This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City of Elkhorn is seeking proposals from certified building inspectors and/or building inspection firms to provide building inspection services. The desired term of these services is three years. The individual or firm submitting a response to this request should have at least five (5) years of experience providing building inspection services to a municipality or local government. The City of Elkhorn is requesting proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide contracted building inspection services for the City (hereinafter referred to as "Inspector"). The services under the proposed contract would start on July 1, 2024. The Inspector shall be required to perform the following job functions in a manner consistent with the provisions of the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code and the International Commercial Building Code, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and other associated codes adopted by the State of Wisconsin or the City of Elkhorn for all single-family dwellings and multiple-family dwellings as well as commercial, industrial, and public buildings. This work primarily includes administering Chapter 14 (Building Code), Chapter 15 (Plumbing Code), and Chapter 16 (Electrical Code) of the Elkhorn Municipal Code. 1. Review building plans and conduct all necessary building, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC inspections on residential, commercial, and industrial construction within the City of Elkhorn. 2. Maintain all required certifications in the following disciplines: residential, commercial, and industrial construction; plumbing; electrical; energy conservation; and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. 3. Provide inspection reports to the Building and Zoning Department for all inspections within one (1) week of inspection completion (unless otherwise agreed upon). 4. Research and provide building code information for inquiries and permit applications. 5. Notify the zoning administrator of possible code enforcement violations and support the resolution thereof. 6. Support the administration of the City's building and zoning permit process to maintain adequate records to support decisions. 7. With assistance from City staff, collect and process building permit fees. The building inspector calculates permit fees while City staff enter and process payments. There is no requirement for the Inspector to conduct actual financial transactions. 8. Assist with the investigation of complaints related to State Building Code and City ordinances, including but not limited to inspections for occupancy permits and property maintenance (structural) 9. Assist the city clerk and administrative assistant for Public Works with responding to requests for information under Wisconsin Open Records Laws. 10. Provide the City with at least four (4) public office hours per week at the City Administration Building, which shall include hours on at least two (2) different days. 11. Respond to inquires and questions from City staff and the public outside of regularly scheduled office hours. 12. Furnish a telephone number to the City for public dissemination where the Inspector may be contacted by City officials and citizens concerning his/her duties outside of regular office hours. 13. Attend occasional weekday or evening meetings, such as Common Council, Plan Commission, and joint ETZ committee meetings. There are no exceptions to this requirement. If submitting a proposal electronically, please send it to Adam Swann, City Administrator, at aswann@cityofelkhorn.org. City's Rights and Options During the evaluation process, the City reserves the right to request additional information or clarifications from proposers, or to allow corrections of errors or omissions. At the discretion of the City, contractors submitting proposals may be requested to make oral presentations as part of the evaluation process. The City reserves the right to retain all proposals submitted and to use any ideas in a proposal regardless of whether the proposal is selected. Submission of a proposal indicates acceptance by the Inspector of the conditions contained in this request for proposals, unless clearly and specifically noted in the proposal submitted and confirmed in the contract between the City and the Inspector selected. The City of Elkhorn reserves the right to reject any and all submittals, waive any irregularities, reissue all or part of this Request for Proposals, and not award any contract, all at its discretion and without penalty. It is anticipated that the selection of an Inspector will be completed by May 20, 2024. Deadline for submission of questions related to RFP April 1. Inquiries regarding this RFP may be directed to Adam Swann, City Administrator, at (262) 723-2219 or aswann@cityofelkhorn.org. First review by Common Council and selection of inspectors for interviews April 16 Common Council interviews of selected inspectors May 6 Potential Common Council action to accept a proposal May 6 Potential Common Council action to finalize a contract with an inspector May 20