What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Blanco, Texas, is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide municipal inspection, plan review, fire protection plan review and inspection, and related inspection administration services. The selected contractor will perform non-structural plan reviews, building inspections for permitted construction, fire alarm and fire sprinkler reviews and inspections, annual commercial fire safety inspections, and clear scheduling and communication support. Eligibility is restricted to onshore US organizations, and candidates must hold all licenses and certifications required by Texas law, alongside meeting specified commercial liability, automobile, and workers' compensation insurance minimums. Prospective vendors may submit proposals digitally by email or online before 5:00 PM on November 3, 2026, following the October 26, 2026, deadline for written questions. The City will evaluate proposals based on experience and qualifications, experience with Texas municipalities, cost and overall value, and insurance and risk-management provisions.
Scope of work
- Non-structural building and development plan review
- Residential, commercial, and multi-family building inspections
- Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fuel gas, and energy-code inspections and plan review
- Fire alarm and fire sprinkler system plan review
- Fire alarm and fire sprinkler system inspections
- Annual fire safety inspections for commercial establishments and public buildings
- Fire Certificate of Occupancy inspections
- Inspection scheduling, applicant communication, and transition support
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience and qualifications | Not specified |
| Experience with Texas municipalities and comparable communities | Not specified |
| Qualifications of proposed personnel | Not specified |
| Proposed inspection and plan review methodology | Not specified |
| Ability to meet requested inspection and plan review timeframes | Not specified |
| Availability of backup personnel and continuity of service | Not specified |
| Customer service and communication approach | Not specified |
| Technology, reporting, and records-access capabilities | Not specified |
| Transition plan | Not specified |
| Cost and overall value to the City | Not specified |
| References | Not specified |
| Insurance and risk-management provisions | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrated experience providing municipal building inspection and/or plan review services
- Experience working with Texas municipalities is preferred
- Qualified personnel capable of performing the services proposed
- All licenses, registrations, certifications, or qualifications required by applicable Texas law
- Ability to provide timely inspection coverage and backup personnel
- Experience with applicable building and fire codes
- Experience with electronic inspection, plan review, scheduling, and reporting systems
- At least three references from similar governmental or municipal clients
Documents to include with your response
- Company Information
- Experience and Qualifications
- Project Approach
- Complete Fee Schedule / Pricing
- Proof of Insurance (provided upon request and before execution of a contract)
- Transition plan
- Minimum of three client references
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email or sealed mailed/physical proposal
- Instructions
- Electronic PDF via email up to 10MB to the City Secretary, or sealed physical proposal to City of Blanco, Attn: City Secretary, 300 Pecan Street, Blanco, Texas 78606