Project Information

Bid Title

CONTRACT BUILDING OFFICIAL AND INSPECTION SERVICES

Issuing Agency

Fountain Inn city

Location

South Carolina

Published Date

Jan 15, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 6, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

2026-01

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Project Description

Bid Number:	2026-01
Bid Title:	CONTRACT BUILDING OFFICIAL AND INSPECTION SERVICES
Category:	City Bids and Proposals
Status:	Open

Description: The City of Fountain Inn, South Carolina, is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firms or individuals to provide Building Official and Inspection Services on a contractual basis. The City seeks to contract with an experienced and certified provider to carry out services related to building code compliance, plan review, inspections, and related administrative duties in support of the City’s Building Services operations. The selected contractor will function as the City’s Building Official and will provide services including, but not limited to: •Performing plan reviews for building permit applications (residential and commercial). •Conducting field inspections for building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy code, and related compliance. •Enforcing the adopted South Carolina Building Codes and related ordinances. •Issuing certificates of occupancy. •Providing consultation to City staff, contractors, developers, and the public. •Attending meetings (in person or virtual) as needed. •Maintaining appropriate records and documentation. •Preparing reports and code enforcement recommendations. •Supporting the City during building code updates or transitions. •Providing after-hours or emergency inspections when required. •All services must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the latest editions of the South Carolina-adopted International Building Codes. Publication Date/Time: 1/15/2026 12:00 AM Publication Information: https://fountaininn.org/DocumentCenter/View/2926/RFQ-Building-Official-Services---Official-2026-01-1 Closing Date/Time: 2/6/2026 11:59 PM Contact Person: Please include three (3) copies of your proposal when submitting your bid. All bids must be signed in blue ink on the blank spaces provided herein. Sealed bids must be submitted, bearing on the outside the name and address of the bidding party, the name of the project for which the bid is submitted, and the RFQ number (RFQ #2025-002). The bid must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and addressed to: City of Fountain Inn Attn: Planning & Development 200 North Main Street Fountain Inn, SC 29644 Deadline: 02-06-2026 @ 12:00 PM Late submissions will not be accepted. Qualifications: Respondents must demonstrate: •Active certifications through the International Code Council (ICC) applicable to services provided (e.g., Building Official, Commercial/Residential Inspector). •Knowledge and application of South Carolina building code requirements. •Minimum five (5) years of experience in municipal building inspections and plan review. •Familiarity with permitting software systems and digital workflows. •Ability to respond to inspection requests within one business day or per mutually agreed timelines. •References from current or past municipal/government clients. Special Requirements: Copy & paste this URL into your browser: https://fountaininn.org/DocumentCenter/View/2926/RFQ-Building-Official-Services---Official-2026-01-13

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541350Building Inspection Services

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