Architect Consultant Services

The California Department of Consumer Affairs and California Architects Board (CAB) are seeking an architect consultant to provide technical expertise for their Enforcement Program through RFP No. CAB-16-1. The contract will cover professional services from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2019, with the consultant primarily working at the CAB's Sacramento office and performing duties such as complaint evaluation, disciplinary case development, technical inquiry responses, and building department outreach. Proposals are due by April 6, 2016, at 3:00 PM, with oral interviews scheduled for April 21-22, 2016. Key deliverables include attending approximately two disciplinary hearings annually, participating in five to six Board and committee meetings, and engaging with building and planning officials. Minimum qualifications for the consultant include maintaining an active California architect license, having no history of enforcement actions, demonstrating five years of practice in California, and possessing experience testifying in at least three architectural-related civil matters. The selection will be based on a comprehensive evaluation of proposals using specific Selection Criteria, Rating Scales, and Guidelines, with the contract awarded to the proposer achieving the highest total points.

The procurement includes notable set-aside designations and preferences, specifically a 5% Small Business preference and a 5-point Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive. The contract allows for up to 1,400 hours of work per year at a maximum hourly rate of $80, resulting in a total annual budget of $112,000 and a three-year total of $336,000, excluding travel expenses. An additional $6,000 per fiscal year is allocated for reimbursable expenses such as training fees and organizational dues. The workload will be divided between two consultants, considering factors like potential conflicts of interest, previous case assignments, and specific expertise requirements. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned as having preferential status, the contract will be competitively awarded based on the comprehensive evaluation process. There are no specific technological integration requirements noted, and the contract appears to be focused on providing professional architectural consulting services to support CAB's enforcement activities.