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ON -CALL BUILDING PLAN REVIEW AND Attn: Hurt Hanada, Building Official
INSPECTION SERVICES Design and Devetopment
Department - Building Division
WORK PROPOSAL 78-495 Calte Tampico
January 12, 2018 La Ouinta, CA 92253
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City of La Quinta ON -CALL BUILDING PLAN REVIEW AND
Table of Contents INSPECTION SERVICES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. WORK PROPOSAL:
1. Cover Letter 3
2. Statement of Qualifications 5
Project Personnel 6
Relevant Experience 14
3. Understanding and Approach 19
B. COST PROPOSAL.-
C. Review of "Agreement for Contract Services".
D. Non -Collusion Affidavit Form
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Appendix
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1. Cover Letter
I. COVER LETTER
January 12, 2018
City of La Quinta
Attn: Burt Hanada, Building Official
Design and Development Department - Building Division
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
Re: Response to RFP for On -Call Building Plan Review and Inspection Services
Dear Mr. Hanada,
On behalf of Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. (BVNA), we are pleased to present our qualifications for
On -Call Building Plan Review and Inspection Services for the City of La Quinta. We take great pride in
our ability to provide exemplary services to our clients.
For more than 35 years, BVNA has provided specialized building department, engineering department, fire
department, environmental and emergency services to agencies throughout the United States. In 2017,
Bureau Veritas acquired California Code Check. This partnership benefits our existing and future clients
by increasing the level of support we can provide, diversifying our service offering, and enabling our teams to
work together to cross -train, tap into subject matter experts, and successfully support innovative and complex
projects throughout the Western United States.
Our combined two consulting firms have the breadth and depth of resources, skills and expertise
needed to provide excellent plan review and inspection services for the City of La Quinta. We are keenly
aware of the desire for high -quality customer service, timely reviews, reliability, responsiveness and
cost-effective solutions. Our commitment to provide accurate and appropriate solutions to our clients
and our ability to quickly and efficiently meet the needs of the communities that we serve make BVNA an
ideal partner for the City.
We offer optimal solutions to deliver quality services:
• Unparalleled plan review and inspection expertise
• Established relationships to ensure timely reviews, transparency and responsiveness
Depth of resources and close proximity to maximize flexibility and deliver quality services
Licensed and certified professionals
Electronic review and web -based document control best practices to consistently meet turnaround
schedules and streamline communication
BVNA is committed to meeting and exceeding agreed upon turn -around times. In addition, we can offer a
web -based electronic review and a document control system that gives the City secure, around the clock
access to critical plan review and inspection information.
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WORK PROPOSAL:
1. Cover Letter
ON -CALL BUILDING PLAN REVIEW AND
INSPECTION SERVICES
A unique feature of Bureau Veritas is that the company as a whole, is subject to the high standards of the
ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System. This system is applied to our entire operation, and periodic
audits certify the company continues to be in full compliance.
This assures our clients that wherever our services are provided, they will be accurately prepared and the
deliverables will be received in a timely manner.
For the proposal evaluation, our point of contact is Trang Q. Huynh, P.E., C.B.O.. Trang is a highly
qualified engineer and the Regional Manager of Southern California for BVNA. Trang's contact information
is listed below.
BVNA has a robust team of experts which enables us to conduct building plan review and inspection
without the use of any sub -consultants. This proposal is a firm and valid offer for 180 days following
submission of this proposal.
After reviewing the proposal and proposed Agreement, we do not have any additional comments at this
time. Manuel "Craig" Baptista, Director of Operations, is authorized to sign on behalf of BVNA.
BVNA looks forward to a successful, professional relationship with the City of La Quinta by augmenting
the department's staff, promoting transparency in our work, improving efficiencies and exceeding your
expectations.
Sincerely,
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Trang Q. Huynh, P.E., C.B.O.
Regional Manager of Southern California
Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
Cell:714.487.4223, Phone:714.431.4123
1665 Scenic Ave, Suite 200
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
trang.huynh@us.bureauveritas.com
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Craig Baptista, M.B.A.
Director of Operations
Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
Phone: 916.725.4200
180 Promenade Circle, Suite 150
Sacramento, CA 95834
craig.baptista@us.bureauveritas.com
Isam Hasenin, P.E., C.B.O.
Chief Operating Officer
Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
Phone: 858.436.4159
10620 Treena Street, Suite 170
San Diego, CA 92131
isam.hasenin@us.bureauveritas.com
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2. Statement of Qualifications
2. STATEMENT OF OUAL1 F1CAT10NS
PROJECT PERSONNEL
BVNA has assembled a team of experts who are equipped to handle the workload for plan review and
inspection services for the City of La Quinta. Each individual brings a wealth of knowledge unmatched by any
other company. Our organizational chart depicts lines of communications and areas of work for each of our
team members. Each project team member has been specifically chosen for their experience in performing
the required scope of work detailed in the request, as well as their extensive list of certifications and licenses.
Isam Hasenin, P.E., C.B.O. Trang Huynh, P.E., C.B.O.
Principal in Charge Project Manager and
Client Liaison
Plan Review Engineers
Tom Harris, S.E.
Michael Hill, S.E.
Moe Heivand, P.E.
Syed Aleem, P.E.
Boniface Simbwa, P.E.
Ali Soheili, P.E.
AmirAmiri, P.E.
Cristian Son, P.E.
Tung Le, P.E.
William Teachworth, P.E.
Robert Chang, P.E.
Joe Chao, P.E.
Joseph Chouinard, P.E.
Scott Martini, P.E.
Civil Engineers
William Bixby, P.E.
Monte Bowers, P.E.
John Che, P.E., Q.S.D./Q.S.R
Steven Beswick, P.E.
Joe Aroyo, P.E.
Plans Examiners
Fire Protection Staff
Neil Tuong, E.I.T.
Doug Evans, F.P.E.
Matthew Godinez, E.I.T.
Jack Collings, F.P.E.
Dan Larsen, C.A.Sp.
Anne Bland
BJ Azarvand
Jeff Hartsuyker
Brian Lee, AIA, C.B.O., C.A.Sp.
Robert Salgado
Richard Arglen, C.B.O.
Quang Nguyen
Steve Perkins, C.B.O., C.A.Sp.
Dennis Moss
Rick Curtze
William Betts
Robert Scott
Inspectors
Sergio Pereira
Bruce Lorenzana
Joe Harris
Permit Technicians/
George Lockfort
Administrative Staff
Nancy Martinez
Debbie Galli
David Shields
Nancy Moore
Denise Zuranski
David Bejarano
Bruce Nearman
Danny Duong
Roger Banowetz
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2. Statement of Qualifications
Isam Hasenin, P.E., C.B.O., Chief Operating Officer
Education
Prior to joining Bureau Veritas, Isam served as Director of the Department of
M.S., Civil Engineering
Building Inspection (DBI) in San Francisco, where he won support from the
Mayor, the Board of Supervisors and building industry leaders who joined
B.S., Civil Engineering
him in taking on numerous reform initiatives that made DBI more efficient and
customer -responsive. Prior to that, Isam served as the Chief Building Official
Registrations/Certifications
for the City of San Diego for over 5 years. Isam oversaw the permitting, plan
Registered Professional Engineer:
review and inspection of numerous complex and interesting projects in the
two cities, from the construction of Petco Baseball Ballpark to the expansion
CA, #40755
of the San Diego International airport and convention Center to the many high
rise buildings and other large commercial and residential projects. In addition,
ICC Certified:
he has been a very active participant in the code development process and
Building Official
training. Isam has served on numerous professional committees both in
California and nationally. He served on the California Building Standards
Plans Examiner
Commission for eight years and is currently the Vice Chair of the Board of
Directors of the International Accreditation Services (IAS).
