Interwest Consulting GroupJanuary 12, 2018
PREPARED FOR THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - BUILDING DIVISION
Response to Request for Proposals for
ON -CALL BUILDING PLAN REVIEW AND
INSPECTION SERVICES
January 12, 2018
Response to Request for Proposal
On -Call Building Plan Review and
Inspection Services
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Prepared for the
City of La Quinta
Design and Development Department — Building Division
Attn: Burt Hanada, Building Official
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
By
Interwest Consulting Group, Inc.
431 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 200
Palm Springs, CA 92262
0 1760.417.4329
C 1951.616.4925
www.interwestgrp.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section A
1. Cover Letter
CoverLetter........................................................................................................................1
2. Statement of Qualifications
Firm Information......................................................_.........................................................3
Affiliations...........................................................................................................................4
Additional Resource Locations..........................................................................................4
KeyStaff....., .......... ............................................................................................................. 5
ShortStaff Biographies......................................................................................................5
OrganizationalChart........................................................................................................10
LocalExperience..............................................................................................................10
Staff Certifications I Licenses I Certifications I Registrations..........................................10
ComparableContracts.....................................................................................................14
ClientReferences......................................................... .......... ............ ..................... .......... 14
3. Understanding & Approach
ProjectUnderstanding.....................................................................................................20
Understanding the Scope of Services..........................................................................._20
SpecificChallenges...........................................................................................................22
InterwestAdvantage,.......................................................................................................23
TransitionPeriod..........................................................................:...................................24
Technical Capabilities in Plan Review Services..............................................................25
Technical Capabilities in Building Inspection Services...................................................30
QualityAssurance.............................................................................................................31
Section B
Cost Proposal
Cost Proposal ..................................... (Provided in Separate Sealed Envelope as Requested)
Section C
Agreement for Contract Services
Statement................................................................................................................................34
Section D
Non -Collusion Affidavit Form
Signed Non -Collusion Affidavit Form .............
Appendix
Interwest Team Resumes
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January 12, 2018
Burt Hanada, Building Official
Design and Development Department - Building Division
City of La Quinta
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA92253
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RE: Proposal to Provide On -Call Building Plan Review and Inspection Services
Dear Mr. Hanada,
Interwest Consulting Group is pleased to submit our proposal to provide Building and Safety plan
review and inspection services to the City of La Quinta. We are large enough -over 345 employees -to
serve all of your public and private project needs, yet small enough to ensure that we maintain focus
and are responsive to the needs of La Quinta. We currently serve over 200 cities, counties and state
agencies, including the nearby municipalities of Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Beaumont, Hemet,
Upland, Moreno Valley, Pomona, Eastvale, Murrieta, Wildomar and County of Riverside. We are also
currently under contract with the La Quinta for "On -Call" Building and Safety Services including Plan
Checking and Inspection.
We thoroughly understand the challenges and requirements of municipal governments since many of
our staff have held senior and executive management positions with numerous California cities
including former Public Works Directors, City Engineers, Capital Projects Managers, Construction
Managers, Public Works Inspectors, Public Works Plan Checkers, Chief Building Officials, and Building
Inspectors. This background and experience is important since serving in the capacity of the "owner,"
especially local agencies, requires a high level of sensitivity towards community and special interest
group issues. Accordingly, our professional staff truly understands and values the importance of
maintaining a focus on representingthe interests of our public agency clients in a mannerwhich reflects
positively on the cities we serve.
As partners with the City, our strength is to provide the following:
• Excellent customer service. One of the keys to the success of your department is providing
your customers (residents, engineers, contractors) with excellent service. We are committed
to providing the City a level of service to you and your constituents that will meet or exceed
your expectations.
• Tailored, City -specific services. We deliver skilled staff that will meet or exceed your
expectations on each assignment.
• Timely turnaround service. We work with you to develop the most responsive schedule to
meet the time constraints placed on your projects. Interwest Consulting Group will meet or
exceed our proposed turnaround times.
• Effective Coordination with other City Departments. Our staff is trained in promoting
collaboration and cooperation with other departments and agencies. Effective
communication is a key component and we have multiple communication solutions available,
which will be flexible to the unique needs of the City.
• Code Amendments and Adoption Ordinance. Interwest staff can assist the City in
researching and preparing Code Amendments and in drafting the Code Adoption Ordinance
as requested.
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Each of the staff members proposed for this assignment was carefully selected based on our
understanding of the scope of the project. Mr. Ron Beehler, SE, CBO is our Director of Building Safety
Services and will serve as Principal -in -Charge. He is an authorized representative of Interwest
Consulting Group with the authority to sign all necessary agreements. Mr. Chris A. Vogt, PE is the
Regional Manager of the Coachella Valley branch of Interwest Consulting Group, and will serve as the
City Liaison to the City of La Quinta. For Project Manager, we are proposing Tom Hartung, CBO, an
accomplished member of the Building & Safety community and a past Building Official for the City of
La Quinta.
Chris A. Vogt, PE
City Liaison
431 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 200
Palm Springs, CA92262
760.417.4329 Office
951.616.4925 Mobile
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Tom Hartung, CBO
Project Manager
431 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 200
Palm Springs, CA92262
760.417.4329 Office
760.774.9912 Mobile
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We look forward to continuing a successful relationship by providing the services outlined in the RFP to
the City. We view the keys to serving the City of La Quinta as follows:
Providing all services in a coordinated, cost-effective and transparent manner
Providingthe Citywith experienced and well -qualified individuals to meet and exceed goals
set for any assigned project(s)
Providing a high level of customer service for internal and external customers
All Services will be directed from our Palm Springs office utilizing InterwestStaff, which serves the entire
Coachella Valley region and the Inland Empire with professional staff performing functions in all of our
disciplines. We will not be utilizing any sub -consultants to provide services to the City of La Quinta.
We appreciate the opportunity to present our qualifications for your review and consideration.
This proposal remains valid for a period of 180 days from the due date. We understand that the selected
firm will be required to enter into a contractual agreement, inclusive of insurance requirements with
the City of La Quinta. Please consider this letter as conformation that we have reviewed the La Quinta
Professional Services Agreement (PSA) that was attached to the RFP and we have no issues with the
City's Professional Services Agreement Contract or Insurance requirements.
We are available to meet with you to discuss our approach in more detail at your convenience. Please
call if you have any questions or would like additional information.
Sincerely,
Ron Beehler, SE, CBO Chris A. Vogt, PE
Director of Building & Safety Services Coachella Valley Regional Manager
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SECTION A
2. Statement of Qualifications
FIRM INFORMATION
The seamless integration of municipal service professionals in support of public agencies has been our
purpose since Interwest Consulting Group formed in 2002. Interwest was founded by individuals with a
passion for serving municipalities. We currently employ approximately 345 employees spanning a
multitude of disciplines within City engineering, public works, and building and safety departments
throughout California. We currently serve over 200 cities, counties and state agencies, including the
nearby municipalities of Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Beaumont, Hemet, Upland, Moreno Valley,
Pomona, Eastvale, Murrieta, Wildomar and County of Riverside, just to name a few.
We provide the following services to Cities and Counties:
• Building and Safety
• City Engineering
• Construction Management & Inspection
• Capital Improvement Plan/Map Review and Entitlement
• Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Information Technology
• Real Property Acquisition
• Traffic Engineering & Transportation Planning
• Transportation Program Management & Funding
Our staff has held senior and executive management positions within numerous California cities
including the titles of City Engineer, Public Works Director, Building Official, Traffic Engineer and other
well -seasoned management personnel. This depth of experience brings a high level of expertise and
sensitivity towards community and special interest group issues. We value the importance of a focus
that represents the interests of our public agency clients and reflects positively on the citizens they
serve.
Collectively, our professionals have programmed and delivered projects, and developed and
implemented innovative programs and public policies recognized by the American Public Works
Association, California Transportation Foundation, Solid Waste Association of North America, State of
California Office of Traffic Safety, American Planning Association, and awarded with the Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Award. We furnish both technical excellence and a thorough
understanding of the regulatory process to assist our clients through the sometimes -daunting
complexities associated with the delivery of projects, implementation of important public programs,
and adoption of significant public policy.
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AFFILIATIONS
Education and certification are at the very core of our company. We support and encourage staff to
participate in and contribute tothe many associations important to the industry knowing that technical
excellence and proficiency is vital to public service. Attending specialized training classes, seminars and
industry -related conferences is part of our dedication to the industry. Many of our staff holds or have
held key positions within the groups listed below:
• League of California Cities
■ California Association of Building
Officials
■ County Building Officials of California
• [CC Chapters of: Coachella, Citrus Belt,
Foothill, Orange Empire, Los Angeles
Basin, Peninsula, East Bay, Sacramento
Valley, Shasta Cascade
• Structural Engineers Association of
Southern California (SEAOSC)
ADDITIONAL RESOURCE LOCATIONS
• American Public Works Association
• International Code Council
• Institute of Transportation Engineers
• California Water Environment
Association
• California Storm -water Quality
Association
• City Engineer's Association of Orange
County
Our convenient locations and responsive staff help you get what you want, when you need it.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
431 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 200
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.417.4329 Office
1500 S. Haven Avenue, Ste. 220
Ontario, CA 91761
909.295.3142 Office
15140 Transistor Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
714.899.9039 Office
9519 Chamberlain Street
Ventura, CA 93004
805.659.0017 Office
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
1171 W. Shaw Avenue, Suite 102
Fresno, CA 93711
559.201.6381 Office
NEVADA
4815 W. Russell Road, Suite 11K
Las Vegas, NV 89118
702.476.2200 Office
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
9300 W. Stockton Blvd., Suite 105
Elk Grove, CA 95758
916.683.3340 Office
1613 Santa Clara Drive, Suite 100
Roseville, CA 95661
916.781.6600 Office
6280 W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite 220
Pleasanton, CA 94588
925.462.1114 Office
COLORADO
1218 W. Ash Street, Suite A
Windsor, CO 80550
970.674.3300 Office
311 Mapleton Avenue, Unit 370
Boulder, CO 80304
303.444.0524 Office
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KEY STAFF
All of our proposed staff has significant direct experience working as City employees and as contract
staff members in similarjurisdictions throughout California providingthe services the City requires. The
individual resumes for each professional are included in the Appendix of this proposal and highlight
their significant personal experience on a variety of building and safety tasks.
Individually, the professionals showcased below excel in each of their backgrounds. As a team, they
possess the professional capability to innovatively create and implement effective solutions with your
agency and the community's interests in mind. The following individuals would be available to serve
the City.
Proposed Staff
Ron Beehler, SE, CBO
Chris Vogt, PE
Tom Hartung, CBO
Oliver Roan, SE
Gil Petris, CBO, ICC
Tom Campbell, PE, CBO, ICC
Tony Dormanesh, PE, CASp, CBO
Chandra Desai, PE
Hossein Afrouzeh, ME, EE
James Northcutt, ICC
Wayne Webb, ICC
Barry Lewis, ICC
Van Wilfinger, CBO
Ed Cooke, CBO
Daniel McCance, ICC
Short Staff Biographies
PRINCIPAL -IN -CHARGE
CITY LIAISON
PROJECT MANAGER
CA REGISTERED PROFESSIONA STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
PLAN REVIEW & BUILDING INSPECTION
CA REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
CA REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER CASP
CA REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
CA REGISTERED MECHANICAL I ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
PLAN REVIEW BUILDING INSPECTION
PLAN REVIEW BUILDING INSPECTION
PLAN REVIEW BUILDING INSPECTION
PLAN REVIEW BUILDING INSPECTION
BUILDING INSPECTION
BUILDING INSPECTION
RonBeehler,SE,CBO i DIRECTOR OF BUILDING SAFETY SERVICES
Ron has over 35 years' experience performing life safety, accessibility and structural plan reviews for
commercial and healthcare facilities in California. His background includes the position of Chief
Building Official with the City of Sacramento directing a staff of 120 engineers, plan reviewers and
building inspectors during which the Building Division issued over 18,000 permits annually for
construction with valuation in excess of one billion dollars. Additional work experience includes his
move up from Senior Structural Engineer to Regional Compliance Officer with the Office of Statewide
Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) where he was responsible for structural plan review of
hospital projects and responsible for hospital and health care facility construction oversight in the Los
Angeles and San Diego areas. Prior to joining OSHPD he was Chief of Engineering Design and
Construction for the California National Guard. Ron is dedicated to maintaining his structural skills and
knowledge of California buildingcodes, laws and regulations related tothestructural design of building
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structures. He attends structural symposiums, lectures, and training classes on a regular basis to
ensure up-to-date knowledge of state-of-the-art design practices.
