Inspection Standards Government Bids & RFPs

The closing date has been extended until March 6, 2026. The government's acceptance of the contractor's proposal constitutes a bilateral agreement to issue contractual documents. Government source inspection is required. Records of all inspection work by the contractor shall be kept complete and available to the government during the performance of contract purchase order and for a period of 365 calendar days after final delivery of supplies.

The City of Albany, Georgia, is soliciting proposals for multifamily inspection services. Proposals must be submitted by March 31, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held on March 06, 2026. The contract term is for one year with the option to renew for up to three additional one-year terms. The city encourages small business firms to participate. All corporations should provide a corporate seal cover sheet, a copy of the secretary of states certificate of incorporation and listing of the principles of the corporation with their response. The deadline for questions is 5:00 pm on March 13, 2026. Payment terms are net 30 unless otherwise specified. All requested information should be included in submittal package. The city reserves the right to reject any and all responses. The city reserves the right to request additional information from a respondents as deemed necessary to analyze responses. The city may purchase more or less than the estimated quantity. The successful proposer on motor vehicle equipment shall be required to furnish with delivery of vehicle, certificate of origin and georgia vendors shall provide georgia motor vehicle form mv1. Proposers are responsible for examining the location of the proposed work or delivery and determining, in their own way, the difficulties, which are likely to be encountered in the prosecution of the same. All materials, equipment and supplies shall be subject to rigid inspection. The city reserves the right to award each item separately or on a lump sum basis, whichever is in the best interest of the citycounty. The city reserves the right to waive any minor discrepancies, reject any or all proposals, and to purchase any part, all or none of the services, materials, supplies or equipment specified. The proposer shall secure all permits, license certificates, inspections permanent and temporary and occupational tax certificate, if applicable, before any work can commence. The city of albany may award a contract on the basis of information received without the rfp moving through all three phases described in the selection process section of the rfp. The consultant shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the city of albany and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses including reasonable attorneys fees and litigation costs to the extent caused by or resulting from the negligent acts, recklessness, errors, omissions, or intentionally wrongful conduct of the consultant, its employees, or subconsultants in the performance of professional inspection services under this agreement. The consultant shall maintain, at his own expense, the following minimum insurance coverage for the duration of the contract and any renewal terms: professional liability errors omissions: 2, 000, 000 per claim 2, 000, 000 annual aggregate. commercial general liability: 1, 000, 000 per occurrence 2, 000, 000 aggregate, naming the city of albany as an additional insured. automobile liability: 500, 000 combined single limit covering all owned, nonowned, and hired vehicles. workers compensation: statutory limits as required by the state of georgia, including employers liability of 1, 000, 000. The city of albany shall have the right to terminate any contract to be made hereunder for their convenience by giving the proposer sixty 60 calendar days written notice of their election to do so and by specifying the effective date of such termination. The proposer shall be paid for its services through the effective date of such termination. The successful consultant will provide certification that they are in compliance with the georgia security and immigration compliance act, certifying that the provisions of o. c. g. a ****, chapter ****, per the georgia department of labor, if applicable, have been complied with in full. The city of albany staff will be available at the preproposal conference to answer questions and offer exp