Professional Affiliations
International Code Council (ICC)
Select Project Experience
Structural Engineers Association of
Chief Operating Officer
Northern California (SEAOC)
Code Compliance and Public Works Services
Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
American Society of Civil Engineers
Manages a division with revenues exceeding $50 million and a staff of over
(ASCE)
400 and offices throughout the U.S. Division provides local jurisdictions
and agencies a comprehensive range of code compliance and engineering
Past Vice -Chair of the California
consulting services ranging from project management and construction
Building Standards Commission
management of public works projects, civil engineering design of storm and
sanitary sewer systems, water utilities and roadways, and building department
Vice -Chair of the Division of the
operations including plan review, inspection and permit processing services.
State Architect Access Advisory
Division provides code compliance services to building departments in over
200 cities and agencies throughout the country as well as a wide range of
Board 1995 - 2000
public works services. In addition, Division is an approved Certifying Body
(CB) by the USGBC to provide LEED plan review.
Vice Chair of the International
Accreditation Services (IAS)
Director/Chief Building Official
Department of Building Inspection
Total Years of Experience
City and County of San Francisco, CA
30+
Managed the Department of Building Inspection with a staff of over 300 and
an operating budget exceeding $50 million. Responsible for the plan review
and inspection process and code enforcement program for the city. As the
Chief Building Official, led the adoption and local amendment process of the
City's construction codes in compliance with state law, set technical policies
and procedures for the application and enforcement of the City's codes,
authored code interpretations and reviewed and acted upon numerous
submitted requests for modifications or approvals of alternate materials and
methods to prescriptive code requirements.
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2. Statement of Qualifications
Trang Q. Huynh, P.E., C.B.O., Regional Manager of Southern California
Education
Trang is a licensed professional engineer and ICC certified building official
Master of Business Administration
with over 37 years of experience working in public and private services as
B.S., Civil Engineering
executive director and plan review engineer. He has implemented excellent
public service programs and gained exceptional understanding of the
Certificate of Completion -
building and safety division, community and economic development, public
Leadership for Senior Executives
relations, redevelopment, financial and budget management, employee and
organizational developments, and state and local officials. As a professor
Registrations/Certifications
for Cambridge College in Southern California he has taught graduate and
Registered Professional Engineer:
undergraduate classes in business, finance, and management. Trang has
outstanding public relations, management, and problem solving skills with
CA, #C36627
a proven record of strong and positive working relationships with local and
state elected officials, inter -governmental agencies, business organizations,
ICC Certified:
development community, labor groups, community groups, and residents. He
Building Official
was awarded the "Civil Engineer of the Year' award by the ASCE Chapter of
"Good
San Bernardino and Riverside in 2011. He was also a recipient of the
Government Award" from the BIA Inland Empire Chapter in 2015. Finally,
California Certified Green Building
Trang has an excellent understanding of cultural diversity and knows how
Professional
municipality services can be provided efficiently with an objective from "Good
to Great".
California Licensed Real Estate
Professional
Select Project Experience
Professional Affiliations Building and Safety Services Director
International Code Council (ICC) City of Rancho Cucamonga
American Society of Civil Engineers
(ASME)
California Building Officials (CALBO)
Former Vice -Chair and member
of the City of Highland Planning
Commission
President of the Board of Directors
of the Central Business Center in
Upland
Past President of the Foothill
Chapter of ICC
Member of the national organization
of the American Society of Civil
Engineers.
Past Member of the
Board of Trustees for the West Valley
Mosquito and Vector Control District
representing Rancho Cucamonga
Total Years of Experience
37+
2002 - 2017
As one of the executive team members of the City to direct and coordinate
the work of the Community Development team. Manage all activities and
operations of building and fire plan checks, permits, building and fire
inspections, grading, community improvement, code enforcement, citizen
volunteers for an affluent community of 175,000 people. Prepare and
administer an annual operating budget up to $4,200,000. Supervise up to
40 employees, citizen volunteers and interact with businesses, developers,
designers and residents. An executive member of the City's economic
development team to develop and implement the economic development
strategy plans. Work with other departments to manage the City's annual
capital building and improvement projects. Possess excellent knowledge and
understanding of managing municipal services from business improvements
and economic developments to public safety. Have outstanding public
relations, management and problem solving skills. Have a proven record
of strong and positive working relationship with local and State elected
officials, inter -governmental agencies, business organizations, development
community, labor groups, community groups and residents. Have an
excellent understanding of cultural diversity and know how municipality
services can be provided efficiently with an objective from "Good to Great".
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In an environmentally conscious effort, we have condensed our building and safety team members'
resumes into the below summaries. These summaries outline the responsibilities and capacities of our
experienced and qualified project personnel. Full resumes for each individual are available at the City's
request.
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Education
B.S., Engineering
Experience
32+ years
Licenses / Certifications
Registered Structural Engineer: CA,
Tom Harris, S.E.
Principal and Lead Manager
#S3803
of California Code Check,
Registered Professional Engineer: CA,
Structural Engineer
#C40748
Michael Hill, S.E.
M.S., Civil and
20+ years
Registered Professional Engineer: CA,
Structural Plan Review
Structural Engineering
#66303
Engineer
Registered Structural Engineer: CA, #5992
ICC Certified: Building Plans Examiner
Moe Heivand, P.E.
B.S., Civil Engineering
35+ years
Registered Professional Engineer: CA, #
Senior Plan Review
38227
Engineer
ICC Certified: Building Plans Examiner
Syed Aleem, P.E.
M.S., Civil / Structural
35+ years
Registered Professional Engineer: CA,
Senior Plan Review
Engineering
#34272
Engineer
ICC Certified: Building Plans Examiner
Boniface Simbwa, P.E.
M.S., Civil Engineering
25+ years
Registered Professional Engineer: CA,
Senior Plan Review
#49713
Engineer
ICC Certified: Building Plans Examiner
Ali Soheili, P.E.
B.S., Mechanical
25+ years
Registered Mechanical Engineer: CA,
Mechanical Plan Review
Engineering
#29229
Engineer
Amir Amiri, P.E.
B.S., Electrical and
15+ years
Registered Professional Engineer: CA,
Electrical Plan Review
Electronics Engineering
#20918
Engineer
Cristian Son, P.E.
M.S., Electrical
20+ years
Registered Electrical Engineer: CA, #16910
Electrical Plan Review
Engineering
Engineer
Minor in Electro-
Mechanical Applications
Tung Le, P.E.
B.S., Civil Engineering
11+ years
Registered Professional Engineer: CA,
Plan Review Engineer
#79720
ICC Certified: Building Plans Examiner
William Teachworth, P.E.
B.S., Civil Engineering
30+ years
Registered Professional Engineer:
Plan Review Engineer
Civil Engineer, CA, No. 37293
ICC Certified: Plans Examiner
Robert Chang, P.E., C.B.O.