ChrisVogt,PE I CITY LIAISON
Chris has nearly 34 years of successful planning, implementing, and administering public works
projects and programs. He brings a solid history of successful management with over 20 years as a
Public Works Director/City Engineer. He brings an exemplary work ethic focusing on continuous process
improvements while maintaining the ability to effectively navigate through politically sensitive
environments.
He has managed an operational budget over $39 million and a comprehensive Capital Improvement
Program in excess of $1.6 billion. Supporting cities in Southern California, Chris has a wealth of
knowledge in budget preparation; infrastructure maintenance; professional and construction contract
negotiations; organizational development; project management; water, sewer and electrical utility
operations and construction; engineering design; staff development; training and mentoring; complex
engineering studies such as Development Impact Fees and assessment engineering; and public
informational and collaborative meetings. Chris also has over five years of experience in the Coachella
Valley when he was the Public Works Director/City Engineer for the City of La Quinta.
Chris has been active in professional organizations throughout his career. He was the President of the
Inland Empire City/County Engineers Association in 1996. He served on the Board of Directors for the
American Public Works Association (APWA), Inland Empire Branch from 1992 through 1996, was the
founder and first President for the APWA Coachella Valley Branch in 1999 through 2001, served on the
Board of Directors for the APWA Southern California Chapter from 2002 through 2013, and was
President of the APWA Southern California Chapter in 2012. He has also been actively involved in the
League of California Cities since 1991.
Chris is a professional who brings solutions to our clients. He is flexible and open with his
communications and fosters a teamwork atmosphere in resolving challenges. He is committed to
serving the needs of the client through strong leadership and a collaborative approach.
Tom Hartung, CBOI PROJECT MANAGER
Tom brings more than 25 years of expert experience in building & safety department administration.
His experience includes budget preparation, personnel mentoring and supervision, contract
negotiations, department management, procedures and project management. Having served the City
of La Quinta for over 20 years as Building Official, he is intimately familiar with local and regional
agencies and brings a strong background in managing municipal building departments.
Complimenting Tom's decades of experience is his ability to effectively communicate and
collaboratively work with contractors, engineers, developers and the public with what can sometimes
be complex issues relating to development and building issues.
OliverRoan,SE I CA REGISTERED PROFESSIOANL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Oliver possesses over 30 years of plan review and structural engineering experience bringing a
considerable depth and knowledge to all projects. He has provided plan review services for a variety of
commercial, industrial, and residential building designs in conformance with the California Building
Codes, City of Los Angeles Building Codes, and County of Los Angeles Building Codes. His structural
design and project management experience includes various low to mid -rise commercial, industrial,
and residential buildings using wood, masonry, steel, and concrete construction. He is a registered
Structural and Civil Engineer in the State of California, and is an ICC Certified Building Plans Examiner.
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His background has provided him with the knowledge of City engineering policies and procedures,
which is a proven asset when providing technical assistance to engineers, architects, contractors, City
personnel, and the public.
GRPetris,CBO I BUILDING OFFICIAL I PLAN REVIEW I INSPECTION
Gilbert brings more than 35 years of building official, plan reviewer and building inspection experience.
His progressive and extensive knowledge of the building industry and municipal organizations
translates to efficient and effective services to our clients. He served 23 years at the City of Signal Hill
with his most recent work as their building official managing all administration and day-to-day
operations of the building department. He gave special attention to developing and implementing
several new procedures and processes that resulted in a more streamlined and organized approach to
plan review, inspections, budget and inter -department functions. His role also required close
collaboration with City Council, public works, planning and community development staff. Gilbert is an
excellent supervisor and communicates effectively with co-workers, architects, engineers, property
owners, and the general public, both verbally and in writing. He is known for his patience and
intelligence, and ability to advise and interpret building codes and standards from small to complex
projects. These qualities deliver strong results when managing a building department.
Tom Campbell, PE, CBO
CA REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL CIVIL ENGINEER
Tom has 37 years of experience in the industry and has participated at the highest level in developing
and disseminating the building codes with 15 years in management of ICBO's Education Program. He
led and directed work assignments relatingto the development of technical publications based on the
UBC, IBC and IRC for use in classroom training of architects, engineers, inspectors and code regulators.
In addition,Tom delivered classroom instructional material to code enforcement personnel, architects,
engineers and contractors, and was a staff liaison and ICBO representative to one of five code
development committees charged with developing the 2000 International Building Code. His
experience in the industry includes fouryears in the evaluation of new building materials and methods
of construction; six years in the design, detail and plan review stages of industrial, commercial and
residential structures; and over two years instruction of fundamental building design to graduate and
senior level college architectural students. All this attests to the amassed wisdom and depth that Tom
brings to any project.
Tony Dormanesh, PE, CASp, CBO
CA REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL CIVIL ENGINEER I CASp
Tony brings decades of southern California knowledge and experience to the jurisdictions we serve.
Tony spent 31 years in the City of Irvine with 20 years in the Department of Public Works and the
Department of Community Development as a Senior Engineer. During this time, he also served as the
Acting Building Official forthe City of Morgan Hill. Tony has 16 years' experience as a Principal Engineer
Certified Inspector and has worked as a Code Consultant. He is licensed in the States of California and
Nevada and is an ]CC Certified Building Official and Plans Examiner. Tony's background and familiarity
with the design process keeps his plan review skills sharp and insightful. His positive and personable
attitude and willingness to help make him a valuable addition to any project team.
ChandraDesai,PE I CA REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL CIVIL ENGINEER
Chandra has over 30 years of experience in structural engineering, which includes design of structures
for residential, commercial and industrial facilities. He has designed steel and concrete structures for
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nuclear, petro-chemical and gas plants. His experience also includes more than 15 years of plan
checking for the County of Riverside for engineering and non-structural plans for all types of buildings.
Chandra has a calm, diplomatic management style where he concentrates on the complicated task at
hand resolving issues and solving problems quickly and easy to the satisfaction of all parties involved.
Hossein Afrouzeh, ME, EE
CA REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Hossein is a licensed electrical and mechanical engineer with a rich background in the industry,
including 10 years of construction experience and 35 years of design and construction management
support experience. He is a well-rounded project leaderwith strong interpersonal and communication
skills with ability to lead a design team of Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing engineers to adhere to
the client and code requirements. He is familiar with the preparation of contract documents for mid -
rise multi -residential, commercial, industrial, and educational buildings, and he has been responsible
forthe electrical system design for many projects from inception to completion including construction
administration and commissioning of medium voltage power distribution systems, substations,
lighting and power, fire alarm, and security systems.
James Northcutt, ICCI PLAN REVIEW & INSPECTION
With over 30 years of experience, James and Plans Examiner Professional, has an extensive record of successfully
reviewing all phases of highly -complex construction projects. James has served various positions with the City of
Irvine throughout his career. Accomplished in all duties, including plan review and approval, regulatory compliance,
code interpretation, code enforcement, and project acceptance.
WayneWebb,ICC I PLAN REVIEW & INSPECTION
Wayne has over 25 years of industry experience relating to electrical, mechanical and plumbing
systems. He is familiar with all MEP requirements and the complexities of code compliance including
Title 24 codes. He has worked with and within municipalities, filling both the City employee and
consultant role, and has cultivated a productive approach that balances a commitment to compliance
with all City requirements and a partnership with the design community. Having started as an
inspector, Wayne brings field experience and hands-on expertise to his plan reviews. He has a solid work
ethic and prides himself on providing excellent customer service, working closely with the client and
the general public to ensure a thorough plan check that satisfies all parties.
BarryLewis,ICC I PLAN REVIEW & INSPECTION
Barry has over40 years of on-the-job construction trade experience. He has worked in local government
since 1998. He has successfully coordinated and scheduled a wide range of residential, commercial,
and multi -family projects including major seismic retrofits in Los Angeles and San Francisco. He is a
meticulous plans examiner. From 2004to 2013 he reviewed all the commercial building projects in non -
incorporated Riverside County including a $100M expansion to the Desert Hills Premium Outlet stores
in Cabazon. Barry is known for his resourcefulness in solving problems and maximizing results, his
ability to balance long range vision with attention to detail, and his efficiency in promoting a positive
and productive work environment.
Van Wilfinger,CBO,ICCI PLAN REVIEW & INSPECTION
Van brings more than 18 years of industry experience in the areas of plan review, field inspection, and
building administration for a variety ofjurisdictions in California and Nevada. He is known for his ability
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to efficiently and methodically review plans for a variety of projects according to all applicable building
laws, ordinances, and regulations. His certifications coupled with his extensive work experience give
him added depth and knowledge on the most current building regulations, resulting in thorough and
complete plan reviews for our clients. He is very active within industry associations and utilizes his on-
going education to continually enhance and improve the level of service we provide to our clients.
EdCooke,CBOI INSPECTION & COUNTER ASSISTANCE
Ed is a Certified Inspector & Building Official with a wealth of knowledge and 17 years of progressive
experience serving municipalities in the Southern California region. His background includes
experience in plan checking, staff training, and supervision. Ed has also worked in the field as a
construction superintendent, which provides him with a working knowledge of construction practices
as well as drawing interpretation. He holds several industry certifications and is dedicated to
maintaining his knowledge of building codes and the construction industry by attending various
training seminars and workshops. He brings hands-on experience with a proven record of maintaining
a high standard of quality and productivity ensuring successful project completion. Ed makes a solid
contribution by developing firm partnerships with staff, developers, and the public to achieve the goals
of our clients.
Daniel McCance, ICC I INSPECTION & COUNTER ASSISTANCE
Daniel is an [CC Certified Building Inspector and possesses over 12 years of experience providing
building inspection services to various jurisdictions in Southern California. Daniel holds a vast number
of ICC certifications and has a thorough understanding of the principles and procedures of record
keeping and report preparation. He brings a wealth of hands-on and diverse knowledge in building
inspections for both residential and commercial arenas. Daniel develops solid partnerships with staff,
developers, and the public to achieve the goals of the client. He maintains a productive environment
by providing thorough inspections, maintains excellent communication and delivers a high level of
customer service in a professional manner at all times.
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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Oliver Roan, SE
Gil Petris, CBO, ICC
Tom Campbell, PE, CBO
Tony Dormanesh, PE, CASp
Chandra Desai, PE
Hossein Afrouzeh, ME, EE
Gil Petris, CBO, ICC
James Northcutt, ICC
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James Northcutt, ICC
Wayne Webb, ICC
Barry Lewis, ICC
Van Wilfinger, CBO, ICC
Ed Cooke, ICC
Dan McCance, ICC
Chris A. Vogt, PE, City Liaison is presently the head of the Interwest Consulting Group Coachella Valley
Office located at431 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (approximately2.7 miles from Palm Springs
City Hall). Chris was the Public Works Director/City Engineerforthe City of La Quinta where, among his
other duties, he was responsible for many different Capital Improvement Projects, development plan
checking services, Final Maps, and all otherfunctions of a City Engineering Department.
