REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action to Award Master Agreements to CSG Consultants, Inc. and Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. to Provide Plan Check Review and Inspection Consulting Services
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
The City's Water & Sewer Utilities Department (Department) provides plan review and inspection for water and recycled water improvements completed by developers and other private entities. During fiscal year 2024/25, the Department completed reviews for over 770 building permits and 500 encroachment permits. In addition, staff reviewed applications for recycled water use permits and internal City capital projects. The Department also conducts inspections for all water and recycled water improvements located within the public right-of-way, as well as onsite inspection to ensure compliance with recycled water regulations and fat, oil, and grease (FOG) requirements.
Before development improvements can be accepted by the City, submitted plans must undergo comprehensive reviews, and constructed facilities must pass field inspections. These steps are essential to ensure compliance with applicable City, State, and Federal standards and specifications.
Due to the high volume of plan submittals and the number of projects requiring inspection prior to City acceptance, the Department has identified a need to supplement current staffing levels. To meet this demand and maintain timely service to customers, the Department plans to utilize third-party consultants to support plan reviews and inspection services. These consultants will augment existing staff capacity, helping ensure efficient processing and oversight of development-related water and recycled water infrastructure improvements.
DISCUSSION
Pursuant to Section 2.105.140(c) of City Code, a formal Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) was conducted for Plan Check Reviews, Field Inspections, and Related Services to support th...
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