M.S., Civil Engineering
29+ years
Registered Professional Engineer: CA,
Plan Review Engineer
#32884
ICC Certified: Building Official, Building
Plans Examiner
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Name
Education
Experience
Licenses / Certifications
Joseph Chouinard, P.E.
B.S., Civil Engineering
30+ years of
Registered Professional Engineer: CA,
Senior Plan Check Engineer
experience
#C58865; VT, #5708
State of CA - Qualified SWPP Developer/
Practitioner (QSD/QSP) #00520
Joe Chao, P.E.
M.S. Structural
9+ years of
Registered Professional Engineer: CA,
Senior Plan Check Engineer
Engineering
experience
#85679
B.S., Civil Engineering
M.S., Civil Engineering
ICC Certified: Building Plans Examiner
William Bixby, P.E.
30+ years of
Registered Professional Engineer: CA,
Civil Plan Review Engineer
B.S., Geotechnical
experience
#48819
Engineering
Monte Bowers, P.E.
B.S., Civil Engineering
Registered Professional Engineer: CA,
35+ years of
Civil Plan Review Engineer
experience
#26493
Registered Professional Engineer: CA,
John Che, P.E., Q.S.D./ B.S., Civil Engineering
21+ years of
Q.S.P.
Civil Plan Review Engineer
experience
#51393
CASQA Certified: QSD and QSP #24550
Registered Professional Engineer: CA,
Steven Beswick, P.E.
B.S., Civil Engineering
36+ years of
Civil Plan Review Engineer
Resident Engineers
experience
#41786
Academy
Caltrans Resident Engineer
B.S., Civil Engineering
36+ years of
Registered Professional Engineer: CA,
Joe Aroyo, P.E.
Civil Plan Review Engineer
Certificate in
experience
#36086
Engineering
Management for Public
Works
Scott Martini, P.E.
B.S., Civil Engineering
11+ years
Registered Professional Engineer: CA,
Senior Plan Check Engineer
#C74993
ICC Certified: Building Plans Examiner
Neil Tuong, E.I.T.
B.S., Civil Engineering
18+ years
ICC Certified: Building Plans Examiner
Plans Examiner
California Engineer in Training
Matthew Godinez, E.I.T.
B.S., Civil Engineering
1+ years
California Engineer In Training
Plans Examiner
Dan Larsen, C.A.Sp.
A.S., Engineering and
30+ years
ICC Certified: Accessibility Inspector/Plans
Plans Examiner
Math
Examiner, Building Inspector, Building Plans
Examiner, DSA Certified Access Specialist
#CASp-012
BJ Azarvand
B.A., Architecture
16+ years
ICC Certified: Building Plans Examiner
Plans Examiner
Brian Lee, AIA, C.B.O.,
B.S., Urban Planning
25+ years
California Architects Board (CAB)
C.A.Sp.
Registered Architect: CA, #32739
Plans Examiner
Division of the State Architect
(DSA): # 182 Certified Access Specialist
(C.A.Sp.)
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Name
Education
Experience
Licenses / Certification=
'Richard Arglen, C.B.O.
32+ years
ICC Certified: Building Inspector, Building
Senior Building Plans
Plans Examiner, Certified Building Official,
Examiner
Combination Inspector - Legacy, Electrical
Inspector, Mechanical Inspector UMC,
Plumbing Inspector UPC
Steve Perkins, C.B.O.,
39+ years
DSA C.A.Sp. Professional #124
C.A.Sp.
LEED Accredited Professional
Senior Building Plan
ICC Certified: Certified Building Official,
Checker and Inspector
Building Plans Examiner, Building Inspector,
Fire Inspector II
Rick Curtze, C.B.O.
28+ years
ICC Certified: Certified Building Official,
Senior Plans Examiner and
Building Plans Examiner, Building Plans
Building Inspector
Examiner CBC, Building Inspector, Building
Inspector CBC, Fire Inspector II
Bruce Lorenzana, C.B.I.
A.S., Building Inspection
16+ years
ICC Certified: Building Inspector,
Inspector
A.S., Construction
Mechanical Inspector UMC, Plumbing
Management
Inspector UPC
OES Safety Assessment Program Evaluator
AED/CPR Basic First Aid and Fire Safety
Training
Joe Harris
A.S., Construction
30+ years
ICC Certified: Building Inspector
Inspector
Technology
George Lockfort
30+ years
ICC Certified: Building Inspector,
Inspector
Building Plans Examiner, Combination
Dwelling Inspector, Mechanical Inspector,
Mechanical Inspector UMC, Plumbing
Inspector, Plumbing Inspector UPC,
Prestressed Concrete Special, Inspector -
Legacy, Reinforced Concrete Special
Inspector -Legacy, Residential Combination
Inspector, Structural Masonry Special
Inspector, Structural Steel & Welding
Special Inspector
Nancy Martinez
B.A., Geography
30+ years
ICC Certified: Building Inspector, Electrical
Inspector
Inspector, Residential Combination Inspector
David Shields
32+ years
HERS Title 24 Testing 2002
Inspector
Concrete Testing Technician Grade 1
ICC Certified: Building Inspector
Denise Zuranski
30+ years
ICC Certified: Electrical Inspector,
Inspector
Combination Dwelling Inspector, Light
Commercial Combination Inspector
California Apprentice Council
Certified: Building/Fire Prevention Inspector
Bruce Nearman
20+ years
ICC Certified: Building Inspector
Inspector
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Name
Education
Experience
Licenses / Certifications
Roger Banowetz
42+ years
ICC Certified: Building Inspector
Inspector
County of Los Angeles Certified Food
Handler, 1999
Doug Evans, F.P.E.
B.S., Fire Protection
22+ years
Registered Fire Protection Engineer: CA,
Fire Plan Review Engineer
Engineering
#1264
Jack Collings, F.P.E.
B.S., Mechanical
30+ years
Registered Fire Protection Engineer: CA,
Fire Protection Engineer
Engineering
#1545
NFPA Certified Plans Examiner and
Inspector
Anne Bland
33+ years
Certified Fire Code Inspector
Fire Plans Examiner and
CA State Fire Prevention Officer I, II & III
Inspector
Fire Investigation 1A
Hazardous Materials Technician
PC 832 — Firearms and Arrest Procedures
Jeff Hartsuyker
30+ years
Fire Investigator I
Fire Plans Examiner and
HazMat I.C.
Inspector
Fire Prevention Officer I, II, III
I.C.S.100, 220,300
Fire Fighter I
Volunteer Fire Fighter I
Robert Salgado
28+ years
ICC Certified: Fire Plans Examiner, Fire
Fire Plans Examiner and
Inspector II, Fire Inspector I, Building
Inspector
Inspector
Uniform Fire Code Inspector
NFPA Certified: Fire Inspector I & II
Fire Plan Examiner
Company Officer Fire Code Inspector
Fire and Life Safety - DSA Plan Review
Academy
Quang Nguyen
B.S., Genetics and Cell
7+ years
NFPA Certified: Fire Inspector I
Fire Inspector
Biology
ICC Certified: Fire Inspector I
State Fire Marshal Certified: Fire Prevention
Officer, CSTI Certified: First Responder
Operations Decon, Industry Technician and
Hazardous, Materials Technician
Dennis Moss
B.A., French
29+ years
Fire Prevention Specialist
Fire Plans Examiner and
National Fire Academy
Fire Prevention Specialist II
Inspector
Certification
Fire Arson Investigation
Code Management
Fire Prevention Officer
Chemistry of Hazardous Materials
Plan Review for Inspectors
ICC Certified: Fire Inspector I, Fire
Inspector II, Fire Plans Examiner
William Betts
B.S., Anthropology
12+ years
Fire Prevention Officer, California
Fire Inspector
State Fire Marshal
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Name
Education
Experience
Licenses / Certifications
Robert Scott
B.S., Occupational
35+ years
ICC Certified: Fire Inspector 11, Building
Fire Plans Examiner and
Studies
Inspector, Building Plans Examiner
Inspector
CA. - CFSTES Certified: Plans Examiner,
Fire Protection
Specialist, and Public Education Officer
Firefighter I, II and Fire Officer,
Fire Instructor-1
Certified Instructor in Fire
Prevention 1Athru 2C & Public Education
Certified Fire Investigator I & II
California POST Course: Certified
P.C. - 832
Certified Fire Investigator #556
Certified Fire & Explosion
Investigator
Sergio Pereira
B.S., Fire Science
30+ years
Partial List of Trainings
Fire Plans Examiner and
National Fire Academy
Automatic Fire Alarm Association: Fire
Inspector
California State Fire
Alarm Testing and Inspections, Fire Alarm
Academy
Seminar
Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association: Plan
Review
California Building Officials: 2006 IBC
California State Fire Marshal: First
Responder Management Terrorism, Fire
Prevention 1, Fire Prevention 1A, 1 B, 1 C,
Fire Management, Fire Command 1A & B.
Fire Instructor 1A, 1B, 1C, Pyrotechnics
and Special Effects, Hydraulics for
Fire Sprinklers, International Hi -Rise
Conference, Ethics Training
National Fire Academy: Management of
Fire Prevention Programs, Fire Prevention
Specialist One, Fire Prevention Specialist
Two, Plans Review for Inspectors,
Interpersonal Dynamics in Fire Service
Organization, Code Management: A System
Approach, Evaluating Performance Based
on Designs, Fire Service Communication
National Fire Sprinkler Association:
Advanced Sprinkler Protection for Storage
Occupancies, Hydraulics for Fire Protection,
Pumps for Fire Protection, Underground
Piping for Fire Protection, Plan Review and
Inspection, Sprinkler Design Residential to
High Riser
Debbie Galli
B.S., Fire Protection
20+ years
Permit Technician
Engineering
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Name
Education
Experience
Licenses / Certifications
Nancy Moore
16+ years
Senior Administrative
Assistant
David Bejarano
B.A., Administration with
1+ years
Administrative Assistant
Sports and Marketing
Concentration
Danny Duong
A.A., Business
17+ years
Administrative Assistant
Administration
A.A., Liberal Arts
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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
For more than 40 years, BVNA has provided comprehensive municipal consulting services, including
engineering, plan review, inspection, and other building department services, throughout California and the
western United States. The most important selection criteria for clients that choose BVNA is expertise and
our greatest asset is our reputation. That reputation comes from the best experts in the industry, all acting
with the utmost integrity and ethics.
Below is a list of select California -based clients where BVNA is providing similar services, most of which
are current clients. We provide plan review and inspection services for thousands of client projects each
year. Per the City's request, we are happy to provide further information and project listings regarding our
partnership with the below public agencies.
City of Agoura Hills
City of San Pablo
City of Atascadero
City of Sacramento
City of Arroyo Grande
City & County of San Bernardino
City of Blythe
City & County of San Luis Obispo
Butte County
City & County of Santa Barbera
California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City of Santa Clara
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
City of Santa Clarita
California State University System
City of Santa Maria
City of Burlingame
City of Santa Monica
City of Carlsbad
City of Santa Paula
City of Chico
City of Simi Valley
City of Chula Vista
City of Soledad
City of Colfax
City of Solvang
City of Desert Hot Springs
City of South Gate
City of Costa Mesa
City of Susanville
City of Dixon
City of Stockton
City of Eureka
City of Thousand Oaks
City of Fairfield
City of Torrance
City of Eureka
City of Turklock
City of Fairfield
City of Vallejo
City of Fillmore
City of West Hollywood
City of Glendale
City of West Sacramento
City of Hesperia
City of Williams
City of Huntington Beach
City of Winters
City of Irvine
City of Yuba City
City of Isleton
Cosumnes Fire Department
City of Lancaster
County of Calaveras
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Select California Clients
City of Lincoln County of Imperial
City of Lompoc
County of Kings
City of Long Beach
County of Los Angeles
City of Malibu
County Of Los Angeles Fire Department
City of Manteca
County of Monterey
City of Marina
County of Riverside
City of Menifee
County of San Diego
City of Merced
County of Shasta
City of Modesto
County of Orange (Orange Public Works)
City of Moreno Valley
County & City of Ventura
City of Morro Bay
County of Stanislaus
City of Napa
County of Tuolumne
City of Newark
County of Yolo
City of Norco
Escondido Fire Department
City of Oceanside
Lake County
City of Ojai
Placer County
City of Orange
San Diego Gas & Electric Company
City of Orland
San Diego State University
City of Oxnard
San Francisco State University
City of Palm Desert
San Jose State University
City of Paso Robles
Shingle Springs and of Miwok Indians
City of Pico Rivera
San Francisco State University
City of Pismo Beach
San Jose State University
City of Port Hueneme
Shingle Springs and of Miwok Indians
City of Pleasant Hill
Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians
City of Rancho Cordova
Town of Loomis
City of Rocklin
United Auburn Indian Community
City of San Jose
University Of California, Davis
In addition to the above California client list, we have highlighted below a selection of clients that we
perform plan review and/or inspection services for, as well as our reference contacts for each of them.
Please note that between our environmentally conscious efforts and the sheer volume of projects, we do
not include a comprehensive project list for each of these clients. Per the City's request, we will provide
the client's full project listing. All are current clients who we have provided services for within the past five
years.
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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Building/Fire Plan Review and Inspection Services
REFERENCE: Moises Eskenzai, Senior Plans Examiner
10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 1
P: 909.477.2710 ext. 4209 / E: moises.eskenazi@cityofrc.org
DATES OF SERVICE: 2014 - Present
ANNUAL QUANTITIES: 2017: 150+ projects reviewed; 2016: 100+ projects reviewed; RANCHO
2016: 100+ projects reviewed CUCAMONGA
DESCRIPTION: BVNA was selected to provide building/fire plan review and inspection
services for the City of Rancho Cucamonga on an as -needed basis. Projects include single family
residential, multi family residential, commercial tenant improvements, new commercial, additions, and
others.
CITY OF ANAHEIM
Building Inspection, Plan Review, and Permit Processing Services
REFERENCE: Alberto Paiva, P.E., CBO., Plan Check Supervisor
Anaheim Planning Department, Building Division --- -
200 S. Anaheim Boulevard, #145, Anaheim, CA 92805
P: 714.765.5153 ext. 5720 / E: apaiva@anaheim.net
DATES OF SERVICE: 2015 - Present
ANNUAL QUANTITIES: 2017: 300+ projects reviewed (includes in-house); 2016: 580+ projects reviewed;
2015: 300+ projects reviewed
DESCRIPTION: BVNA was selected to provide building inspection, plan check and permit processing
services to the Planning Department of the City of Anaheim for development projects on an as
needed basis. Projects include single and multi family residential, new commercial, commercial tenant
improvement, and other building projects. Additionally, our team provides in house plan review and
inspection services utilizing licensed engineers, ICC certified plans examiners, and ICC certified inspectors.