Additionally, Tom Hartung, CBO, our proposed Project Manager was the City of La Quinta's Building
Official for nearly 20 years, during which time he was responsible for the daily management of all plan
reviews, inspection services and permit technician process. This direct experience serving the City
makes him an invaluable resource for solid, local insight.
STAFF QUALIFICATIONS I LICENSES I CERTIFICATIONS I REGISTRATIONS
Ron Beehler, SE, CBO CA Registered Professional Civil C39404
Principal -in -Charge Engineer S3632
CA Registered Structural Engineer CE019992
NV Registered Professional Civil SE019992
Engineer 1492
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NV Registered Professional
Structural Engineer
CABO Certified Building Official
ICC Certified Building Official
ICC Building Plans Examiner
ICC Building Inspector
Chris Vogt, PE
CA Registered Professional Civil
Project Manager
Engineer
CA Professional Engineer
Tom Hartung, ICC
CABO Certified Building Official
Inspection
ICC Building.lnspector
Oliver Roan, SE
CA Registered Professional Civil
Structural Engineer
Engineer
Pion Review
CA Registered Professional
Structural Engineer
ICC Building Plans Examiner
Gil Petris, CBO, ICC
ICC Certified Building Official
Building Official
ICC Residential Plans Examiner
Plan Review
ICC Combination Inspector
Inspection
ICC Building Inspector
ICC Electrical Inspector
ICC Mechanical Inspector
ICC Plumbing Inspector
ICC Combination Dwelling
Inspector
California OES Certified SAP
Evaluator
Tom Campbell, PE, CBO, ICC
CA Registered Professional Civil
Professional Engineer
Engineer
Chief Building Official
NV Registered Professional Civil
Plan Review
Engineer
ID Registered Professional Civil
Engineer
LIT Registered Professional Civil
Engineer
ICC Certified Building Official
ICC Plans Examiner
Tony Dormanesh, PE, CASp,
CA Registered Professional
CBO, ICC
Engineer
Professional Engineer
NV Registered Professional
Certified Access Specialist
Engineer
Chief Building Official
ICBO Certified Building Official
Plan Review
ICC Certified Building Official
ICC Plans Examiner
Certified Access Specialist
Chandra Desai, PE, ICC
CA Registered Professional Civil
Professional Engineer
Engineer
Plan Review
ICC Building! Plans Examiner
Hossein Afrouzeh, ME, EE
CA Registered Professional
Mechanical & Electrical
Mechanical Engineer
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Plan Review
CA Registered Professional
__Electrical Engineer
James Northcutt, ICC
ICC Building Plans Examiner
Plan Review
ICC Building Inspector
Inspection
Wayne Webb, ICC
ICC Building Plans Examiner
Plan Review
ICC CA Building Plans Examiner
Inspection
ICC Commercial Electrical
Inspector
ICC Electrical Plans Examiner_
Barry Lewis, ICC
1 ICC Building Inspector
Plan Review
ICC Mechanical Building Inspector
Inspection
ICC Plumbing Building Inspector
ICC Combination Inspector
ICC Commercial Building
Inspector
ICC Commercial Mechanical
Inspector
ICC Commercial Plumbing
Inspector
ICC Residential Combination
Inspector
ICC Commercial Plans Examiner
ICC Plans Examiner
Van Wilfinger, CBO, ICC
ICC Certified Building Official
Building Official
ICC Certified Building Code Official
Plan Review
ICBO/ICC Building Inspector
Inspection
ICBO/ICC Plumbing Inspector
ICBO/ICC Electrical Inspector
ICBO/ICC Mechanical Inspector
ICBO/ICC Plans Examiner
ICBO/ICC Combination Inspector
Post -Disaster Safety Assessment
Ed Cooke, CBO, ICC
ICC Certified Building Official
Building Official
ICC Building Plans Examiner
Plan Review
ICC Building Inspector
Inspection
ICC Plumbing Inspector
ICC Plumbing Inspector UPC
ICC Residential Electrical
Inspector
_ IAPMO Mechanical Inspector
Daniel McCance, ICC
ICC Building Inspector
Inspection
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COMPARABLE CONTRACTS
CLIENT
City of Bell
City of Big Bear Lake
City of Coachella
City of Costa Mesa
City of Covina
City of Eastvale
City of Hemet
City of Irvine
City of Lake Forest
City of Murrieta
City of Newport Beach
City of Paso Robles
City of Pomona
City of San Marcos
City of Temecula
City of Tustin
City of Upland
City of Vernon
City of Wildomar
City ofYorba Linda
Riverside County
Los Angeles County
Mono County
CLIENT REFERENCES
SCOPE OF WORK
Building Official, Plan Review & Inspection
Plan Review & Inspection
Building Official, Plan Review & Inspection
Plan Review & Inspection
Plan Review & Inspection
Building Official, Plan Review, Inspection & Permit Technician
Plan Review & Inspection
Plan Review & Inspection
Building Official, Plan Review, Inspection & Permit Technician
Building Official, Plan Review & Inspection
Plan Review & Inspection
Plan Review
Building Official, Plan Review, Inspection & Permit Technician
Inspection
Inspection
Plan Review & Inspection
Building Official, Plan Review & Inspection
Plan Review & Inspection
Building Official, Plan Review, Inspection & Permit Technician
Plan Review & Inspection
Building and Grading Plan Review & Inspection
Building Inspection & Permit Technician
Plan Review
As a full -service company to government agencies we are proud of the services we provide to our
clients. Below is a list of current references for similar projects.
City of Coachella
Interwest Consulting Group began serving the City of Coachella
[population 40,000] in October 2007, providing as -needed plan review
services. We currently provide the following as -needed services:
• Building Official
• Plan Review
• Building Inspection
City Contact:
Luis Lopez, Development Services Director
1515 Sixth Street Coachella, CA 92236
Ph:760.398.3102 hope pcoachella.org
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Hi hli hted Projects
Ocean Mist Farms Expansion Project - The expansion includes partial demolition and
reconstruction of existing buildings, construction of an 18,000-sq. ft. covered sorting area, anew
2,600 sq. ft. administration building, and a 1,122-sq. ft. addition to an existing ice storage
building, all at the existing facility site located at 52-300 Enterprise Way. The expansion also
includes development of 3.95 acres of a 12-acre site for additional truck and employee parking
on property located at the southeast corner of Industrial Way and Enterprise Way, directly across
Industrial Way from the existing Ocean Mist Farms facility. Interwest plan checkers reviewed
several iterations of plans for this large-scale project.
Double Date Processing Facility - This project consists of a warehouse facility for date packing
and processing operations, including three primary buildings, outdoor staging areas, and the
necessary parking and driveway improvements, occupying an eastern portion of the 7-acre
property. Interwest employees performed plan review on this large industrial project.
Tierra Bonita Affordable Housing Development - Interwest performed plan check on single
family residential dwellings forthis 39-lot subdivision of about 9.3 acres.
City of Hemet
Interwest Consulting Group began serving the City of Hemet in 2013 in
Riverside County [population 80,467], providing as -needed services
building and safety services during peak times of development. We
currently provide the following services:
Building Plan Review
Building Inspections
Permit Technician
City Contact:
Sara Retmier, Building Official
445 East Florida Avenue I Hemet, CA 92543
Ph: 951.765.2477 1 sretmieracityogfhemet.org
City of Pomona
Interwest Consulting Group began serving the City of Pomona [population
160,000]. Traditionally a full -service City, Pomona examined a number of
cost saving strategies including contracting for services that had
historically been provided by in-house staff. Interwest Consulting Group
successfully transitioned all building and safety services from the City's in-
house staff and implemented new, streamlined processes and procedures.
The change resulted in a higher level of service forthe City's customers at a
significant cost savings to the City. We currently provide the following on -
site services:
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• Building Official
• Building Plan Review
• Building and Safety Inspections
• Permit Technician
• Housing Abatement Enforcement
• Front Counter Support
• Administrative Services
• Construction Management
City Contact:
Mark Lazzaretto, Director of Planning Housing & Building
505 S. Garey Avenue I Pomona, CA 91766
Ph: 909.620.2090 1 mlazzaretto@ci.pamona.ca.us
Highlighted Pro
jects
Fairplex Conference Center
Interwest Consulting Group provided building
inspection services on the FairPlex Conference Center,
the City's first LEED Silver engineered project. The
FairPlex Conference Center is an 85,000-square foot,
state-of-the-art building featuring the latest in
construction styles and technology features with an
eco-friendly balance.
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Understanding the importance of this project we dedicated seasoned inspectors who collaboratively
worked with a half dozen deputy inspectors and maintained a weekly inspection schedule, plus
weekend inspections, as needed to keep the project on schedule.
The project presented some unique challenges due to the incorporation of the new construction with
an existing Depression -era historical building. This required that all adjoining parts of the Exhibit Hall,
including electrical and plumbing, conform to rigorous Fire Rating Standards.
Mayfair Hotel
The Mayfair is a downtown icon and landmark for the City of Pomona.
The Interwestteam provided plan review and inspection services on the
Mayfair Hotel. Our experienced engineers reviewed the project design,
which included both structural and non-structural elements. Our
inspectors were on the project every week to resolve any potential
issues, ensure the project is adhering to current building codes and
collaboratively working with the contractor to maintain an aggressive
schedule.
The five -story hotel will deliver four floors of completely new and modern housing, targeting primarily
the Western University campus, mixed retail, a restaurant on the ground level and an Irish Pub in the
basement.
Western University Campus
Interwest Consulting Group was honored to work on such a premier project for the City. Our staff has
provided plan review and inspection services since 2010 on the Western University Campus.
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As part of a growing campus Interwest provided plan review and inspection for many tenant
improvements (TI) which included the 2nd Floor Administration Offices & Testing, Patient Care Center,
Health Building, Student Housing Building and the most recent 300,000 square -foot residential,
assembly, and offices.
Our inspectors continue to work collaboratively with the contractors to resolve any issues and to help
keep the projects on schedule.
City of Eastvale
Interwest Consulting Group performed a variety of services
resulting in the delivery of efficient and cost-effective services to
the newly incorporated City of Eastvale. These services included:
(1) the gathering of essential information and key data which
served as the basis for confirming service area responsibilities
for the City of Eastvale, (2) preparation of fiscally prudent and
conservative operating budgets and, (3) identified cost effective,
efficient, and innovative methods of providing public works,
planning, building and safety activities and services transitioned
from the County of Riverside
Since incorporation of the City of Eastvale on July 1, 2010, Interwest
Consulting Group has created and implemented necessary systems and
processes to provide the following services:
• City Engineering
• Program Management
• Construction Management I Public
Works Inspection
• Engineering Support Services
• Building Department Administration
• Building Plan Review, Inspections and
Permit Counter
Building and Safety Code Compliance
City Contact:
Michele Nissen, Interim City Manager
12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 910 1 Eastvale, CA 91752
Ph: 951.361.09001 mnissengeastvaleca.gov
• NPDES - Storm Water Compliance
Support Services
• Grant Writing Services
• Development Engineering and
Entitlements
• Transportation Planning
• Traffic Engineering Services
• Drainage Engineering
• Geographic Information Systems
• Real Estate Acquisitions Services
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City of Lake Forest
In April 2009, Interwest Consulting Group began providing turn -key building and safety services to the
City of Lake Forest (population 82,000). Recognizing the value and cost benefits attributable to
employing a contract services model, the City has contracted for building
and safety services since its incorporation in 1991. Interwest Consulting
Group provides a team of onsite professionals that provide all building and
safety services —blending seamlessly with existing City staff. We provide a
full time building official, building plan reviewers, building inspectors and
building permit counter technicians.
