Deputy Inspectors Services
- Client
- Nashville, Tennessee
- RFP Number
- STAFF-16400
- Posted
- 7/2/2026
- Category
- Staffing Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance is seeking deputy inspectors to conduct inspections of one- and two-family dwellings in Nashville, Tennessee. The agency requires these services to ensure all residential inspections comply with applicable state statutes, rules, and instructions from the commissioner or delegated agents. Inspectors must perform standard inspections within three working days of a request, while footer inspections require completion within one working day of a request. To perform the work, inspectors must possess and maintain a properly functioning computer or tablet with Wi-Fi capabilities to access the state's online portal. The agency also requires inspectors to maintain a cellular phone with at least 4G mobile capability for voicemail, texting, and emailing, as well as a functioning printer to produce building inspection reports. Inspectors must submit all inspection reports and related documentation directly to the commissioner or designated agents as required. The agency requires inspectors to respond to communications from the state and the general public within twenty-four hours unless the director grants an express excuse. Eligible bidders must perform all work onsite and must be located onshore within the United States. The agency is looking for budget proposals and accepts digital submissions via email or the online portal.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from STAFF 16400 2026 07 02 09 13 08 u3VNB MCMf0 h58h9.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The State of Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance is soliciting proposals to award contracts for deputy building inspection services for one- and two-family homes. Professional corporations providing qualified individual inspectors are eligible to submit proposals.
- Issued by
- State of Tennessee, Department of Commerce and Insurance
- Solicitation Issued
- July 1, 2026
- Response Deadline
- June 30, 2027
- Contractor Signature Deadline
- Within 7 days receipt of the contract
- How to submit
- Email or Physical Mail
- Submission details
- Deliver required documentation organized per Attachment A to Chad Butler, Associate General Counsel, Department of Commerce and Insurance, or email to [email protected].
- Place of performance
- State residential building program jurisdictions in Tennessee
- Insurance and bonding
- Automobile Liability Insurance, Workers Compensation and Employer Liability Insurance, and Professional Liability Insurance with a limit not less than $1,000,000 per claim.
- Funding
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-120-101
How proposals are evaluated
| Acceptable meeting of minimum requirements set forth in Solicitation |
Scope of work
- Conduct building inspections for one- and two-family dwellings
- Perform footer inspections within 1 working day of request
- Perform general inspections within 3 working days of request
- Maintain Wi-Fi enabled computer or tablet to access state online portal
- Maintain cellular phone with 4G capability for calls, texts, and emails
- Maintain printer for printing building inspection reports
- Submit inspection reports and documentation to the Commissioner or designated agents
- Respond to relevant state and public communications within 24 hours
Minimum qualifications
- Must be a professional corporation
- Must be a Tennessee Professional Engineer or Architect, or possess required building codes inspection experience
- Must possess at least 3 years of practical residential/commercial construction or building codes inspection experience
- Maintain state certifications for building inspection
- Possess required computer/tablet, 4G cellular phone, and printer
Documents to include with the bid
- Qualifications Evidence Guide (Attachment A)
- Statement of Certifications and Assurances (Attachment B)
- Attestation Re Personnel Used in Contract Performance
- W-9 Form
- Authorization Agreement for Automatic Deposit Form
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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