building permit/electrical permit

my current building permit on my new construction house expired and i am renewing it. The building inspector wanted the rough re-inspected for the electric as the house sat for a while. My contractor tells me the electrician wants 2500 to have the house re-inspected. i said that's crazy. I speak to the building inspector and he says call the electric inspector that did the original inspection and have them come out. i call him and he comes out and he asks are you staying with current electrician or a new one. i stated idk. I passed the rough again and he said well someone licensed will need to be here and sign off on the final. Is the contractor trying to scam me?. The contractor also stated the electrician is going to pull my electric permit and cause a stop work order. Are these scare tactics? This is on Long Island NY