Deputy Inspectors Services
- Client
- Nashville, Tennessee
- RFP Number
- STAFF-16399
- 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, located in Nashville, Tennessee, requires deputy inspectors to conduct inspections of electrical installations. The agency needs to ensure all electrical work complies with applicable laws, rules, and instructions issued by the commissioner or designated agents. To solve the problem of delayed safety verifications, the agency requires all inspections to occur within three working days of receiving a request. The scope of work covers performing onsite electrical inspections and submitting detailed inspection reports directly to the commissioner or designated agents. Inspectors must maintain a current state electrical code inspector certification throughout the contract period. Additionally, inspectors must respond to relevant communications from the state and the general public within twenty-four hours unless the director grants an express excuse. Bidders 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 bidders to maintain a cellular phone with at least 4G mobile capability for voicemail, texting, and emailing, alongside a functioning printer for electrical inspection reports. Eligibility is restricted to onshore entities within the United States who can perform the work onsite. The agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget and pricing structure for these services. Bidders must submit their responses digitally via email or through the designated online portal. The source document does not specify evaluation criteria or key dates for this opportunity.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from STAFF 16399 2026 07 02 09 12 29 meoUN c0gYg ZgoZn.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Department of Commerce and Insurance is issuing a solicitation to award contracts to professional corporations through which appointed individuals will serve as Deputy Electrical Inspectors. The contractor will conduct electrical inspections on behalf of the State Fire Marshal within required timelines. Qualified professional corporations with state-certified electrical code inspectors are eligible to respond.
- Issued by
- State of Tennessee, Department of Commerce and Insurance
- Solicitation Issued
- July 1, 2026
- Response Deadline
- June 30, 2027
- State Completion of Application Evaluation
- Within 30 days receipt of the required documentation
- Contractor Signature Deadline
- Within 7 days receipt of the contract
- How to submit
- Electronic via email or physical delivery
- Submission details
- Deliver all documentation required in the Qualifications Evidence Guide to Chad Butler, Department of Commerce and Insurance, 500 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, TN 37243 or email [email protected].
- Place of performance
- Nashville, Tennessee and onsite locations within the State of Tennessee
- Insurance and bonding
- Automobile Liability Insurance policy; Workers' Compensation and Employer Liability Insurance as required by state statutes (or written proof of exemption); Professional Liability Insurance with a limit not less than $1,000,000 per claim.
How proposals are evaluated
| Qualifications Evidence documents review for meeting minimum requirements |
Scope of work
- Conduct electrical inspection services as a Deputy Inspector in accordance with Tenn. Code Ann. 68-102-143
- Complete requested inspections within three working days of receiving an inspection request
- Maintain service for a computer or tablet with Wi-Fi capabilities for online portal access
- Maintain a cellular phone with minimum 4G wireless capability for calls, texts, and emails
- Maintain a functioning printer to print electrical inspection reports
- Maintain a current State electrical code inspector certification
- Submit reports of inspections performed and directly related documentation
- Respond to communications from the State and public within twenty-four hours
Minimum qualifications
- Must be a professional corporation
- Must be a Tennessee Professional Corporation or possess a certificate of authority from the Tennessee Secretary of State
- Individual performing work must have practical experience consisting of at least 5 years in electrical work
- Individual performing work must hold and maintain a valid electrical inspector certification from the State Fire Marshal
- Registered with the Department of Revenue for Tennessee sales and use tax or exempt
- Maintain service for a computer/tablet with Wi-Fi, 4G cellular phone, and printer
Documents to include with the bid
- Attachment A Qualifications Evidence Guide and supporting documentation
- Attachment B Statement of Certifications and Assurances
- Copy of State Fire Marshal electrical inspector certification
- W-9 Form
- Authorization Agreement for Automatic Deposit Form
- Proof of Tennessee sales and use tax registration or exemption
- Attestation Re Personnel Used in Contract Performance
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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