REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Master Service Agreements with Ten (10) Consulting Firms for As-Needed Consultant Plan Check, Inspections, and Permitting Support Services for the Building Division of the Community Development Department for a Maximum Aggregate Amount Across the Ten Agreements of $8,000,000
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services
BACKGROUND
On November 12, 2019, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute agreements with fifteen consultants to provide Plan Check Review and Field Inspection Services across various service areas. These agreements allow for consultant services to support the Building Division in maintaining levels of customer service to address peak volumes of applications and requests for the City's plan review and inspection services, as well as provide technical expertise. These agreements were amended over their term to increase the maximum compensation due to the continued high level of development activity.
These agreements are set to expire between October and November of 2024. To ensure uninterrupted support for their core functions, the Building Division (Division) of the Community Development Department is requesting the approval of these agreements, as these services are essential for maintaining a robust level of customer service to the community. They provide for a more streamlined permitting process including shorter plan review cycle times and greater inspection scheduling availability.
DISCUSSION
Subject to compliance with Chapter 2.105 of the City Code and applicable laws of the State of California, a formal request for Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) was conducted, with the award recommendation based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the type of services to be performed and at fair and reasonable prices.
On March 29, 2024, staff solicited qualifications from consultants to provide building plan check review, field inspections, an...
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