Staffing levels are adjusted based on changes in construction activity to
ensure that (1) revenue plus expenditures are monitored to ensure that
building and safety activities are general fund neutral and (2) a high level
of customer service is maintained. Interwest Consulting Group successfully
transitioned services from the previous service provider and continues to
provide the following services:
■ Engineering Plan Check
■ Building Plan Review
• Building Official
City Contact:
Gayle Ackerman, Director of Development Services
25550 Commercentre Drive I Lake Forest, CA 92630
Ph: 949.461.3460 1 gackerirnan(@Iakeforestca.gov
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• Building Inspection
• Permit Technician
• Front Counter Support
In November 2010, as part of its recovery process, the City of Bell
selected Interwest Consulting Group to provide building plan check
services. Interwest has reviewed a number of projects in the City,
including a new commercial building, several commercial TIs and t►+i►
residential addition and remodel projects. The opportunity to assist •
Bell in its recovery presented unique challenges with nearly every
manager and the entire City Council departing the City in a matter
of months. We worked closely with staff to maintain a high level of V
customer service and deliver quality plan reviews to the City. We
wereselectedtoprovide City Engineering services inDecember2011 D�pORATED N�
and Building and Safety services in 2012. Our staff seamlessly
integrated into the City working closely with new managers helping identify new policies and
procedures that were needed, reconnecting with regional projects and preparing master plans.
We currently provide the following onsite and offsite services:
• City Engineering • Plan Review
• Building Official • Building Inspection
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Project/Program Management
Construction Management
City Contact:
Joe Perez, Former Community Development Director
6330 Pine Avenue I Bell, CA 90201
Ph: 562.882.2706
• Construction Observation
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
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3. Understanding & Approach
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
Our staff understands what it takes to run a thriving municipal building and safety department. They
are trained and fully capable of providing a wide range of services.
Services will be provided to support and supplement your existing staff. All staff will maintain a high
level of customer service to the community, support efficiency within the department and provide
quick plan review turnaround times and thorough inspections.
Interwest Consulting Group has a proven track record providing building and safety services to
jurisdictions throughout California. Our team is comprised of highly experienced, customer -service
oriented professionals who have successfully served our client jurisdictions.
We view our role and mission is to provide the following:
• A team of professionals with high-level experience and skills in successful management of
building department services
• Staff with a customer service focus and thorough knowledge of building department
policies and procedures, and promoting cooperation and partnership with other City
departments and outside agencies.
• Licensed Plan Review Engineers and/or ICC certified Plans Examiners for thorough and
timely plan reviews to ensure compliance to all building laws of the City, County, and State.
• Certified Building Inspectors with broad experience in jurisdictional procedures and the
highest commitment to customer service.
• Attendance of any required meetings related to plan review or field inspection of projects.
• Services in a cost-effective manner that remains within the City's budget constraints.
• Staff coverage that is tailored and flexible especially during peak workloads and staff
absences.
At Interwest, we understand the importance of a timely and accurate plan check process. Our goal is to
have a complete and correct set of documents within two plan checks. If it appears that there is a
communication issue in which the applicant is not addressing the plan check comments by the third
plan check, Interwest staff will schedule a meeting with the applicant and their design professional to
ascertain the problem and rectify the situation.
UNDERSTANDING THE SCOPE OF SERVICES
We understand this project involves that plan review and inspection of any and all types of structures
including, but not limited to, single family dwellings, multi -family dwellings, industrial and commercial
buildings for compliance with all adopted codes, local ordinances, state and federal laws. Services to
the City will include:
PLAN CHECKING SCOPE OF SERVICES
Consultant, upon request of the City, shall review plans submitted to residential and/or commercial
developments, infrastructure improvements and special projects. The Plans shall be reviewed for
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conformance with City and other applicable (County, State and Federal) ordinances and Codes with a
strict attention to details.
Plan Review Services may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Building plans including architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, energy,
and accessibility plans
• Grading plans including precise grading plans
• Structural calculations and reports
■ Energy reports and forms
• Cal Green plans and reports including commissioning reports
• Soils reports including geotechnical updates
• Building construction product testing reports
The tasks of the plans examiner include:
• To check for conformance to:
o California building standards codes
o City Standards
o Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards
o Other agency requirements such as Riverside County environmental health
department and Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
• To check general mathematics and design criteria
■ Consultant shall input project data related to plan review information into the permitting
software utilizing by the City
■ In writing, call for redesign of any portion of plans that:
o Does not conform to code requirements
o Is not consistent with calculations
o Will be potentially unsafe to residents and the public
BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES
Consultant upon request of the City shall provide building inspection services of special projects during
the course of the construction to enforce compliance with the conditions of approval, provisions of the
City's building codes and the code requirements set forth on the approved plans for which a permit was
issues.
Inspection services may include, but are not limited to the following:
• In the performance of such duties, consultant shall observe each project at the completion of
the various stages of construction for compliance with the appropriate City, State and Federal
codes
• Shall documents in writing all field conversations connected to the project
• Write corrective measures of field conditions to conform to codes and approved plans
• Attend meetings connected with the inspection of the project
• Consultant shall input project data related to inspection results, permit fees and construction
information into the permitting software utilized by the City
Orientation: Consultant shall meet with City Staff to:
A. Acquaint themselves with the City development plan review and/or inspection processes
B. Review consultant's plan review boiler plate correction documents
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C. Acquire understanding of key issues that need attention during the plan check process
D. Establish ongoing operating procedures between City staff and the Consultant for the on -call
services
On -Call Services:
A. Report to City Hall to pick up project documents for review when notified by the City's
permitting software
B. Reportto City Hall to receive inspection assignments
C. Meet with City staff, upon request by the City, to be briefed on unique aspects of the proposed
project(s)
D. Attend meetings, upon request by the City, connected to plan review and/or field inspection
activities
E. Consultants, upon request by the City, shall perform electronic plan review on the platform as
specified by the City
SPECIFIC CHALLENGES
We also have a good understanding of the challenges of design projects, both
public and private, in the Coachella Valley. A number of our employees have direct
experience working with Coachella Valley Cities. These challenges include
obtaining compliance with the South Coast Air Quality Management District's
(SCAQMD) PM 10 regulations. The Coachella Valley has been a "non -attainment"
area for a long period of time. La Quinta is in a high wind corridor in the lower
desert which causes a high amount of blowing sand during grading and
construction operations. Much care must be taken during these operations to
ensure adequate dust control to avoid project shutdown and fines by SCAQMD.
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This is further exacerbated by the on -going drought in the State, making it more =:-
difficult to use water spraying for PM 10 control. The spraying of water during
grading operations is imperative. After grading is completed, a soil surface binder may be placed that
will provide a hard crust surface, thus minimizing blowing sand and dust.
Another challenge is the soil type present in the desert area. This causes very un-cohesive soils that
must be taken into account when any design plans requiring trenching is involved, especially in the
existing street system. Because of soil sloughing during trenching, shoring must be incorporated as well
as proper trench restoration standards to ensure proper compaction to the areas outside of the trench.
If these factors are not incorporated into the design plans, differential settlement will occurto the areas
of pavement adjacent to the trench after construction. Pavement failure adjacent to the trench will
then accelerate.
Each project, map, and permit is different with its own set of established requirements and recorded
conditions. Interweststaff will check all requirements and conditions in coordination with Citystaff and
ensure they are addressed in the submitted plans. For all of the services requested, it is important that
Interwest be responsive with professional staff that acts as an extension of City Staff.
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INTERWEST ADVANTAGE
Today's construction environment can place increased demands on city staffing resources. Interwest
can help alleviate or minimize this staffing resource burden and at the same time provide a high level
of customer service in a cost-effective manner and we possess the ability to adjust service levels as
needed. Interwestfully understands these resource demands, has experience in successfully providing
building and safety services under these conditions, and is committed to working for you and the
residents of the City. You'll find our people love what they do and will readily assist with solutions and
recommendations that have been proven, time -tested and are specific to your needs.
We propose to provide the City the following fundamental elements:
• Customer service. One of the keys to the success of your department is providing your
customers (residents, architects, engineers, contractors) with excellent service. We are
committed to providing a level of service to you and your constituents that will meet or exceed
your expectations.
• Budget -conscious approach and implementation. Our services are provided in a cost-
effective manner and will be adjusted to remain within the City's budget constraints. We will
monitor and evaluate our areas of responsibility and make recommendations for additional
cost savings to the City where possible.
• Tailored, City -specific services. We deliver skilled and thorough plan review services for
assurance of compliance with all Federal, State, County, and City adopted codes and
ordinances. The City can expect a high-level of technical assistance to architects, engineers,
contractors and most importantly the homeowner. Our staff of experienced engineers,
architects and inspectors posses the ability to provide code assistance through the plan
checking process to help your design community develop cost-effective projects that meet all
California Building Code criteria.
• Timely turnaround service. We work with you to develop the most responsive schedule to
meet the time constraints placed on your design community. Interwest Consulting Group will
meet or exceed our proposed turnaround times.
• Effective Coordination with other City Departments. Our people are trained in promoting
collaboration and cooperation with other departments and agencies. Effective
communication is a key component and we have multiple communication solutions available
which can be adjusted to address the unique needs of the City.
• A wealth of code knowledge and building industry experience. Our staff is licensed and
state certified at the highest level of industry standards. We are familiar with the latest in
procedures including, ADA accessibility, CASp requirements, CalGreen, LEED and Energy and
Residential/Commercial Fire Sprinklers.
• Ability to adjust service levels to meet your needs. We can quickly fine-tune staff orstaffing
levels to match changes in activityto ensure a high level of customerservice is maintained. We
have picked staff uniquely qualified and experienced to deliver the exact services requested.
In addition, we are skilled at assessing time commitments, developing an accurate work plan
and applying dedicated, professional personnel.
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TRANSISTION PERIOD
Our staff is immediately available to begin providing the "turn -Key" Building and Safety Division
Services to the City of La Quinta. We will work with the existing consultant and the Community
Development Director to identify and evaluate the status of all projects and mutually agree on the
responsibilities to ensure all projects are maintained and completed. We have significant experience in
the successful transition of services from other consultants and from public entities. Our most notable
and successful transitions include projects forthe following cities - Be[[, Lake Forest, Eastvale, Upland,
Wildomar and Pomona. One of the keys to a successful transition is implementing and adhering to a
methodical process similarto one used when a key manager leaves an organization. Below is a checklist
similarto one that will be developed forthe transition of Building and Safety services in La Quinta.
_ / Systems to Update:
_ / Routine Internal Meetings:
_ / Routine External Meetings:
• Computer logons
■ City email accounts
■ Staff meetings
• Department meetings
■ Daily, weekly, monthly meetings
• Resident Communications
• Developers Communications
Project Management: Status of current projects
• Completion %vs. payment status of
projects
• Location of ALL project files (have ALL files
been transferred from existing consultant
to City)
■ Monitoring performance of current
projects
■ New projects
Significant Open Issues: Resident concern areas
■ Staff concern areas
■ City Council concern areas
■ Development Community concern areas
✓ I Other Areas: Strategic planning
■ Future funding/budgets of projects
• Action item lists
Review: • Outgoing consultant review
• Acting Community Development Director
review /approval
• City Manager review and approval (if
required)
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES IN PLAN REVIEW AREAS
Fire and Life Safety Review
Interwest's non-structural plans examiners have furnished plan review services for a vast array of
projects including large commercial, institutional, industrial, retail, OSHPD 3 medical office buildings,
and residential projects. Completed plan review projects range from single -story residential projects to
complex high rise buildings and numerous building additions and remodels. We are experienced and
familiar with the use and application of the most current additions of the following model codes:
• California Building Standards Code (Title 24) Parts 1 through 6 and 9.
