FROM:
Building & Safety
SUBJECT:
Title
Award of Contracts for Plan Review and Inspection Services For The Building & Safety Department.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
1. Award bid (BS-24-05-SP) and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the top five rated Plan Check/Inspection Consultants for the period of five (5) years.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all contract amendments on behalf of the City of Fontana for Plan Check/Inspection Services.
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• Promote economic development by establishing a quick, consistent development process
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fontana continues to grow and expand through the development of housing, industrial and commercial properties. In order to maintain the City’s commitment to excellent customer service, timely plan reviews and next day inspection services, there are times when services from an outside consultant are necessary.
Purchasing Division solicited proposals from 821 vendors for Plan Review and Inspection Services and received proposals from 15 consultants. The proposals were evaluated based upon the ability of the consultant to provide timely and acceptable development services in accordance with the City's specifications as provided in the request for proposals. The top five rated proposals are from the following consultants:
• 4 Leaf Inc
• Willdan
• BPR Consulting
• Interwest Consulting
• Bureau Veritas
The contracted plan review and inspection services will only be utilized as required, on an as-needed basis, to prevent an unacceptable backlog and keep the permit and inspection processes moving smoothly at the sole discretion of the City.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Fiscal Impact associated with the approval of this item is $315,000 per year, which is included in the FY 23/24 & 24/25 budgets.
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation.