This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in South Gate, California. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City of South Gate ("City") is seeking proposals from qualified firms for plan check services for both residential and non-residential projects. The services required by the Building and Safety Division will include: the review of construction drawings to ensure compliance with City adopted Building Codes and related Municipal Code requirements; providing problem solving methods for unique or challenging plan check or code interpretation issues; alternate methods of construction and recommendations. All residential and non-residential plan checks will be performed by the selected firm. The selected firm will be required to review all building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and related plans submitted to the City by private developers or other applicable government agencies for construction and reconstruction projects. Plans must be checked according to all applicable codes and statutes. All plans must be stamped and signed off if they meet all such requirements, and all changes/corrections must be identified and addressed prior to approval. Customer service, the availability of plan check personnel to the public and to City staff, as well as appropriate "turnaround" times, are all key to the selection of a service provider. The proposal must include a Plan Check Service Plan which describes the process for taking in plans, transporting plans to and from off-site facilities, reviewing plans, and communicating with applicants, etc. along with a completed table substantially similar to the sample table provided on page 11. Alternate Bid Item - Provide on-site plan checker one (1) day a week from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm to perform over-the-counter plan checks. On-site plan checker will also to be available by appointments during those hours. The ideal proposal will include highly qualified plan check professionals that are committed to providing the most efficient, accurate and timely plan check services possible to meet the City's needs; have previous experience working for cities; are customer-service oriented; and have experience successfully managing multiple tasks, assignments and responsibilities. The selected firm must be able to provide additional supplemental staffing upon request of the City to meet demands in times of increased need or activity. For all questions and inquiries related to this RFP, please contact: City of South Gate City Clerks Office Attn: William Campana, Building Official 8650 California Avenue South Gate, California 90280 (323) 563-9515 wcampana@sogate.org The agreement for services shall be for the term of three (3) years, commencing from the date the agreement is approved by the City Council until June 30, 2025, subject to certain conditions, with the ability to extend the agreement for up to two (2) additional years at the City's sole discretion. The City's template professional services agreement is attached for review. Any comments on or objections to this template agreement must be noted in your proposal. The City reserves the right to negotiate the terms and conditions of the contract; determine which services to include in the agreement. The City shall reserve the right to reject any proposal for noncompliance with this request for proposals or to not award a contract because of unforeseen circumstances or if it is determined to be in the City's best interest.