Projects include:
Westin Hotel
The Anabella Hotel near the Convention Center was torn down to make way for the new Westin. The
hotel is designed to meet AAA's requirements for a four diamond rating, making it the only luxury hotel
apart from Disneyland Hotel and Disney's Grand California Hotel in Anaheim. The new Westin features
613 rooms including 101 suites, three restaurants, a pool, roof -top lounge, and 11 meetings rooms.
The total square footage is approximately 42,000.
JW Marriott
Our team reviewed a new 12-story hotel with two levels of subterranean parking. The project is
estimated to cost $150 million. The hotel has have 466 guest rooms as well as meeting space for
groups.
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CITY OF CORONA
Building Plan Review and Inspection Services
REFERENCE: Chris Milosevic, Building Official
400 S. Vicentia Ave., Corona, CA 92882
P: 951.736.2250 / E: chris.milosevic@ci.cornona.ca.us
DATES OF SERVICE: 2010 - Present
ANNUAL QUANTITIES: 2017: 500+ projects reviewed; 2016: 900+ projects
reviewed; 2015: 500+ projects reviewed
DESCRIPTION: BVNA is currently providing building plan check, building inspection, and counter
technician services for residential and commercial properties. We also provide on -site extension of staff as
necessary, including a registered civil engineer to assist with an immediate need for building plan check.
BVNA assists the City in providing plan review services for small residential solar energy projects. Our team
utilizes a web -based system to take in projects electronically. Plans are then reviewed within 24 hours and
comments are returned to the applicants. This system assists the City in meeting the requirements of AB
2188 for fast turnaround of these small solar energy projects. Projects include:
Main Street Metro Urban Development
BVNA provides building plan review services for this new development in the City of Corona. This is
a new mixed -use development that will bring 464 new one and two bedroom apartments, 77,000 sf
of retail and restaurants, 683-1,280sf homes, two pools and spas, a dog park, and a sky deck with
barbecue and bar area. Additionally, our team reviewed parking structures A, B, and C for this project.
Parking structure A is a five tier open parking garage spanning 112,740 square feet. Parking structure
B is a four tier open parking garage consisting of 109,543 square feet of parking space and 8,997
square feet of assembly use on the top. Parking structure C is a five tier parking garage that includes
169,714 square feet of parking space.
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REFERENCE: Jan Bear, Building Official
633 E. Brodaway #101, Glendale, CA 91206
P: 818.548.3200 / E: jbear@ci.glendale.ca.us
DATES OF SERVICE: 2014 - Present
ANNUAL QUANTITIES: Data unavailable
DESCRIPTION: California Code Check (CCC), a Bureau Veritas Company, provides off -site plan review
and on -site inspection services for the City of Glendale. Projects include:
Americana at Brand
CCC provided both plan review and inspection services for the Americana at Brand, a substantial
project that consisted of new construction of a mixed -use shopping center. The shopping center and
residential complex include a 5-story apartment building (175,165 square feet), 2-story multiplex
theater (83,340 square feet) and 2-story retain building (84,881 square feet), with subterranean
parking (74,360 square feet). The types of construction were: Type I -A, Type II -A, Type II-B, and Type
II-S.
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ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
Building and Civil Engineering, Plan Review and
Inspection Services
O R A N G E C O U N T Y
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REFERENCE: Hadi Tabatabaee, Building Official
300 North Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA 92703
P: 714.667.8843 / E: hadi.tabatabaee@ocpw.ocgov.com
DATES OF SERVICE: 2012 - Present
ANNUAL QUANTITIES: Data unavailable; All homes under "The Ranch" project (6,000 buildable acres)
DESCRIPTION: BVNA has provided building and civil engineering, plan review and inspection services for
the County of Orange (Orange County Public Works) since 2012. Select projects include:
Rancho Mission Viejo (The Ranch) Development Plan Check
Bureau Veritas is currently providing plan check and map check review of various projects and backbone
infrastructure associated with Planning Area 1 of the Ranch Plan. The 23,000-acre development is
composed of 6,000 buildable acres. Bureau Veritas staff review tentative maps, site development plans,
rough grading and precise grading plans, Runoff Management Plans, hydrology and hydraulic studies,
Water Quality Management Plans, revetment plans, storm drain plans, and street improvement plans,
checking for conformance to the County of Orange standards and regulations, easements and right-of-
way requirements and for conformance to the conditions of approval.
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REFERENCE: Marco Vela, Senior Plans Examiner and Building Inspector �-
65950 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
P: 760.329.6411 ext. 252
DATES OF SERVICE: 2008 - Present t
ANNUAL QUANTITIES: 2017: 26 projects reviewed; 2016: 24 projects reviewed;
2015: 14 projects reviewed
DESCRIPTION: California Code Check (CCC), a Bureau Veritas Company, provides plan review and
inspection services for the City of Desert Hot Springs. Projects include track homes, a social services
building, and community facilities.
ADDITIONAL LOCAL DESERT CLIENTS
City of Palm Desert
CCC provided plan review and inspection services for the City from 2013 to 2014. Projects primarily
included review and inspection of track homes.
First Solar Electric, LLC
BVNA was selected to perform Electrical Deputy Inspector -Blocks 2-3 for the McCoy Solar Plant project
located in Riverside County. The McCoy Solar Plant project required electrical inspections, to be performed
by inspectors approved by Riverside County (Special Inspector Qualification Application) to satisfy the
(Conditional Use Permit) CUP conditions of approval, as requirement by the County of Riverside. The
McCoy Solar Energy Project is a 750 MW solar power station using photovoltaics planned for Riverside
County. California. BVNA worked on this project between 2015 and 2017. Our BVNA team provided all
requested labor, equipment and materials to provide construction inspection for the electrical improvements
on -site as required by the County of Riverside Building and Safety Department for Deputy Inspectors.
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3. UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH
BUILDING DEPARTMENT PLAN REVIEW
BVNA personnel have performed and managed plan review for literally thousands of projects. Project types
include high-rise hotels and office buildings, institutional occupancies such as jails, shipping facilities, room
additions, single-family tract and custom homes, tilt -up shells, tenant improvements, and infrastructure
(roads, wet and dry utilities, etc.). Our staff has considerable review experience of virtually any structure
requiring permits, plan reviews, and inspections. With such a large and licensed plan review staff, we are
able to manage numerous and complex projects simultaneously. We are able to provide discipline -specific
plan reviews (e.g., structural, mechanical/plumbing, electrical, fire, access, street, drainage, map, civil
infrastructure, etc.).
We are the largest plan review firm in the United States,
providing full service code consulting and plan review services.
Our team provides plan reviews for compliance with a variety
of codes, including the California Building, Plumbing, Electrical,
Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Energy Conservation, Fire and the
National Electric Codes as adopted by the City. We have specific
experience working through a variety of challenges including,
but not limited to, infill commercial development, adaptive reuse
and change of occupancies of existing buildings, retrofit of un-
reinforced masonry or soft -story buildings, large commercial
shopping centers and mixed -use multi -family developments, live -
work projects and high tech, research and development facilities.
