longer terms with renewals. The City retains discretion to select vendors for each project assignment based on project requirements. Clarification questions are due October 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with responses posted by November 4, 2026. Evaluation is anticipated November 17–20, 2026; contract negotiation November 23–December 7, 2026; and notice of intent to award by December 8, 2026.