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Building Department, Inspection, Zoning, and Code Enforcement Services for City of Albion

Submission deadlineNov 20, 2026See documents for time and submission instructions
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The City of Albion, Michigan, requests proposals from qualified firms to operate the City's Building Department. The selected contractor must provide comprehensive services including building official duties, permit administration, plan review, inspections, zoning administration, property maintenance, rental inspections, and code enforcement. Eligible bidders must be licensed and authorized in Michigan, employ certified personnel under applicable building codes, provide proof of insurance, and demonstrate municipal building department experience. The anticipated contract term is three years with optional renewals at the City's discretion. Bidders must submit one original and one electronic USB copy in a sealed envelope to 112 W. Cass Street, or submit digitally via email or online as indicated by the listing. Proposals will be evaluated on criteria including municipal experience (25%) and cost proposal (10%), alongside qualifications, staffing capacity, responsiveness, and customer service approach. Questions must go to the City Manager's Office in writing.

Buyer and opportunity details

Client
City of Albion, Michigan

Scope of work

  • Chief Building Official services
  • Building Department administration and permit processing
  • Plan review services for residential, commercial, and industrial developments
  • Building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing inspections
  • Zoning administration and compliance reviews
  • Code enforcement and property maintenance inspections
  • Rental housing inspections and rental registration compliance
  • Preparation and submission of monthly activity and performance reports

How proposals are evaluated

CriterionWeight / scoring
Municipal Experience25%
Staff Qualifications & Certifications20%
Service Approach20%
References & Performance History15%
Responsiveness & Capacity10%
Cost Proposal10%

Minimum qualifications

  • Licensed and authorized to provide services in Michigan
  • Employ personnel certified under applicable Michigan Building Code requirements
  • Qualified to serve as Building Official under Michigan law
  • Demonstrated experience operating municipal building departments
  • Demonstrated experience with plan review, inspections, and code enforcement
  • Sufficient staffing capacity to provide uninterrupted services
  • Evidence of liability and professional errors and omissions insurance

Documents to include with your response

  • Firm Profile
  • Project Team resumes and certifications
  • Municipal experience examples
  • At least five municipal references
  • Approach to Services narrative
  • Attachment A - Fee Proposal Form (in separate sealed envelope)
  • Attachment B - Assumptions and Exclusions Proposal Acknowledgment
  • Evidence of liability and professional errors and omissions insurance

Key dates

RFP Distribution & Public Release
October 31, 2026
Deadline for Proposal Submission
November 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Review Committee Evaluation
November 27, 2026
Interviews (if necessary)
November 30 – December 2, 2026
Staff Recommendation to City Council
December 7, 2026

How to submit

Method
Sealed hard copy and electronic copy on USB Flash drive
Instructions
Submit one original, one electronic copy on USB Flash drive, and supporting materials in a sealed envelope to Albion City Clerk, City of Albion, 112 W. Cass Street, Albion, MI 49224. Fee proposal must be submitted in a separate sealed envelope.

Contract details

Term
Initial term of three (3) years, with renewal options at the City's discretion
Place of performance
City of Albion, Michigan
Insurance and bonding
Evidence of liability and professional errors and omissions insurance
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