We are able to offer the following plan review services to the City of La Quinta:
Architectural, fire and life safety plans
examination
Structural plans examination
Energy code plans examination
Accessibility requirements including:
• Barrier free plans examination
requirements
Disabled access
C.A.Sp.
• ADA
Mechanical, plumbing and electrical code
plans examination
Review and approval of alternative
materials, alternative design and methods of
construction
• Fire plan review including:
• Fire sprinkler
• Fire alarm
• Smoke detection and dampers
Underground
Civil plans examination including:
• Grading and drainage
• NPDES/SWPPP
• Development
Infrastructure
Water and wastewater
Sewer
Green building and LEED consulting
including:
LEED submittal consultation
Green building consulting including
CALGreen
• ENERGY STAR verification
• Energy efficiency audits
• Chain of Custody (COC) certification
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Plan Review Turnaround Times
At your request, BVNA can provide plan review activities on a fast -track basis. Turnaround times for each
submittal will relate to the size and nature of the project and its impact on the construction schedule. To reduce
turnaround times for plan review, we can use electronic submittals, phased submittals, conference calling, and
videoconferencing.
BVNA has built long-term partnerships with agencies. We understand that accuracy, efficiency, and integrity
in all aspects of professional services are required. Testimony to our professional excellence is the fact that
we have provided services to many of our municipal clients since their incorporation. Because of our large
pool of accessible resources we are able to assemble experienced personnel in order to help with project
schedule recovery when necessary. Our team will maintain efficient turnaround times on all reviews as a key
measurement of our performance for our plan review services. The following schedule is representative of the
review times associated with the type of construction you can anticipate.
Typical turnaround times for building plan
review are as follows:
Initial Check
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Recheck
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5
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Commercial TI
Residential addition and/or accessory building
7
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New Residential
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New Commercial
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5
5
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Complex, large, or unusual project
*Tumamund times for unusually con iplex or large projects can be negotiated
BVNA will also accommodate preliminary reviews to facilitate fast tracked or accelerated projects. This will
aid with timely turnaround and create good public relations. If applicants include designs that do not conform
to the prescriptive requirements of the codes, the City's designee will have final approval over the plan being
reviewed. Our staff will make recommendations for the resolution if requested. We are also available to meet
with agency staff or others as needed to discuss our findings.
Electronic Plan Review
BVNA provides an alternative solution to traditional plan checking. By utilizing Adobe Acrobat, our plan
reviewers can quickly and accurately review plans for compliance with applicable codes. Plans are submitted
as PDF files via a secure and confidential FTP site. These plans are then reviewed by our staff who are able
to place comments and redlines directly on the plans, corresponding to areas needing revisions. Redlined
plans with comments are then forwarded to, or placed on the secure FTP site for the designers, engineers,
and architects. The City also has access to the FTP site. Plans can then be revised and resubmitted via the
same method described. If all items were resolved, hard copy plans are sent to BVNA for approval stamps
and signatures. These stamped and signed approved drawings are sent to the jurisdiction for permitting.
Electronic plan submittal and commenting allows for economical movement of plans and quick turnaround,
eliminating shipping time and costs. Using Adobe Acrobat software, electronic plans with comments can be
viewed and discussed with tenant, designer, and plans examiner as needed to resolve issues quickly and
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efficiently. We have successfully used a digital solution to plan reviewing for over 60 federal, state, and local
agencies. Specifically, this program was used to provide expedite review of the tenant improvements for the
Westfield Galleria at Roseville, who needed nearly 250,000 square feet of damaged space to be renovated
with limited time.
Third Party Plan Review and Inspection - Optional
Supplementing the development community to provide exceptional customer service and expertise
Rapid development can be overwhelming to building departments and can cause schedule delays for
developers, contractors, and design -build teams. Although public agencies are dedicated to providing a
high level of customer service while ensuring the integrity of design and construction, their staff becomes
overloaded and unable to keep the development moving forward efficiently.
Third party plan review and inspection enables BVNA to supplement the local authority having jurisdiction
on a project -by -project basis, at the applicant's expense. This is an optional method to accomplish the plan
review for applicants that desire preliminary plan reviews or have expediting needs due to project time
constraints. This method allows the designer to work with plan review staff early in the design process to
avoid code problems that could lead to extensive redesign of completed plans. It also allows the permit
applicant to pay for review services directly to BVNA, independent of the normal City plan review fee. With
approval of the building official, our team can provide third -party plan reviews/inspections by allowing an
applicant to provide payment directly to BVNA for our plan review fee or inspection costs.
This program is utilized by many public agencies, developers, contractors, and project management firms
to help promote economic development, keep projects on track, expedite projects, etc. BVNA teams with
cities, counties, developers, contractors, project managers, design -build teams, and other members of the
development community to provide a high level of customer service, experience, and technical expertise.
We have provided third party plan review and inspection services for thousands of projects throughout the
United States.
What are the key benefits?
• Demand -driven resources encourage development - Third party programs provide efficient performance
standards and turnaround times, thus promoting economic development and not delaying it.
• Tailored solutions - Based on each client's specific needs and challenges, BVNA has the ability and
wide range of resources to provide full or partial third party plan review and inspection support to verify
conformity to the requirements of the regulatory codes adopted in the agency having jurisdiction.
• Increased customer service levels - Third party programs result in quicker turnaround times, availability
of experts for consulting and to answer questions, and more thorough and consistent inspections.
Why Choose Bureau Veritas?
• Knowledge and Expertise - Certified by the International Code Council and licensed by applicable state
agencies, BVNA plans examiners and engineers are proficient in the application of design and testing
standards and have participated in the development of design standards on many different levels. BVNA
inspection staff is also certified by the International Code Council and many are multi -disciplined. Having
a multi -disciplined inspector ensures consistent inspections by the same inspector for all trades. Multi -
disciplined inspectors also provide the construction teams with a single point of contact throughout the
duration of the project.
• Reputation - BVNA has become the leader in construction code compliance services throughout the
United States. The growth of BVNA's construction code compliance division is the result of repeat clients
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and client referrals.
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LEED Consulting/Review
BVNA is at the forefront of the green building movement, and by implementing green building solutions,
we help reduce energy consumption, maintenance and capital costs, environmental impact, and increase
occupant comfort and health.
• Expertise in assisting municipal clients in green building ordinance implementation
Provided approximately 1,000 LEED reviews for the USGBC
• Building services
• LEED submittal and Green building consultation
CALGreen code compliance
• ENERGY STAR verification
• Energy efficiency audits
Chain of Custody (COC) certification
Project Approach
Architectural Review
BVNA blends the knowledge of local conditions with a large pool of California licensed or certified building
safety experts equipped to handle all building department needs. We are able to tailor our solutions specific
to the as a result of having provided plan review, inspection services, specialty reviews and municipal
administrative support for over 35 years.
Structural Review
BVNA is uniquely qualified and experienced in structural review and inspection. We have plan review and
inspection personnel that have specialized experience with multi family residential, hotels, resorts, retail,
commercial, industrial, high-tech facilities, etc. We have several experienced structural engineers on staff
who are immediately available to tackle the City of La Quinta's most complex projects. We can provide a
complete structural review of design drawings, details and calculations for both vertical loads and lateral
seismic and wind forces, in accordance with the California Building Code structural provisions. Our plan
check staff is extremely knowledgeable with the revised structural lateral requirements of this code.
