Description
The Maine Office of Community Affairs is seeking a consultant to conduct a comprehensive study of building codes and industrialized housing. The contractor will analyze existing Maine codes, compare them with other jurisdictions, assess cost‑effectiveness of industrialized construction methods, and propose policy recommendations. The work is organized into three task areas (A‑C) covering code harmonization, cost‑effectiveness methodology, and timing of intersecting codes, with an interim briefing, draft and final reports, and up to three stakeholder presentations. The contract is expected to start August 1 2026 and run for two years, with optional renewal periods.
• Deliver an interim briefing (≈ Sept 1 2026), draft report (≈ Sept 15 2026), and final report (≈ Oct 1 2026).
• Provide policy analysis, cost‑benefit modeling, and recommendations for aligning industrialized housing standards with the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews, prepare up to three presentations, and manage project documentation within a fixed‑price framework.
• Award will be based on lowest‑bid scoring (25 points for the lowest bid, prorated thereafter).