Permitting Compliance Program and Building Performance Standard Program for the City of Pinole

The City of Pinole is seeking a consultant to develop a permitting compliance program and a building performance standard program. The permitting compliance program will streamline and simplify the permitting process, reduce administrative burden, and increase convenience for both permit applicants and building staff. The building performance standard program will establish a standard for energy use per square foot in commercial and industrial buildings over 20,000 square feet. The consultant will be responsible for developing both programs, including conducting research, analyzing data, and providing recommendations. The scope of work includes 17 tasks, including performing a comprehensive assessment of the current permitting and inspecting process, conducting interviews with contractors and building owners, and developing a final program. Some key features of the job include: • Developing a permitting compliance program to streamline and simplify the permitting process • Establishing a building performance standard program to reduce energy consumption in commercial and industrial buildings • Conducting research and analysis to inform program development • Providing recommendations for program implementation and enforcement • Developing a comprehensive plan for program implementation and evaluation