Mechanical Review
The California Building Code is supported by ancillary codes such as the California Mechanical Code and
any others specifically designated and adopted by the City of La Quinta. Our staff includes licensed and
certified mechanical engineers and inspectors who have the knowledge, training and experience necessary
to review plans for compliance with these codes. Our staff, who are available immediately to the City, have
reviewed heating, cooling, distribution and return air systems, hoods and product conveyance system plans
for a variety of projects including single family residential, multi family residential, custom homes, resorts,
and hotels.
Plumbing Review
The California Building Code is supported by ancillary codes such as the California Plumbing Code and any
others specifically designated and adopted by the City of La Quinta. Our staff has the knowledge, training
and experience necessary to review plans and inspect construction for compliance with these codes. We
have licensed and certified mechanical engineers on staff to assist with plumbing reviews when needed.
Our staff, have reviewed fuel gas, medical gas, potable and non -potable water piping and waste piping
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systems, and rainwater system plans for single family residential, multi family residential, custom homes,
resorts, and hotels.
Electrical Review
Electrical review and inspection to verify energy compliance is included in all projects in accordance with
mandates from the applicable energy standards for non-residential construction. We have licensed and
certified electrical engineers and inspectors with extensive plan review and inspection experience that have
reviewed service installation, transformers, emergency power, panel distribution, single line diagrams, power
and lighting system plans for single family residential, multi family residential, custom homes, resorts, and
hotels.
Disabled Access Review
BVNA has extensive experience and capability that will enable our staff to provide complete plan review and
inspection utilizing individuals who posses C.A.Sp. certification. We have C.A.Sp. certified individuals who are
able to respond to the needs of the City of La Quinta quickly. We currently provide C.A.Sp. certified individuals
to jurisdictions in California to meet the requirements of SIB 1608. Additionally, we have provided accessibility
reviews and inspections of projects in the region.
Fire Plan Review
Our staff will consult closely with the Fire Chief/Fire Marshal or their designated representative on any areas
of the code requiring a unique interpretation or where alternate methods are being proposed and considered.
BVNA reviews plans of fire suppression systems for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and
amendments, including CFC, CBC, the adopted National Fire Protection Standards, the California Health &
Safety Codes, CSFM, and U.L. Our vast experience includes written comments and verbal communication
with applicants to better understand requirements and provide direction for compliance, as well as close
communication with fire departments to clarify policies, code interpretations, plan review status, and
procedures. All personnel assigned to your project will have available the necessary materials, resources and
training to conduct plan reviews, including copies of applicable local amendments, policies, procedures and
forms.
Green Building Review
We have plan review engineers, plans examiners, and inspectors who are well versed and experienced
with energy code compliance. Our staff has been involved at various levels of energy code development
in California and are certified to review and inspect for energy codes. Our staff has reviewed plans, and
inspected projects, for projects that incorporate new technology, and complex energy code compliance. We
have staff available to the City of La Quinta who are CALGreen Certified.
Project Methodology
Our proposed team familiarizes themselves with the requirements of a public agency before beginning a
review. BVNA has extensive public sector experience, which assures that the public's interests are fully
protected. We believe that technical competence, while expected, is not enough. Experience and careful,
thorough consideration of issues and impacts is needed in addition to the purely technical considerations.
We have devoted a great deal of time and effort over the years to refining our approach and developing
documentation to assist our clients and train our staff in understanding plan review procedures.
BVNA will work to ensure that submittals are properly coordinated and tracked by following an established
internal plan check coordination process in which each plan received for review is entered into our Deltek
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database, processed and returned on time to the client. Our plan tracking procedures are designed to track
each submittal throughout the review process and maintain accurate and comprehensive records for each
submittal. To accomplish this we:
• Screen and log each application to assure that they are routed to all plan reviewers in a timely manner.
• Submittals are reviewed for compliance with all relevant state and City requirements. The log serves as
a tracking device to assure turnaround times and completeness of the review.
Plan reviews will be done in accordance with local, state and federal regulations with which local juris-
dictions are mandated to enforce as well as all codes and ordinances in effect by adoption at the time
of plan review. Preliminary consultations will be provided to the applicant upon request, to assist and
guide them in the design and plans preparation process.
• Information shown on each permit application is verified. Construction valuation is based on information
provided by the City and compared to estimates provided by the applicant.
Provide a thorough architectural and structural review of design drawings and details for compliance
with the California Building Code architectural provisions, including provisions for safety glazing, build-
ing security and noise insulation performance standards, to name a few.
Plan review management.
BVNA assures that corrections are handled as quickly and as clearly as possible. Our goal is to help
the applicant through the plan review process. All corrections are identified based on compliance with
specified codes and regulations.
Generally, corrections are identified in two ways. Notes are made on plans during electronic review or on
hard copy plans if appropriate and a correction sheet is generated detailing what items need to be addressed
before plans can be approved. The City shall approve the development of any customized correction sheets.
Correction sheets for specific projects shall be forwarded to the City along with a cover memo containing at
least the following:
The date(s) plans were received and reviewed by our firm
• The date(s) the applicant was notified of completed plan reviews
The name and telephone number of the applicant
During the plan review process, BVNA is prepared to meet with the applicant or arch itect/engineer, City
employees or consultants at any time. Telephone discussions or meetings at project sites are welcomed to
assure that any plan review issues are handled efficiently. We propose to meet at the offices of the building
and safety division or at a particular project site. Our goal is to issue approved plans as quickly as possible
but in full compliance with laws, codes, ordinances and regulations. Upon completion of the plan review, the
following information package is prepared and logged as a minimum:
Completed plan review documents which include sign -offs
Transmittal letter documenting any conditions associated with issuance of a permit, if any
Marked up plan review documents
Two sets of approved building plans
Backup documents and reports
All documents shall be provided in a format desired by the City.
Transmittal of Plans and Correction Lists
BVNA assumes responsibility for the pickup and return of plans. All plans shall be picked up from the City
offices within 24 hours of notification. Should the volume of work be sufficient, we propose to establish regular
pick up of plans on a consistent basis. We will also utilize shipping courier, at no additional cost to the City.
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Upon completion of each plan review, we will forward a copy of the correction list to the City and the applicant,
by mail. When corrected plans are resubmitted, the previous procedure will be followed or the applicant may
schedule an office visit to go over any corrections in person. When plans are completed they are stamped,
signed and forwarded by BVNA staff. Our transmittal forms are customized for use unique to the City.
C.A.S P.
California's Certified Access Specialist (C.A.Sp.) program is designed to meet the publics need for
experienced, trained, and tested individuals who can render opinions as to the compliance of buildings
and sites with the State codes and regulations, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for accessibility.
BVNA's C.A.Sp. team will provide complete plan review and inspection for jurisdictions and specific
projects. We have C.A.Sp. certified individuals who are able to respond to the needs of the City quickly. We
currently provide C.A.Sp. certified individuals to multiple jurisdictions in California to meet the requirements
of SIB 1608. Additionally, our team includes ICC Certified accessibility plans examiners and inspectors who
routinely conduct accessibility reviews on projects throughout the State including minor restroom upgrades
to significant ADA compliance improvements.
BUILDING INSPECTION--
BVNA can provide inspection services for a single project that presents
unique complexities due to its construction or size, or we can provide _
enough staff to handle all inspection services for an entire jurisdiction.
