HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-08-26 - AGENDA REPORTS - INTERWEST CONSULTING GRP CONTR (3)CONS FNTCALENDAR
DATE
SUBJECT:
DEPARTMENT
Agenda Item: 2
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by:
August 26, 2014
Ruben Barrera
AWARD CONTRACTTO IN'ITRWFST CONSULTING GROUP
FOR PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES
Public Works
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council award a contract to Interwest Consulting Group for plan review and building
inspection services in an annual amount not to exceed $175,000, and authorize the City Managei
ot designee to execute the contract and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
I he Building & Safety division uses contractual services on an as -needed basis to supplement
staffing levels for inspection and plan review ofnew construction during periods of tal,11
construction activity. Contractual support helps staff s efforts to reduce plan review turnaround
time and minimize inspection delays.
At the September 11, 2012, City Council meeting, City Council awarded contracts to three
conipaides. SPS Plan Check Services, Inc., California Code Check, and West Coast Code
Consultants, Inc., to provide contractual plan review and inspection services. These companies
were selected through an open request for proposal process.
Staff is requesting to add Interwesi Consulting Group to the current list of approved companies.
Interwest Consulting Group was rated as the fourth company during the selection process.
It has been difficult, at firries, to find qualified individuals to meet the City's needs for these
services. By adding ,in additional company to provide contract services, Building & Safety will
have the flexibility to select from a broader base oftiotential candidates to meet workload
demands. Tlri� will help ensure the most qualified individuals are selected. Building & Safety
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