Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Department of Labor and Industry (State) is seeking proposals to provide electrical inspection service as required by Minnesota Statutes Section 326B.36, subdivision 1, for the specific State electrical inspection areas as defined in the District Area Report attached in Attachment B, page 2. The primary purpose of the electrical inspection service is to verify compliance of installed electrical wiring to the standards identified in Minnesota Statutes Section 326B.35. Additionally, inspection service providers are required to enforce electrical licensing and inspection provisions of Minnesota Statutes Sections 326B.31 through 326B.399 and Minnesota Rules Chapter 3800 and 3801. In accordance with Minnesota Statutes Section 326B.36, subdivision 3, all individuals providing inspection service must be licensed as a master electrician or journey-worker and must provide bond in the amount of $1,000.00. Proposals are being solicited to provide electrical inspection service beginning January 22, 2024 and extending through June 30, 2025. This Request for Proposals (RFP) will result in multiple award contracts, one contract in each District Area, to the highest scoring responder(s). Responders may propose to work in one or more District Areas. Separate evaluations will take place for each District Area. Responses to this RFP will also be held for one year for the purpose of fulfilling additional inspection services (if necessary) or replacing a contract awarded to a Contractor who fails to perform to the State’s satisfaction. Goals 1) To ensure that all electrical installations are inspected for compliance with The National Electrical Code and Minnesota Rules Chapter 3800 and 3801. 2) To ensure that all electrical installations are performed in compliance with the licensing and inspection requirements of Minnesota Statutes Section 326B.33 and Minnesota Rules Chapters 3800 and 3801. 3) To complete inspections of electrical installations in a timely manner. 4) To ensure that a record of inspections is completed for each installation.
