On-Call Building Plan Review, Permitting, Inspection

The Sacramento County Department of Community Development (DCD) is soliciting proposals for an on-call Building Plan Check, Permitting, and Inspection Services contract through RFP 2022-GEN-0046. The procurement seeks qualified consulting firms to provide supplemental professional services for plan review, permitting, and inspection of residential, commercial, industrial, and county-owned buildings within Sacramento County's unincorporated areas. Proposing firms must demonstrate comprehensive expertise in California and Sacramento County building codes, including California Building Standards Codes, and be prepared to function as an extension of county staff on an as-needed basis. The evaluation criteria will focus on firms' qualifications and resources, overall approach and organizational capabilities, and adherence to minimum submittal requirements. Proposals must include a cover letter, firm description, task understanding, experience, key personnel qualifications, references, and a detailed fee schedule with hourly rates. The submission deadline is May 16, 2022, with proposals to be submitted via OpenGov Procurement, and the top 5 firms may be invited for interviews and contract negotiations. The contract will have an initial four-year term with potential option years for extension.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, suggesting the opportunity is open to a wide range of qualified consulting firms. The contract is structured as a non-exclusive agreement with no guaranteed minimum hours or services, allowing the county flexibility in task assignments based on consultants' expertise and capacity. The draft agreement indicates compensation will be time and expenses-based, with rates determined in the consultant's proposal and a maximum total payment amount to be specified in the final contract. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the on-call nature of the contract suggests potential variability in total contract value depending on county workload and project needs. Each task will require specific written authorization from the county's Director or designee, detailing scope, schedule, work products, and compensation. The consultant will be required to maintain appropriate insurance and comply with legal and regulatory requirements, with the county reserving the right to cancel the RFP, reject proposals, and negotiate with selected firms.