• International Building Code (IBC)
• Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design
• ANSI Standards
• NFPA Codes & Standards
• CA Code of Regulations Titles 19 and 25
Structural Review
Our structural engineers have experience designing and reviewing projects with virtually all building
materials including:
• Wood ■ Concrete
• Masonry • Structural Steel
• Light Gauge Steel Framing • Aluminum
• Rammed Earth • Straw Bale
Our engineers have designed and/or reviewed a wide array of structural systems including:
• Steel Moment Frames
• Buckling Restrained Braced Frames
• Energy Dissipation Systems
• Eccentric Braced Frames
• Concentric Braced Frames
• Various Proprietary Lateral Force
Resisting Systems
• Concrete Moment Frames
• Wood Shear -wall Systems
■ Masonry Shear -wall Systems
■ Concrete Shear -wall Systems
■ Cantilevered Column Systems
■ Pre -Stressed / Post -Tensioned
Concrete
• Seismic retrofits (URM, SWOF, etc.)
Our structural engineers are experienced with the provisions of most model codes, including current
versions of:
■ Title 24, Part 2, Volume 2, California
Code of Regulations (CCR)
• International Building Code (IBC)
• ASCE 7-10
■ ASCE 41
• CA Historic Building Code
• CA Existing Building Code
• NEHRP
• AISC 341 & 360
• ACI 318 (Concrete)
■ ANSI/AF & PA NDS
• ACI 530 (Masonry)
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Mechanical, Plumbing & Electrical
Interwest's mechanical and electrical engineers are well versed in the California Mechanical, Plumbing
and Electrical codes. We review submitted design documents to ensure compliance with the City's
adopted codes. We have made the transition to the newly adopted codes and currently review forthose
codes as required. All staff is appropriately licensed and/or certified in the State of California. We will
review submitted design documents to ensure compliance to the current edition of the following codes:
■ California Building Code
■ California Residential Code
California Plumbing Code
■ California Mechanical Code
■ California Electrical Code
■ Jurisdiction -Adopted Amendments or Ordinances
Other review services are provided based on current editions of local or national standards such as:
■ International Building Code
• International Residential Code
■ NFPA Standards 13 (automatic fire
sprinkler systems)
d NFPA Standards 14 (standpipes)
• International Mechanical Code
■ International Plumbing Code
■ NFPA Standards 20 (fire pumps)
■ NFPA Standards 72 (fire alarms)
■ NFPA Standards 99 (medical gases)
• FEMA & NEHRP Requirements for
Existing Buildings
■ CA Energy Code
Access Compliance - CASp Review, ADA Evaluation
All of Interwest's CASp-Certified professionals are knowledgeable of state and
federal accessibility laws and regulations and possess the expertise necessary
to promote access to facilities for persons with disabilities. Our goal is to
provide experts in the industry who can perform services for building
departments in a seamless manner by customizing our services to correspond
with our client's expectations and needs. We work collaboratively with our
clients to resolve plan review and inspection related issues as efficiently as
possible, ultimately resulting in an expedited process and successful project.
Our architects and plans examiners are fully trained and familiar with CA
Building Code Accessibility requirements, ADA compliance regulations, and are
available for plan review and/or evaluations and consultation. We offer support
to municipalities for compliance enforcement and/or developing a transition plan, and successfully
partner with the disabled community to address the needs and requirements for both entities. We can
assist municipal departments, government agencies and local communities to explain various issues
relating to access compliance, such as access compliance obligations, transition planning,
construction costs, construction phasing, code/law `interpretation', hardship and code/law changes.
Green Building Review
Our staff is familiar with the incorporation of CALGreen building criteria into project designs and the
resulting potential impact as they relate to the building codes. In addition, staff members have
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participated in the development of various "green" standards for super adobe, rammed earth, and
straw bale construction, to name a few.
LEED Review
Developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED provides building owners and operators a
framework for identifying and implementing measurable green building design, construction,
operations and maintenance solutions. LEED certification consists of a number of different rating
systems that apply to many building types —commercial as well as residential —and measures how well
a building performs across many sustainability metrics including: energy savings, water efficiency, Co,
emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and
sensitivity to their impacts.
Energy Compliance
Our engineers and plan reviewers are up to date on all California Energy requirements as they relate to
both new and remodel construction on large residential and commercial projects. The Energy Efficiency
Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings were established in 1978 in response to a
legislative mandate to reduce California's energy consumption. These standards are updated
periodically to allow consideration and possible incorporation of new energy efficiency technologies
and methods.
Residential — California Residential Code
Our engineers and plan reviewers have extensive experience providing residential plan reviews. Our
staff has experience reviewing, single family dwellings and multi -family dwelling rangingfrom duplexes
to large high-rise apartment projects, as well as additions, remodels and seismic upgrades. Our staff is
well versed in the provisions of the 2016 California Code. Members of our staff are currently providing
seminars for ICC Chapters throughout the State of California. Interwest's staff are familiar with
environment surrounding residential construction and understanding the importance of providing
plan reviews in an efficient and expedited manner to reduce the frustration of home owners as well as
larger developers. We work in a collaborative manner to resolve plan review issues as quickly as
possible.
Storm-water/Standard Urban Storm -water Mitigation Plan (SUSMP)
Interwest staff possesses the necessary training and certification to conduct required reviews of
storm -water plans and reports on development projects. MS4 permit requirements and local City
storm -water standards will be incorporated as part of the standard review process and required
documentation will be produced and maintained in a manner consistent with the City's annual storm -
water reporting requirements.
Code Interpretations
Code interpretations are subject to final review and approval by the Building Official and/or City
designated staff. Interwest Consulting Group's engineers and plans examiners will provide unbiased
recommendations and background information to help the Building Official make an informed
decision. All plan review comments are subjectto review and approval by the Building Department.
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Communicating Plan Review Results
Plan reviews will consist of written comments and redlined plans (1 copy). Comments and redlined
plans or approval/denial letter and 1 set of plans will be returned to the City after each review is
completed.
Specifically, plan reviews, when not immediately approved, will result in lists of comments referring to
specific details and drawings, and referencing applicable code sections. Interwest Consulting Group
will provide a clear, concise, and thorough comment listfrom which clients, designers, contractors, and
owners can work. Comment lists are delivered to our clients and other designated recipients (e.g.,
designers, contractors, owners) via email, FAX, and/or reliable overland carrier. If requested, Interwest
Consulting Group will transmit plan review comments, coordinate re -checks directly to the applicant
as required, and return completed plan review documents to the City for final approval.
Maximum Proposed Turnaround Time
We consistently complete plan reviews within these timeframes or sooner! We work hard to
accommodate any turn -around schedule desired by the jurisdiction. Multi -disciplinary reviews are
typically performed in our offices but we are available for onsite work when required and whenever
possible. We can furnish the following tiered turnaround:
Type of Job Maximum Turn Around Time
First Check Re -Check
RESIDENTIAL
New Construction
10 Calendar Days
5 Calendar Days
Addition
10 Calendar Days
5 Calendar Days
Remodel (T.I.)
10 Calendar Days
5 Calendar Days
NON-RESIDENTIAL
New Construction
14 Calendar Days
7 Calendar Days
Addition
10 Calendar Days
5 Calendar Days
Remodel (T.I.)
10 Calendar Days
5 Calendar Days
On -Site Consultant Services & Meeting Attendance
Interwest Consulting Group understands the City may require the services of an onsite plan reviewer
from time to time. We have full-time staff of experienced plan reviewers and licensed architects,
structural and civil engineers available to perform on -site plan review when requested. Also, many of
our inspection personnel are cross -trained and skilled in performing both front counter and inspection
duties as a potential added cost -savings to the City.
In addition, staff is available for pre -construction or pre -design meetings, field visits, contacts with the
design team, and support for field inspection personnel as -needed. With some reasonable limitations,
pre -construction and pre -design meetings associated with projects that we plan review are considered
part of the plan review service.
Electronic Plan Check Services
Interwest currently provides electronic plan review services for multiple jurisdictions throughout
California and we are prepared to provide electronic plan review services forthe City of La Quinta. More
and more jurisdictions are seeing the benefits of electronic permit and plan check, especially for large,
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complex projects. Electronic plan check services delivers many benefits to cities; instantaneous
comments to the developer, applicant or architect; secured accessibility to documents; and reduced
paper storage. Our staff is experienced providing electronic plan review and can work closely with the
City on any electronic plan check software program that is utilized. Our goal is always to collaborate
with and support the building department by providing thorough, accurate and timely plan reviews.
Plan Review Tracking Method & Billing Process
Our staff has experience working with most project tracking databases utilized by building
departments. Our staff will update electronic records and make project related database entries as
directed by the City.
Interwest Consulting Group uses a custom -designed database to maintain and track all plans
throughout the review process from the moment you request a pick-up and/or shipment to delivery of
the final, approved documents. Information such as project name, City's project number, assigned plan
reviewer(s), date documents were received, plan check cycle and completion date for current review
can be provided. In addition to standard phone communication, custom reports can be emailed
In addition, we can provide online tracking for the City with a custom -designed web template geared
to provide any reporting and information needs required.
Our staff is available during standard business hours to answer questions via phone or email regarding
the actual plan check in progress. We maintain active email accounts and our staff will be responsive
to any City or applicant needs. If we cannotspeak directlyto a caller, we will return calls in no laterthan
24 hours.
Special Projects
Interwest Consulting Group is able to accommodate special project plan check needs such as fast -track,
multi -phased, or accelerated plan checks. We establish project specific turn -around goals and
procedures with jurisdiction staff for these types of projects based on the complexity of the projects as
well as the construction schedule.
Interwest Consulting Group's staff of engineers and plans examiners will work with the City as well as
with applicants and designersto resolve all plan check issues.0urstaffwill deal directlywith applicants
and their designers during the plan check process to resolve all issues. Interwest Consulting Group will
furnish assigned personnel with all materials, resources and training necessaryto conduct plan checks,
including a current copy of the applicable City amendments, policies, procedures and forms.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES IN BUILDING INSPECTIONS
Building Inspection Services
Interwest Consulting Group will provide a certified building inspector to the City for a minimum of (20)
twenty hours and/or a minimum of (3) three days per week or on an as -needed basis. Interwest's staff
of ICC/CASp certified inspectors have performed inspection services on a wide variety of construction
projects including many large custom homes, new residential developments, and commercial,
institutional, essential service buildings and industrial projects such as power plants and electrical
wind turbines. When necessaryfor large orfast-track projects, multiple inspectors are available. We will
provide our inspectors with all hand tools, reference materials, equipment, cell phones as -needed for
performance of their duties. The City of La Quinta shall provide City
specific policy training and provide the necessary City maps, forms
and data entry training.
We understand that personality and customer service is crucial to BUILDING PERMIT
on-the-job success, therefore, we will select inspectors who are well
versed in customer service and skilled in dealingwith people both at
the public counter and in the field. All inspection personnel assigned
will be ICC and/or CASp certified as required. Our inspectors are be
able to read, understand and interpret construction documents,
truss drawings and calculations, prepare and maintain accurate records and reports, communicate
effectively orally and in writing and work effectively with contractors, the public and City staff.
Inspectors will possess knowledge of approved and modern methods, materials, tools and safety used
in building inspection and the most current building standards.
Our inspection services include but are not limited to:
• Perform all necessary building inspections in a timely and courteous manner.
• Resolve code interpretation issues in the field.
• Enforce compliance with the conditions of approval and the code requirements setforth on the
plans for which a permit was issued.
Observe each project at the completion of the various stages of construction for compliance
with the appropriate building code, State disabled access and energy regulations.
• Identify issues of non-compliance with applicable building codes.
• Ensure that adequate records are maintained for all building inspection activities.
• Administrative duties including but not limited to scheduling of inspections and record
keeping.
• Coordinate with the Code Enforcement Officer on building code violations.
• Coordinate with Public Works Inspectors on matters involving public water, sewer, storm
drainage and street improvements.
