RFQ 26-05 Third-Party Building Plan Review and Inspection Services

Location:	Texas
Posted:	Aug 7, 2026
Due:	Sep 7, 2026
Agency:	La Marque city
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	H - Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection Services
Solicitation No:	RFQ 26-05
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RFQ No. 26-05

Contract Term

Services

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Third-Party Building Plan Review and Inspection Services

City of La Marque, Texas

RFQ No. 26-05

October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027

Building plan review and inspection services to

augment or fully replace City delivery capacity, as

needed

Issued by Development Services

City of La Marque

1111 Bayou Road

La Marque, Texas 77568

1. Invitation

The City of La Marque, Texas requests statements of qualifications from qualified firms or individuals to provide

third-party building plan review and inspection services. The City intends to use the resulting contract to

supplement City staffing or to fully provide services in one or more disciplines when required by workload,

vacancies, conflicts, emergency conditions, or other operational needs.

Selected respondent(s) must be capable of working within the City’s permitting workflow using City-provided

OpenGov access for assignment receipt, review comments, inspection results, status updates, and related

recordkeeping.

This is a qualifications-based solicitation. The City may request clarifications, interviews, demonstrations, or best

and final pricing from one or more respondents before award.

2. Term of Contract

The anticipated initial contract term is October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2028, unless otherwise approved by

the City. Any extension, renewal, or amendment shall be by written agreement approved in accordance with City

authority and applicable law.

3. Background and Service Model

The City seeks flexible vendor support for plan review and inspections associated with residential, commercial, and

trade permits. Services may be assigned by discipline, project type, workload period, or temporary full-service

operational need. The City makes no guarantee of any minimum number of reviews or inspections.

• Assignments may involve building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, energy code, accessibility, and related

inspection activities within the City’s authority.

• Services may be requested for in-person field inspections, virtual inspections when approved by the City,

consultation, code interpretation support, and plan-review resubmittals.

• The City may award to one vendor or make no award if that is in the City’s best interest.

4. Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience providing municipal building plan review and/or inspection services for Texas cities or

similar public-sector clients.

• Ability to provide appropriately qualified personnel for assigned disciplines, including current ICC certifications,

Texas Plumbing Inspectors Licenses, and any other credentials required by Texas law for the services performed.

• Ability to meet City turnaround expectations, coordinate with City staff, and maintain professional written and

verbal communication with applicants and staff. Turnaround time expectations are inspections performed the next

business day when submitted before 4:00 the previous business day.

• Ability to use City-provided OpenGov access and follow City recordkeeping procedures.

• Good standing with all applicable licensing and certifying bodies, and no disqualifying findings that would

materially impair performance for the City.

5. Scope of Services

Service Area

Plan Review

Inspections

Coordination

Availability

Reporting

Customer Interface

Required Capability

Review permit submittals for compliance with adopted codes, ordinances,

amendments, and referenced standards; enter comments directly into

OpenGov or the City’s directed format; review revisions and resubmittals; and

recommend approval, partial approval, or denial.

Perform field inspections within the City of La Marque as assigned; document

pass/fail status, correction notices, photographs if required, and narrative

results in OpenGov; and communicate urgent or unsafe conditions immediately

to City staff.

Coordinate with Development Services staff, Fire, Engineering, Planning, and

other City representatives when needed to resolve review conflicts, clarify

scope, or route issues for City decision.

Provide normal-turnaround services and, if offered, optional rush, reinspection,

and priority response services.

Provide periodic summary reporting when requested, including open

assignments, turnaround times, completed inspections, resubmittal counts,

and other performance metrics.

Communicate professionally with applicants, design professionals,

contractors, and owners when directed by the City, while recognizing that final

City authority remains with the City.

6. OpenGov and Workflow Requirements

• The City will provide user access to OpenGov as needed for awarded vendor personnel.

• Vendor shall enter review comments, inspection outcomes, dates, status updates, and other required records

directly into OpenGov unless the City directs another format.

• Vendor shall maintain records in the manner required by the City and shall return or surrender all City data upon

request or contract end.

• Vendor shall promptly notify the City of any OpenGov access issue, workflow issue, data discrepancy, or

assignment conflict.

• Vendor shall not use City data for any purpose other than contract performance.

7. Pricing Submittal Requirements

Each response must include a complete, unqualified pricing schedule. Incomplete pricing may render a response

non-responsive. Pricing must clearly state the amount charged, unit of measure, and exact trigger for each charge.

Fee Category

Amount / Rate

Unit

When Charged

Residential plan review

Commercial plan review

Residential Plan review calculator or

formula

Commercial Plan review calculator or

formula

Residential inspection - per trip

Residential inspection - per trade

Commercial inspection - per trip

Commercial inspection - per trade / area

Failed inspection return trip

Virtual inspection

Expedited review / rush fee

Consultation / meeting attendance

Travel fee within City

Minimum invoice charge, if any

Administrative / technology / portal fee

Any other fees

Required pricing disclosures: Respondent must explain whether plan review is billed per review, per sheet, per hour,

per square foot, by permit valuation, by discipline, or by another calculator. If using a calculator, provide the

complete formula, examples, and all assumptions.

8. Turnaround and Performance Expectations

• Proposed standard turnaround times for initial review, resubmittal review, and inspection scheduling.

• Normal hours of availability and any optional extended-hours coverage.

• Escalation procedures for urgent life-safety issues, stop-work concerns, or unusual findings.

• Capacity statement describing how many reviews and inspections the firm can support at one time.

• Quality-control procedures used before comments and results are finalized.

9. Response Content

1. Cover letter signed by an authorized representative.

2. Company profile, ownership, office locations, and primary contact information.

3. Description of municipal experience, especially Texas municipal building services experience.

4. List of proposed personnel, credentials, ICC certifications, license numbers if applicable, and resume

summaries.

5. Description of disciplines the respondent can provide directly.

6. Response to the Scope of Services and OpenGov requirements.

7. Completed pricing schedule with all fees and fee triggers.

8. Proposed turnaround times and staffing capacity.

9. At least three governmental client references, including contact name, title, phone, email, and services provided.

10. Disclosure of any actual or potential conflicts of interest.

11. Disclosure of litigation, claims, terminations for cause, license discipline, or ethics findings within the last five

years.

12. Proof of insurance or statement of ability to meet City insurance requirements.

13. Any exceptions to the RFQ, clearly identified in one section.

10. Evaluation and Selection

The City may evaluate responses on the basis of overall best value to the City, including qualifications, capacity,

responsiveness, and pricing transparency. The City may use interviews, reference checks, and clarification

requests as part of the evaluation process.

Item

Evaluation Factor

Weight

Pricing completeness, transparency, and

30%

reasonableness

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Number:	RFQ 26-05
Bid Title:	RFQ 26-05 Third-Party Building Plan Review and Inspection Services
Category:	City Bids, RFPs and RFQs
Status:	Open

RFQ 26-05 Third-Party Building Plan Review and Inspection Services

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