Description
The City of Sonoma is seeking to establish a list of qualified consulting firms to provide building plan check and inspection services on an as-needed basis for the Community Development Department. The selected consultant will perform occasional on-call “as-needed” plan check and inspection services, including architectural, structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy, flood hazard mitigation, and sustainability plan check review. The consultant will also provide on-site building inspection services, issue stop work notices, correction notices, or notices of violation, and maintain City-assigned equipment. The City will provide login credentials to the City’s OpenGov permitting system, and the consultant must provide a workspace, supplies, computer, and phone for consultant providing Plan Check services.
• The consultant must have at least two years of increasingly responsible experience in building construction trades, building inspection, or plan checking, including at least two years of supervisory responsibility.
• The consultant must possess one or more International Code Conference (ICC) certificates in an Inspector, Plans Examiner, or Building Official category or registration as a Licensed Architect or Registered Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineer by the State of California.
• The consultant must have experience with Bluebeam and OpenGov or other similar plan review and permit tracking software.
• The consultant must provide a clear and comprehensive fee schedule, including a detailed statement of hourly rates for all positions and classifications of individuals involved.