Inspections performed by Interwest's inspectors will be performed in accordance with the City's
adopted version of the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Green Building
Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code and the California Electrical Code. Projects
will also be inspected for conformance with the accessibility, noise and energy conservation
requirements as mandated by State of California Title 24 and all applicable ordinances. Interwest's
inspectors will inspect projects for conformance with approved drawings and specifications which will
include review of the permit documents to verify that onsite conditions are consistent with the
approved documents for square footage, setbacks, heights and any other applicable conditions. At the
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completion of inspections, Interwest's ins pectorswill complete all necessary City forms and documents
as required to provide seamless service and enter all inspection records into the City's
inspection/permit tracking system. Interwest's inspectors will participate in and attend inspection staff
meetings and training events sponsored by the City.
Staff assigned to the City of La Quinta will contact the Principal Building Inspector or Building Official
for interpretations, local ordinances, local preferences, alternate materials and exceptions/alternates
to the model codes. They will report directly to the Principal Building Inspector or other person
designated for all project -related work, items, if any, which cannot be resolved between the project
inspector(s) and the contractor. Interwest's inspectors will coordinate on all certificates of occupancy
to ensure that all City departments and regulatory agencies have approved the project.
Integration with City Staff & Departments
As municipal consultants to many jurisdictions, Interwest staff is highly adaptive to all processes and
procedures and quickly and seamlessly assimilates to your specialized requirements. All personnel are
cross -trained in municipal operations to successfully bridge across departments and are accustomed
to partnering, assisting, and coordinating with Planning, Public Works, Code Enforcement and other
vital City staff and departments.
Inspection Schedule
Interwest Consulting Group inspectors are familiar with a multitude of jurisdictional scheduling and
tracking systems and can quickly adapt to City requirements. Inspectors will provide inspections for all
inspection requests received. Emergency inspections (usually requests that pertain to a serious or
urgent life/safety issue) can be provided as they are needed; nights, weekends and holidays. Many of
our inspectors are also available to serve at the public counter when needed.
Tools & Equipment
Interwest Consulting Group provides all hand tools and basic safety equipment necessary for
inspectors to carry out duties.
Quality Assurance
Upon award of contract, our lead contact for the City will set up a face-to-face meeting with key City
staff to discuss any unique amendments or specifications required by your jurisdiction, billing
arrangements, contact information and any special requests you would like us to keep in mind.
All of our personnel work collaboratively with consistent communication between staff members for
advice, application of specific expertise and any unique project or client knowledge. Meetings to
coordinate and update all staff on current projects are held weekly, in addition, any special meetings
needed to address new developments or issues. We utilize a custom database to compile all client and
project information as it relates to any services we perform. We also develop and maintain ajurisdiction
file containing all pertinent client, project and billing information accessible to project managers and
assigned staff. Our technical and administrative staff is highly trained, attending seminars and
educational conferences to keep current on up-to-date industry methods and information. We provide
our inspection staff with, cell phones, laptops, and other equipment necessary for inspectors to carry
out their duties efficiently.
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Asa full -service company to government agencies, we pride ourselves in maintaining the best qualified
staff in the industry allowing us to match our people to fit your exact needs.
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Cost Proposal
Interwest has provided a cost proposal in a separate, sealed envelope as requested by the City of La
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Agreement for Contract Services
We have reviewed the terms and conditions identified in the City of La Quinta's Request for Proposal and
in the attached Sample Agreement. Interwest Consulting Group does not have any issues or exceptions
and would enter such agreement if awarded a contract.
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Signed Noi -Collusion Affidavit Form.
Following this page, we have provided a signed Non -Collusion Affidavit Form as requested by the City
of La Quinta.
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NON -COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT FORM
Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal
Ron Beehler
(name) hereby declare as follows:
I am Director, Building Safety Services of Interwes€ Consulting Group. Inc. ,
(Title)
(Company)
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 Lhe laws th State of California that the
foregoing is true and correct. .
Proposer Signature: `` w
Proposer Name: Ron Beehler, SE. CBO
Proposer Title: Director, Building Safety Services
Company Name: Interwiest Consulting Group, Inc.
Address: 431 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Ste. 200
Palm Springs, CA 92262
78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 760.777.7000
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The City of La Quinta reserves the right to abandon this RFP process and/or change
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.
CONSULTANT:
By: Interwest Consulting Group
Name: Ron Beehler, SE, CBO
Title Director. Building Safety Services
Date: January 10, 2018
78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 760.777.7000
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Ron Beehler, SE, CBO
Director of Building Safety Services
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Principal -in -Charge
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Ron utilizes experience gained through more than 35 years of hands on
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experience performing life safety, accessibility and structural plan reviews
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to successfully manage building departments, building department services
and high -profile building projects on behalf of public agencies throughout
California. Ron's experience includes establishing and coordinating on -site
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building department services for large multi -building projects and unique
Graduate coursework in Structural
fast paced development projects. Ron has served as Chief Building Official
and Geo-Technical Engineering
for multiple California public agencies including interim assignments. Ron
California State University Sacramento
has also provided building department assessments on behalf of municipal
BS, Civil Engineering
clients to identify inefficiencies and implement best practice improvements.
California State University, Chico
AA, Physical Science
Licensed as a Civil and Structural Engineer in California and Nevada, certified
Butte College, Oroville, CA
by the International Code Council as a Building Official, Plans Examiner and
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Building Inspector, Ron is uniquely qualified to evaluate and manage all
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building department services. His background includes the position of Chief
Structural Engineer
Building Official with the City of Sacramento directing a staff of 120
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engineers, plan reviewers and building inspectors, Chief of Engineering
Professional Civil Engineer
Design and Construction for the California National Guard and Senior
State of California I CE39404
Structural Engineer with the Office of Statewide Health Planning and
Structural Engineer
Development (OSHPD).
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Ron is dedicated to maintaining his knowledge of California building codes,
Professional Civil Engineer
laws and regulations related to building department operations. He
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frequently lectures and presents classes on technical topics on behalf of
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ICC and CABO Certified Building Official
professional organizations including CALBO and multiple International Code
ICC/ICBO Plans Examiner
Council Chapters throughout California and other western states. Ron
ICC/ICBO Building Inspector
attends structural and building code symposiums, lectures, and training
classes on a regular basis to ensure up-to-date knowledge of building code
Lecturer on Building Code Related Topics
requirements as they relate to state-of-the-art building design practices.
California Licensed General and
Electrical Contractor
PROJECT SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
National Earthquake Hazard Reduction
Director, Building Safety Services
Program Training
2006-Present Interwest Consulting Group
California Construction Law Training
Ron provides direct oversight of all Building Safety services including
Construction Claim Mitigation Training
coordination of all plan review and building inspection services, ensuring
Leadership Training
timely and responsive services. Ron works with building officials for our full
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service clients to insure timely and efficient services. Ron also manages and
A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S
provides direct oversight of plan review and inspection services for large,
Past President of San Joaquin ICC Chapter
complicated and fast paced projects on behalf our public agency clients.
of Building Officials
Chief Building Official
Vice president of Napa Solano ICC Chapter
2003-2006 City of Sacramento
Multiple Term Board of Director Member
for the Sacramento Valley Association of
Ron planned, directed and managed activities for a large 120-person
Building Officials
building department with oversight responsibilities for construction
inspections and plan review of 18,000 permitted projects annually. He
planned, organized, administered and evaluated staff work. Other duties
included report writing and presentations to community groups, city council
and professional organizations, and planning and administering a budget of
$13.6 million.
TSupervising
Engineer I Building Inspection Division
2002-2003 City of Sacramento
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Ron supervised plan review, managing plan intake and public counter
functions for 2 regional permit centers, trained and mentored staff, met
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with architects and engineers to resolve building code related issues,
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coordinated plan review for high profile projects, and worked with field
inspection supervisors and inspectors.
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Regional Compliance Officer I Senior Structural Engineer
1998-2002 CA State Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development
Ron supervised regional hospital inspection program coordinating field
inspection staff and approval of special inspection issues. He resolved
complicated code related inspection issues, and reviewed plans,
specifications and structural calculations for healthcare facilities. Ron
consulted with architects and engineers to resolve complex code
interpretation issues. He researched and investigated structural adequacy
of building materials and manufactured products, and verified proper loads,
forces and materials for the design of buildings and equipment anchorage.
Chief of Facilities Engineering
1991-1998 California National Guard
Ron supervised and planned work for engineering design and project
inspection staff, developed scope and budgets for projects, directed
preparation of plans from preliminary design through working drawings,
coordinated and approved project specifications and cost estimates,
negotiated and approved project changes, coordinated inspection activities,
resolved inspection disputes, represented National Guard/Military
Department at public meetings, conducted plan review for projects
designed by consultants, and presented design concepts and final designs.
Associate Structural Engineer
1987-1991 CA State Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development
Ron reviewed construction plans and specifications for new hospitals and
skilled nursing facilities for California Building Code and UBC requirements,
met with architects and engineers to resolve plan review issues, reviewed
field changes, investigated and resolved construction conflicts and other
administrative duties.
Associate Engineer I Architect
1983-1987 Sacramento County Building Dept/Plan Review Division
Ron reviewed construction plans and specifications, and structural
calculations for building code compliance, reviewed plans for residential,
multi -residential, commercial and industrial structures, and met with
designers to resolve code issues related to commercial and residential
structures.
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City Liaison
CA Registered Professional Civil Engineer
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CONSULTING Chris has over 34 years of successful management, planning, implementing, and
GROUP administering public works projects and programs. He brings a solid history of successful
management with over 23 years as a Public Works Director/City Engineer. He brings an
www.interwestgrp.com exemplary work ethic focusing on continuous process improvements while maintaining
the ability to effectively navigate politically sensitive environments.
CION He has managed an operational budget of over $39 million and a comprehensive Capital
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Improvement Program in excess of $1.6 billion. Supporting cities in Southern California ,
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering Chris has a wealth of knowledge in budget preparation; infrastructure maintenance;
University of Pittsburgh professional and construction contract negotiations; organizational development; project
Pittsburgh, PA
management; water, sewer and electrical utility operations and construction; engineering
R E G I S T R A T 1 O N S design; staff development; training and mentoring; complex engineering studies such as
C E R T I F I C A T 1 0 N S Development Impact Fees and assessment engineering; and public informational and
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P R O F E S S 1 O N A L Chris is a professional who brings solutions to our clients. He is flexible and open with his
A F F I L I A T I O N S communications and fosters a teamwork atmosphere in resolving challenges. He is
APWA -American Public Works committed to serving the needs of the client through strong leadership and a collaborative
Association, approach.
Southern California Chapter President
2012 SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
APWA -American Public Works City Engineer ) Senior Project Manager
Association, Coachella Valley Branch of 2012 — Present Interwest Consulting Group I CA
Southern CA, Chris provides various public works director and city engineer services to jurisdictions
President &Creator, 2000-2001
throughout Southern California. His responsibilities include: implementing and developing
City/County Engineers Association capital improvement programs and development impact fees; staff training, mentoring
Inland Empire President, 1996 and management; direction and supervision of professional, technical and maintenance
staff; program management over consulting contracts (design and construction
management professionals); completion of specialty projects; and coordination of issues
with public utilities.
Director of Public Works I City Engineer
2006 — 2011 City of Moreno Valley I CA
Managed a Public Works Department of 145 professional, technical, maintenance and
clerical staff with an operational budget of $39 million and Capital Improvement budget of
$180 million (comprehensive $1.6 billion). Public Works included seven divisions:
Administration, Engineering Land Development, Traffic, Capital Improvement Projects,
Maintenance (solid waste, street, storm drainage, graffiti, and fleet), Special Districts, and
the Moreno Valley Electric Utility.
