Description
The City of Havre de Grace, MD, is seeking a qualified consulting firm to serve as the sole third‑party provider of building plan review and inspection services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. The contract will be for an initial one‑year term (with up to three one‑year renewal options) and is valued in the $100,000‑$500,000 range. The vendor must conduct plan reviews (building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical) before permit issuance and perform on‑site inspections on an as‑needed basis, meeting strict turnaround times. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the Beacon procurement platform by 2 PM on Nov 23 2026; a mandatory pre‑proposal virtual meeting is on Nov 2 2026. Questions are due by Nov 9 2026. The City will award the contract on Nov 25 2026.
• Scope: Plan review (building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical) and field inspections for new construction, additions, alterations, and improvements.
• Required certifications: ICC‑certified plan reviewers and inspectors; Master‑level licenses for mechanical, plumbing, and electrical inspectors.
• Timeline: Publication Oct 22 2026 → Mandatory pre‑bid Nov 2 2026 → Questions due Nov 9 2026 → Proposal due Nov 23 2026 → Award Nov 25 2026 → Contract start Dec 1 2026.
• Contract term: 1 year, renewable up to 4 years total.
• Budget class: B ($100‑$500 K).
• Mandatory pre‑bid attendance; registration in Beacon required.