Plan Check and Building Permit Services

San Mateo County is requesting proposals for plan check, building permit technician, and building inspector services on an as-needed basis for the Planning and Building Department, with proposals due October 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM and questions due September 22, 2026. This is an indefinite-quantity, requirements-based agreement with a five-year term and anticipated award on January 1, 2027. A local procurement preference under Chapter 2.89 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code provides 5% additional evaluation points for local businesses and nonprofits, with enhanced preferences of 8% for small businesses or nonprofits or 10% for micro businesses.

Proposers must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience providing similar services for California public agencies and hold current International Code Council (ICC) certifications and, where applicable, California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) certifications. Services cover plan review for compliance with California Building Standards Codes, Title 24, CALGreen, accessibility requirements, and local ordinances for residential, multifamily, mixed-use, commercial, industrial, and alteration projects. Initial plan reviews must be completed in less than ten business days, subsequent reviews in less than five business days. Building inspections must be available next business day for periodic and part-time services, within two business days for full-time services, and within 48 hours for individual inspection requests.

The fee proposal must include detailed project-by-project pricing, fully burdened hourly rates by staff classification, onsite and offsite service rates, and meeting service fees. Evaluation criteria weight project approach at 30%, firm qualifications at 25%, team qualifications at 20%, and price at 25%, using a best-value basis. Contractors must maintain workers' compensation, general liability ($1,000,000), motor vehicle liability ($1,000,000), and professional liability ($1,000,000) insurance; comply with prevailing wage and living wage requirements; and obtain all necessary licenses and permits at their own expense.