Select Accomplishments:
- Completed a $25 million electric sub -station project and participated on the City's bond
team
- Reorganized the new City Electric Utility
- Completed a $1.6 million Veterans Memorial project within schedule and budget by
working with a citizen design committee
- Directed staff in the development of a comprehensive Capital Improvement Program
that reflects all projects to ultimate build -out of the City ($1.6 billion)
- Coordinated City regional projects with Caltrans, Western Riverside Council of
Governments, and the Riverside County Transportation Commission
- Completed a $10 million regional soccer facility (synthetic turf)
- Renegotiated the City's Solid Waste contract resulting in enhanced services and full
indemnification under AB 939 without additional costs to the City
Director of Public Works I City Engineer
1 2001 —2006 City of Pomona I CA
Supervised the Public Works Department of 97 professionals, which included
I N T E R W E S T Administration, Engineering, Development, Traffic, Capital Improvement Projects, Streets,
CONSULTING Stormwater, Graffiti Abatement, Facilities Maintenance, Building and Safety, and City
GROUP Communications.
www.interwestgrp.com Select Accomplishments:
- Developed a comprehensive Capital Improvement Program
- Developed a bond issue with Gas Tax proceeds to complete $10 million worth of street
rehabilitations and improvements
- Completed $2 million White Avenue beautification project fronting the L.A. County
Fairgrounds
- Established and implemented the City's Graffiti Abatement Program that improved
removal time to 24 hours
Director of Public Works I City Engineer
1996 — 2001 City of La Quinta I CA
Managed the Public Works Department of 20 professional, technical, and clerical staff.
This included Administration, Engineering, Development, Traffic, Capital Improvements
and Street Maintenance.
Select Accomplishments:
- Coordinated the development and implementation of La Quinta's first Development
Impact Fees
- Updated the City's $800,000/year Lighting and Landscape Assessments to conform to
Proposition 218
- Completed a $500,000 community pool and locker room/office facility project within
schedule and budget utilizing the design/build process
- Completed a $20 million assessment issue and coordinated the construction associated
with the assessment for public sewers, street improvements, and a downtown
beautification project
Director of Public Works I City Engineer
1991-1996 City of Chino Hills I CA
Held multiple positions while serving the City of Chino Hills. Was the first Director of Public
Works/City Engineering when the city was incorporated in December 1991. Established
and directed the Public Works Department of 40 employees (not including consultants)
under six divisions. These divisions included Administration, Engineering Design and
Development, Traffic and Roads, Water, Sewer, Drainage, Utility Operations, and
Facilities/Vehicle Maintenance and Operations. From 1992 - 1993, the Parks and
Landscape Maintenance Division (1972 Lighting and Landscape Act) was also under his
direction including a Parks and Landscape Manager and 15 employees.
Select Accomplishments:
Completed the $10 million extension of the ultimate improvements to Chino Hills
Parkway from Carbon Canyon Road (SR142) to the 60 freeway in Pomona
Developed the first Public Works Department for the City of Chino Hills after
Incorporation
- Supervised a $13M/year Water Utility operational budget for the City
- Developed the first Pavement Management System for Chino Hills
Developed and Streamlined the Final Map and Developer Entitlement process
Public Works Engineer II / Project Engineer III
1986 —1991 County of San Bernardino/Special Districts
Municipal Engineer
I1983 —1986 Westmoreland, Washington, Somerset, and Alleghany
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Counties in South Western PA
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Tom Hartung, CBo, rcc
1 Project Manager
N T E R W E S T Certified Building Official
CONSULTING Tom brings nearly 25 years of expert experience in building & safety department
GROUP administration. His experience includes budget preparation, personnel
www.interwestgrp.com mentoring and supervision, contract negotiations, department management,
procedures and project management.
R E G I S T R A T 1 O N S
Having served as the Building Official in the City of La Quinta for more than
CERTI F I CATIONS
20 years, he is intimately familiar with local and regional agencies and brings a
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strong background in managing municipal building departments. Complimenting
Certified Building Official
Tom's decades of experience is his ability to effectively communicate and
International Code Council / 812037
collaboratively work with contractors, engineers, developers and the public with
CABO Chief Building Official
what can sometimes be complex issues relating to development and building
ICC Building Inspector
issues.
PROJECT SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
Building Official
2013 — Present Interwest Consulting Group I CA
Tom is responsible for serving various clients through the effective delivery of
Building and Safety Services, including the establishment of timely and thorough
plan review, permitting and inspection policies and procedures in the most
efficient manner.
Building Official
1993 - 2012 City of La Quinta I CA
Tom was responsible for all department administration, staffing and budget
management of entire building department staff, including the daily
management of all plan reviews, inspection services and permit technician
processes. Tom worked closely with all City departments to establish effective
processes.
:T Oliver J. Roan,SE
1 CA Registered Professional Structural Engineer
Certified Plans Examiner
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CONSULTING Oliver possesses over 30 years of plan review and structural engineering
GROUP experience bringing a considerable depth and knowledge to all projects.
He has provided plan review services for a variety of commercial,
www.interwestgrp.com industrial, and residential building designs in conformance with the
California Building Codes, City of Los Angeles Building Codes, and County of
E D U C A T I O N Los Angeles Building Codes. His structural design and project management
Masters experience includes various low to mid -rise commercial, industrial, and
Civil Engineering/ Engineering Mechanics residential buildings using wood, masonry, steel, and concrete
California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, CA Construction.
Bachelors of Science, Civil Engineering He is a registered Structural and Civil Engineer in the State of California,
Chung Yaun University and is an ICC Certified Building Plans Examiner. His background has
REGISTRATION S provided him with the knowledge of city engineering policies and
CERTI F [CATIONS procedures, which is a proven asset when providing technical assistance to
CA Professional Structural Engineer engineers, architects, contractors, city personnel, and the public.
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CA Professional Civil Engineer teamwork and working independently. He is extremely skilled with the
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International Code Council / 858283 PROJECT SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
[CC Certified Building Plans Examiner
Civil/Structural Engineer I Plans Examiner
2012-Present Interwest Consulting Group
Provides plan review services for commercial, industrial, and residential
projects for municipalities.
Engineer Consultant
2010-2012 Various Clients I CA
Provided contract engineering services for plan checking, building design,
land -use and construction management for various residential alteration,
addition, and commercial tenant improvement projects.
Principal Civil Engineer
2008-2009 City of Newport Beach
Managed the City's Building & Safety Department plan check staff
providing technical and code support to the staff and customers.
Performed plan check services on complex projects. Participated in the
development of the Department Standard Operation Procedures by
preparing reports and letters.
Principal Civil Engineer
2008 City of Tustin
Supervised the Building Division and Community Development Department
plan check staff in permit counter and plan check services. Responsibilities
additionally included assisting inspectors in resolving field issues and the
coordination of professional consultant work. Attended Planning Design
Review meetings as the division representative.
TStructural Engineer I Supervisor
:..� 1989-2008 City of Los Angeles
Responsible for the management of plan check and permit services of San
I N T E R W E S T Pedro Branch Office. Provided technical advice to City staff in addition to
CONSULTING homeowners, engineers, architects, and construction communities.
GROUP Responsible for the plan check services of various major structures and
complex commercial and residential building design. Served as Plan Check
www.interwestgrp.com Supervisor and Department Preliminary Plan Check Engineer providing
technical advice to the design communities for various projects for the
Metro Office.
Structural Engineer Consultant
1979-1989 Various Consulting Firms I CA
Responsible for structural design and project management of various
multi -level heavy commercial, industrial and residential buildings. This
included a nine -story medical office building with concrete pan joist
construction, crane runway steel metal buildings, shopping centers,
warehouses, retail centers using concrete tilt -up or masonry construction,
mini -storage warehouses using cold formed and composite steel
construction, churches, gymnasiums, schools, town homes, tract houses,
and custom mansions with timber construction.
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Gilbert Petris A,, CBo
Chief Building Official I Plans Examiner I Building Inspector
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Gilbert brings more than 35 years of building official, plan reviewer and
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building inspection experience. His progressive and extensive knowledge of
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the building industry and municipal organizations translates to efficient
and effective services to our clients.
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He served 23 years at the City of Signal Hill with his most recent work as
E D u c A T I o N
their building official managing all administration and day-to-day
operations of the building department. He gave special attention to
Associate in Arts
Building Inspection Technology
developing and implementing several new procedures and processes that
Coastline Community College
resulted in a more streamlined and organized approach to plan review,
Various courses
inspections, budget and inter -department functions. His role also required
California State University, Los Angeles
close collaboration with City Council, public works, planning and
community development staff.
Emergency Management
California Specialized Training Institute
Gilbert is an excellent supervisor and communicates effectively with co-
workers, architects, engineers, property owners, and the general public,
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both verbally ann writing. and in He is known for his patienced intelligence,
and ability to advise and interpret building codes and standards from small
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to complex projects. These qualities deliver strong results when managing
ICC Certified Building Official
a building department.
ICC Residential Plans Examiner
PROJECT SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
ICC Combination Inspector
ICC Building Inspector
Building Official
ICC Electrical Inspector
2013-Present Interwest Consulting Group
ICC Mechanical Inspector
Serves Southern California clients in the capacity of building official
ICC Plumbing Inspector
managing all aspects of the building department; including timely plan
ICC Combination Dwelling Inspector
reviews, thorough inspections, accurate permit issuance and other
California —Safety Assessment Program
administrative duties.
Building Official
2010-2013 City of Signal Hill
Managed all aspects of the building department including; budget, plan
reviews, inspections, fee calculations, building processes, oil field services,
staff mentoring and management. Conferred with architects, contractors,
builders, oil operators and the general public in the field and office;
explained and interpreted building requirements and codes to ensure
compliance. Oversaw field inspections of industrial, commercial and
residential buildings during all stages of construction to confirm
compliance with all codes and regulations of the city, county, state and
federal agencies. Collaboratively worked with City Council members and all
department heads. Attended City Council and Planning Commission
Meetings.
Principal Building Inspector
1990-2010 City of Signal Hill
Responsible for Building Official duties including managing the budget, fee
calculations, plan checks and plan check processing, oil field inspections
and other various duties at the City of Signal Hill. As a principal building
inspector he performed complex inspection duties in several trade
specialties such as structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and finish
trade areas; ascertained conformance to the California building, plumbing,
Tmechanical and electrical codes, and pertinent provisions of State and
County health, environmental and oil code ordinances. Conducted field
review of plans and specifications; ensured proper installation of complex
building systems. Assisted in zoning, general land use and code
I N T E R W E S T enforcement inspections.
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GROUP Participated in Housing Rehabilitation Program activities; conferred and
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identified deficiencies. Conferred with architects, contractors, builders, oil
operators and the general public in the field and office; explained and
interpreted requirements and restrictions; issued permits for work to be
performed; provided technical assistance to other department staff.
Building Inspector/Public Works Inspector
1981-1990 City of Los Alamitos
Performed skilled inspection work to building, housing, zoning, mechanical,
plumbing and electrical codes and regulations governing new and existing
buildings and housing construction remodeling, repair and use. Inspected
the methods and practices for the installation of structural components,
fire and life safety features and systems, electrical plumbing and electrical
systems. Inspected excavation drainage systems.
Answered inquiries and maintained records of inspections activities. Made
pre -site inspections for permit applications and coordinated inspections
with other agencies and organizations. Inspected mobile homes and
mobile home parks. Responsible for repair and maintenance of all City
streets, buildings and parks.
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Tom Campbell, PE
CA Registered Professional Civil Engineer
Senior Plan Review Engineer
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Tom has 37 years of experience in the industry and has participated at the
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highest level in developing and disseminating the building codes with 15 years
in management of ICBO's Education Program. He led and directed work
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assignments relating to the development of technical publications based on the
UBC, IBC and IRC for use in classroom training of architects, engineers,
E D U C A T I O N
inspectors and code regulators. In addition, Tom delivered classroom
Bachelor of Science
instructional material to code enforcement personnel, architects, engineers
Civil Engineering
and contractors, and was a staff liaison and ICBO representative to one of five
California State Polytechnic University
San Luis Obispo, CA
code development committees charged with developing the 2000 International
Building Code.
