On-Call Building Services

The City of Escondido, California is soliciting proposals for on-call building services under an RFP with proposals due October 16, 2026 at 5 p.m. The City anticipates awarding to one qualified consultant but reserves the right to hire multiple consultants depending on scope and cost proposals.

The scope encompasses inspection services, building plan reviews, permit technician services, and other on-call services associated with construction permitting. Services are performed as needed by the City. Consultants must provide all necessary equipment including transportation, iPads, phones, and office space for plan check services. The successful consultant must enter into the City's standard Consulting Services Agreement within 21 calendar days of award notification and obtain a City of Escondido Business License.

Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: consultant background and experience with three references (45 points), overall proposal response (30 points), and price (25 points). Proposals are limited to 10 pages in minimum 11-point font, searchable PDF format on standard 8.5"×11" pages, with rate sheets and total fees submitted separately.

Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($2,000,000 per occurrence / $4,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, and Professional Liability / Errors and Omissions ($2,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate). Payment terms are Net 30 days from invoice receipt, with monthly invoicing required.

Questions are due September 23, 2026 at 5 p.m.; responses will be posted by September 30, 2026 with a summary of Q&A responses available on BidNet Direct. The City Council is scheduled to consider award recommendations on December 2, 2026, with contract execution anticipated on December 11, 2026 and notice to proceed issued on December 18, 2026. Proposals should be submitted to Douglas Moody, Building Official, at Douglas.Moody@escondido.gov.