Our building inspection services can be adjusted to provide a high -" -
level of coordination specifically suited to the design -build concept. I -
Our inspectors are ICC certified and have extensive experience in the
construction trades as well. Fast -track projects may be built into small
phases based on incremental design and fabrication steps. In such cases, our inspection team keeps daily
logs to track corrections and plan review changes. BVNA's inspection teams also provide on -call building
inspection services to cover staff vacation time, peak work loads, specialized inspection activities, and any
other situations that may arise. These activities may include next -day inspections and same -day response to
important or urgent requests.
BVNA will provide the client with ICC certified personnel to provide the following services:
Read and study project specifications, plans, and drawings to become familiar with project prior to
inspection, ensuring that structural or architectural changes have been stamped as approved by ap-
propriate authority and recognizing the need for and requiring plan checks for electrical, plumbing, and
mechanical code requirements.
Perform and document inspections on construction projects to determine that all aspects of the project
such as foundations, building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems conform to the applicable
building codes, zoning ordinances, energy conservation, and disabled access requirements including
known local, city, state, and federal requirements.
Review plans for building construction, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical details prior to making
inspection.
Bring to the attention of the City of La Quinta for approval of certain changes in building, plumbing,
mechanical, electrical, and related work consistent with code and ordinance requirements.
Participate in reviews with fire, health, and other government agency inspectors, as well as owners.
Maintain a record of non -complying items and follow up to resolution of such items.
• Upon request, we will inspect existing buildings for substandard, unsafe conditions.
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3. Understanding and Approach
PUBLIC WORKS
BVNA provides a variety of specific services including health, safety, environmental and public works -
Plan Review Compliance Standards
As an initial step, our professional staff would familiarize themselves with all city, state, and federal
requirements applicable to the project before beginning a review. Requirements for civil infrastructure
originate from multiple sources including statutory requirements, local ordinances and design guidelines,
federal requirements including ADA and NPDES, state requirements including Title 24, and the
requirements of any affected utilities, districts, or agencies.
Civil infrastructure and site plans are reviewed for conformance to the following quality standards:
Greenbook
• Geotechnical Report recommendations
Conditions of Approval of the use permit or Tentative Map
• Municipal Code and local ordinances
• Jurisdiction's design guidelines and standard plans and specifications
ADA and Title 24 accessibility standards
NPDES C.3 requirements when applicable
Environmental mitigation requirements
• Requirements of affected outside agencies and utility districts
Our professional plan reviewers will provide a comprehensive assessment of the conformance of submitted
improvement plans to these quality standards.
Improvement Plan Review Tasks
The following outlines our typical scope of services for the review plans:
Check design for conformity to the approved tentative map and conditions of approval
Evaluate the layout for consistency with the final map
Review grading plans for consistency with the applicable drainage standards and grading ordinance
Erosion and sediment control provisions
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans and RWQCB N.O.I.
Review horizontal and vertical alignment of streets for conformance to the applicable street design
standards, check pavement structural section against geotechnical recommendations
Review storm and sanitary sewer systems and hydrology/hydraulic calculations
Review water distribution system for fire hydrant and valve spacing
Street light spacing, and location for potential conflicts
Review underground utilities for crossing clearances and conflicts
Review for compliance with outside agency requirements
Review quantities, estimates and schedules
Prompt turnaround of quality plan reviews is the hallmark of our service. Ideally, the review process
involves no more than two plan submittals, perhaps three under extraordinary circumstances. To achieve
this, it is important for the plan reviewer to see the "big picture" during the approval process, and to expedite
the review, while assuring adherence to all City standards and requirements.
At the completion of each review, comments noting any deficiencies are prepared for the Applicant. Review
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comments may be distributed by the City staff, or directly to the Applicant by BVNA, depending on the
City's preference. Copies of review letters are always forwarded to the City for its records and files. Our
customary practice is to provide comments in narrative form in a memorandum. We find this method to be
more precise than just marking the submittal alone. Additionally, this method facilitates the transmission and
preservation of comments in electronic format.
Development Review & Entitlement Processing
Accurate, Timely Civil Engineering Plan & Final Map Reviews
Facilitating land development projects requires a strong public -private partnership. Project momentum
must be balanced with engineering, water quality, traffic, public safety, and final map plans that comply with
applicable codes, requirements, and design standards. The various parties need impartial counsel from
registered engineers and land surveyors and quick turnaround review comments in a seamless manner.
Development review and entitlement processing involves working seamlessly with the public agency and
developer in the preliminary planning stages to facilitate development agreements along with the review
of civil engineering plans and maps for conformance with conditions of approval along with local and
other applicable ordinances and standards. All work is performed under the direction of a registered Civil
Engineer or Land Surveyor. BVNA utilizes proven best practices, staff specialists, and comprehensive web -
based tools to provide timely review, responsiveness, and accurate and detailed review comments.
Our Approach
Scope definition
BVNA will meet with the client to define their scope of services, project performance needs and
expectations, turnaround review schedule, communication and work flow process protocol, and key
stakeholder contacts. Setting expectations initially promotes a partnership to create a customized solution
that achieves project goals.
Implementation
Our firm has formulated a Quality Control program that is used to effectively manage the development
review and entitlement processing workflow. Through our CARE (Coordinator, Analyst, Reviewer, Expert)
Program, our team of professionals ensures thorough, accurate, and consistent services.
Communication
Our staff utilizes a series of proven technologies to streamline service delivery, enhance communication,
and promote transparency. We utilize a comprehensive, web -based project management system that
delivers secure access 24/7 to project data, generates e-mail updates, and digitizes the entire plan review,
map review, and inspection process. We also use electronic plan review, where reviews and comments are
accessible in real time via the web. These tools encourage collaboration, enhance expedited requests, save
money and time, reduce waste and storage space, build consensus, and promote project transparency.
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January 12, 2018
City of La Quinta
RFP On -Call Building Plan Review and Inspection Services
Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. (BVNA) acknowledges our review of the sample Agreement
for Contract Services provided as an RFP attachment. We are willing and able to enter into an
Agreement for Contract Services with the City of La Quinta. We understand it is our
responsibility to meet insurance requirements.
We do not have any requested changes to the attached Agreement.
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NON -COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT FORM
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the party making the foregoing proposal, that the proposal is not made in the interest
of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association,
organization, or corporation; that the proposal is genuine and not collusive or sham; that
the proposer has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other proposer to put
in a false or sham proposal, and has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired,
connived, or agreed with any proposer or anyone else to put in a sham proposal, or that
anyone shall refrain from proposing; that the proposer has not in any manner, directly or
indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the
proposal price of the proposer or any other proposer, or to fix any overhead, profit, or
cost element of the proposal price, or of that of any other proposer, or to secure any
advantage against the public body awarding the agreement of anyone interested in the
proposed agreement; that tall statements contained in the proposal are true; and,
further, that the proposer has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her proposal
price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data
relative hereto, or paid, and will not pay, any fee to any corporation, partnership,
company, association, organization, proposal depository, or to any member or agent
thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham proposal.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing is true and correct. ri
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its procurement process for the contract at any time if it is determined that
abandonment and/or change would be in the City's best interest. In the event of an
abandonment or change, the City will not be liable to any proposer/contractor for
any costs or damages arising out of its response to the RFP.
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