Building Codes and Industrialized Housing Study Service

The Maine government authority in Augusta is seeking a vendor to conduct a study on the state's building codes and industrialized housing standards. The agency needs to assess the viability of bringing industrialized housing standards up to the same level as the standards for site-built homes. This study will provide policy options for how Maine can align the codes for industrialized and site-built construction. The scope of work requires research, analysis, and the development of policy options in three specific areas. First, the selected vendor must address the harmonization of industrialized construction standards with the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (MUBEC). Second, the project involves incorporating upfront and long-term cost-effectiveness into MUBEC updates. Finally, the vendor must analyze the timing of other codes and standards that intersect with the MUBEC and agency standards. Only onshore organizations based in the United States are eligible to bid on this opportunity. The selected vendor must perform all work onsite in Augusta, Maine. The agency is looking for budget proposals to cover a contract period of two years. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 10, 2026, and responses may be submitted digitally via email or online.