About this opportunity
AI summaryThe 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
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Municipal Experience | 25% |
| Staff Qualifications & Certifications | 20% |
| Service Approach | 20% |
| References & Performance History | 15% |
| Responsiveness & Capacity | 10% |
| Cost Proposal | 10% |
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
