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Deputy Inspectors Services

Nashville, TennesseeTennessee, USADue Wednesday, June 30, 2027
Client
Nashville, Tennessee
RFP Number
STAFF-16398
Posted
7/2/2026
Category
Staffing Services
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Description

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The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance is seeking a contractor to provide deputy inspector services in Nashville, Tennessee. The contractor must act as an issuing agent upon authorization by the commissioner and provide at least one individual to issue state electrical and building permits. This individual must issue permits in accordance with all applicable state statutes, rules, and instructions from the commissioner or delegated agents. The contractor must manually enter all permit payment information, including electronic checks, credit or debit cards, or cash, directly into an online portal provided by the state. The contractor and any individuals performing services under this contract are strictly prohibited from storing, saving, or keeping any permit applicant's payment information. All collected permit and issuing agent fees represent state funds and must be remitted in whole to the state. The state will reimburse the issuing agent fee to the contractor once the state confirms collection of all monthly funds. Eligible bidders must perform the work onsite and must be located onshore within the United States. Bidders may submit their proposals digitally via email or through the online portal, and the agency is currently seeking budget proposals for these services.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from STAFF 16398 2026 07 02 09 11 53 qhlAC 2Scr7 6mW2v.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The State of Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance is soliciting responses to select issuing agents to issue state building and electrical permits. Eligible contractors include individuals, business entities, local governments, or cooperatives. Selected contractors collect permit fees on behalf of the state and are reimbursed issuing agent fees.

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 Hard Copy Delivery
Submission details
Deliver all documentation required in the Qualifications Evidence Guide to Chad Butler, Associate General Counsel, Department of Commerce and Insurance, Davy Crockett Tower, 12th Floor, Legal Division, 500 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, Tennessee 37243 or email [email protected].
Contract term
Effective for the period beginning on Effective Date and ending on Term date
Estimated value
Issuing Agent Fee for Electrical Permits up to $5.00 per permit; Issuing Agent Fee for Building Permits up to $15.00 per permit
Place of performance
Nashville, TN
Insurance and bonding
Automobile liability insurance and Workers' Compensation and Employer Liability Insurance as required by state statutes

How proposals are evaluated

Qualifications Evidence meets minimum requirements

Scope of work

  • Act as an issuing agent to issue state electrical and building permits
  • Collect permit fees and issuing agent fees
  • Manually enter payment information into the online portal provided by the State
  • Remit collected state funds in whole to the State
  • Provide declaration form stating issuing agent fees to be charged

Minimum qualifications

  • Must be an individual, business entity, local government, or cooperative
  • Must not be a current State of Tennessee employee or volunteer board member within past six months
  • Registered with the Department of Revenue for collection of Tennessee sales and use tax or exempt

Documents to include with the bid

  • Qualifications Evidence Guide (Attachment A)
  • Statement of Certifications and Assurances (Attachment B)
  • Signed Application(s) for permit types to sell (Attachment C)
  • Proof of Tennessee sales and use tax registration or proof of exemption
  • Authorization Agreement for Automatic Deposit Form
  • State-provided W-9 form

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