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C E R T I F I C A T I O N S
His experience in the industry includes four years in the evaluation of new
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building materials and methods of construction; six years in the design, detail
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and plan review stages of industrial, commercial and residential structures; and
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over two years instruction of fundamental building design to graduate and
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senior level college architectural students.
ID Registered Professional Engineer
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UT Registered Professional Engineer
Supervising Plan Review Engineer
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2006-Present Interwest Consulting Group I CA
International Code Council / 1999
One of our longest standing Building and Safety professionals, Tom's main role
ICC Plans Examiner
is as engineer and lead plans examiner, performing comprehensive plan review
and client relations services for Southern California.
Senior Staff Engineer
1985-1986 1 2004-2006 International Code Council I CA
Reviewed technical test reports and prepared evaluation reports on the
provisions of the ICC model codes. Developed test standards for products not
in compliance with ICC codes.
Acquisition & Development Technical Engineer
2002-2004 International Code Council I CA
Developed, reviewed and recruited authors for technical publications for ICC
model code compliance.
Education Programs Manager
1988-2002 International Conference of Building Officials
Supervised and directed support and technical staff of 15, established and
maintained department budget, and scheduled training programs throughout
the US and internationally.
Engineer
1980-1985 Fred Ashton & Associates I CA
Performed structural design and details of industrial, commercial and
residential structures, coordinated structural design with architects, and
supervised draftsman.
Lecturer
1980-1985 California State Polytechnic University
Developed curriculum for and instructed graduate and senior level
architectural students in various aspects of structural design.
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CA Registered Professional Civil Engineer
Certified Access Specialist
N T E R W E S T
Certified Building Official
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Tony brings decades of Southern California knowledge and experience to the
jurisdictions we serve. Tony spent 31 years in the City of Irvine with 20 years in
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the Department of Public Works and the Department of Community
Development as a Senior Engineer. During this time, he also served as the
EDUCATION
Acting Building Official for the City of Morgan Hill.
BS, Civil Engineering
California Polytechnic University
Tony has 16 years of experience as a Principal Engineer Certified Inspector and
Pomona, CA
has worked as a Code Consultant. He is licensed in the States of California and
University California Irvine
Nevada and is an ICC Certified Building Official and Plans Examiner.
Management of Hazardous
Tony's background and familiarity with the design process keeps his plan
Materials Certificate
review skills sharp and insightful. His positive and personable attitude and
AA, Architectural Drafting
willingness to help make him a valuable addition to any project team.
Los Angeles Trade Tech
P R O J ECT SPEC I F I C EXPERI ENCE
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
Supervising Plan Review Engineer I Project Manager I Building Official
California State University Fullerton
2008-Present Interwest Consulting Group
Fullerton, CA
Building Official, Plan Review Engineer and performs management oversight
Continuing Education in Building Codes,
and comprehensive plan review for various jurisdictions, including Irvine and
Structural Engineering &
Lake Forest.
Performing Codes
GEN E R A L EXPERIENCE
R E G I S T R A T I O N S
C E R T I F I C A T 1 o N S
16 years of experience as a Principal Engineer Certified Inspection and
Code Consultant
CA Registered Professional Civil Engineer
Acting Chief Building Official for the City of Morgan Hill
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20 years as a Senior Engineer for the City of Irvine Public Works and
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Community Development Departments; responsible for a large percentage
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of Irvine high-rise project management from inception to completion
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3 years experience Public Works construction surveyor experience for the
ICBO/ICC Certified Building Official
City of Garden Grove; Multiple road widening projects
ICBO/ICC Plans Examiner
4 years structural design experience Bristol Industry.
Certified California Access Specialist
Private structural design 39 years.
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AWARDS
Edward's Theaters Complexes: at the Cities of Paramount, Irvine and
City Manager's Award for Outstanding
Norwalk
Engineering Contribution
City of Irvine,1991
Irvine Spectrum Entertainment Center: 900,000 square feet, 47 acres
grading and building plan check
Certificate of Accomplishment, City of
Irvine Chief Building Official for
KOII Center Irvine: 6-Story, high-rise building, with Over 1,500,000 square
Outstanding Accomplishment
feet and post -tensioned parking structures
City of Irvine, 1994
Jamboree Center Irvine: 2,000,000 square feet high-rise building; provided
grading and building plan check
UCI Center: 500,000 square feet of retail, office and entertainment space.
Developed computerized plan check project for the City of Irvine.
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1 CA Registered Professional Civil Engineer
Senior Plan Check Engineer
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CONSULTING Chandra has more than 30 years of experience in structural engineering,
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industrial facilities. He has designed steel and concrete structures for
www.interwestgrp.com nuclear, petro-chemical and gas plants. His experience also includes more
than 15 years of plan checking for the County of Riverside for engineering
E D U C A T I O N and non-structural plans for all types of buildings.
Master of Science
Civil & Structural Engineering Chandra has a calm, diplomatic management style where he concentrates
University of Illinois on the complicated task at hand resolving issues and solving problems
Champaign, IL quickly and easy to the satisfaction of all parties involved.
R E G I S T R A T I O N S PROJECT SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
CERTI F 1 CATIONS
CA Registered Professional Civil Engineer Plan Check Engineer
147213 2014-Present Interwest Consulting Group I CA
International Code Council / 5123683 Chandra serves a variety of clients on a contract basis providing
Building Plans Examiner comprehensive plan review services. His recent projects include several
industrial tilt -up buildings in Mira Loma, track homes for various
developers, and the Racetracks in Palm Springs. Performed Electronic Plan
reviews for City of Santa Clarita and Pomona.
Plan Check Engineer
1999-2014 County of Riverside I CA
Responsibilities included plan review for residential, industrial, commercial
and miscellaneous structures for both engineering and non -engineering
issues. Worked with outside engineers, architects and other consultants to
coordinate and resolve plan review related issues to expedite permit
processing and field problem resolution. Helped junior engineers,
inspectors and front counter staff to resolve any code related issues.
Principal Engineer
1980-1983 Parsons Corporation I CA
1987-1999
Responsibilities included design of steel and concrete structures for petro-
chemical plants, gas plants and industrial facilities. Prepared and checked
structural design calculations, cost estimates and construction drawings.
Extensive use of in-house computer programs and other structural
programs in preparing calculations and drawings. Supervised four to six
junior engineers and CAD operators in producing construction documents.
Prepared cost estimates and man-hour estimates for future and ongoing
projects.
Senior Engineer
1983-1987 Sargent and Lundy I CA
Work included design of steel and concrete structures for nuclear power
plant buildings. Prepared structural calculations for reinforced concrete
and steel structures for reactor building and auxiliary building per NRC
requirements. Worked on job site for two years to resolve construction
problems and coordinated field activities.
Hossein Afrouzeh, ME, EE
CA Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer
N T E R W E S T
CA Registered Professional Electrical Engineer
CONSULTING
Hossein is a licensed electrical and mechanical engineer with a rich
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background in the industry, including 10 years of construction experience
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and 35 years of design, construction management support experience, and
plan review engineering. He is a well-rounded project leader with strong
interpersonal and communication skills with ability to lead a design team
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of Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing engineers to adhere to the client
Masters of Science
and code requirements. He is familiar with the preparation of contract
Engineering Science &
Management,
documents for mid -rise multi -residential, commercial, industrial, and
California Polytechnic State
educational buildings, and he has been responsible for the electrical
University Pomona, 1981
system design for many projects from inception to completion including
construction administration and commissioning of medium voltage power
Bachelor of Science
Electrical Engineering
distribution systems, substations, lighting and power, fire alarm, and
Tehran Poly Technique/Amir Kabir
security systems.
University,1971
Hossein is organized and proactive, ensuring that projects are always
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moving forward. He is able to multitask and manage several projects at
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varying levels of development, and has the intuitive problem -solving skills
CA Registered Professional
to identify project issues and bring them to resolution quickly and
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effectively. Hossein has the interpersonal and communication skills to keep
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the client and design community apprised of a project's status, and he is
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able to work in a complex technical environment, understanding and
interpreting the impact of changes. His wealth of experience and breadth
of expertise make him a true asset to any City.
PROJECT SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
Senior Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Plan Review Engineer
2015-Present Interwest Consulting Group
Plan reviewing for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Energy
Engineering for some of the state of California cities such as Long Beach,
Pomona, Tustin, Corona, Rossville, Lake Forest, Monterey Park, Irvine,
Fresno, county of Napa, and city of Sanger. Projects include midrise
Residential and Hotels with subterrain parking garages, manufacturing
facilities, wineries, industrial facilities including hazardous areas, shopping
centers, private medical facilities, private schools, Port of Long Beach Pier
and Terminal facilities including medium voltage distribution system, pump
station projects and administration buildings, midrise office buildings, oil
and gas facilities, regular shell and TI for various facilities, restaurant and
fast food entities, retails and grocery stores.
Lead Senior Electrical Peer Review Engineer
2013-2015 FTRNV. International / SBG Jeddah
In this position, Hossein was in charge of reviewing and commenting on
documents and specifications prepared by design consultants, as well as
final construction documents and shop drawings prepared by contractors.
He provided technical comments for implementation within the package
before submitting them for construction. He was additionally responsible
for the review and verification of electrical loads of manufacturer material
submittals for HVAC and plumbing systems; review of medium and low
voltage distribution systems single line diagrams for normal and
emergency networks; review and verification of medium voltage switching
G� stations, substations, and transformer rooms for physical layout and code
compliance; review of project cable tray systems for low and medium
voltage distributions; review of overall lighting and power distribution
I N T E R W E S T systems; prepared technical report for project surge protection device and
CONSULTING GROUP lighting requirements to implement; prepared method statement for
construction procedures and sequence of events for medium voltage
vvww.interwestgrp.cum switchgears and transformers for site construction crew to follow;
preparation of systems voltage drop, short circuit and coordination system
with Schneider Eco dial and ETAP software; review of overall system for
constructability and provided with required refinements; periodic
construction site visits for genera; QAQC and coordination.
Principal & Director of Operations
1987-2013 Procedure Engineers, Inc.
He was responsible for the preparation of proposals for MEP engineering
fee per architectural design development package and required scope of
work; preparation of contract and negotiation with client; attending kick-
off meeting with client and project team to refine scope of work and
overall project time line; review required electrical system design and set
up procedure and general guide line for assigned engineer to follow;
review and plan check of prepared electrical drawings for code
compliance, project requirements and specification; quality control and
quality assurance of all MEP drawings or general conformity and
coordination with all disciplines; attending progress meetings with client
and other project team for coordination and scheduling; supervising of
preparation of final project construction documents and bid package and
helping client during bid; periodic site meeting for conformity of
construction with contract documents; preparation of in-house procedure
and guide lines for QC and QA; general over view of company personnel
requirements including hiring and lay-offs; projects cost control and
monitoring based on man-hour used on a bi-weekly basis; project
scheduling, project management and day-to-day operation of team of
engineers and designers; preparation computer software for basic
electrical calculations.
Electrical Department Manager
1984-1987 Malcolm Lewis Associates
In this position, he was responsible for providing man-hour estimates for
electrical system design for all potential projects; attending project start-
up meeting; preparation of design guide and general design development
sketches for electrical designer to proceed with design; day to day
supervising of electrical design team and coordinating design progress with
other disciplines; attending client progress meeting and coordination with
other design team; plan check electrical design package for code
conformity and against other disciplines drawings for electrical
requirements; prepare and update department design guide lines and
procedures; review design drawings and construction documents for
construction codes compliance and governmental regulations; project
scheduling and project management.
Electrical Engineer & Department Deputy
G� 1981-1987 Elliot Group
For this architectural and engineering company, Hossein was in charge of
I N T E R W E S T the preparation of preliminary, conceptual, design development and
CONSULTING working drawings for mostly commercial and industrial buildings. He also
GROUP reviewed and commented on electrical designer's drawings for code
conformity and scope of work. He was the electrical project manager for
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electrical system for new renovations. He met with clients to discuss
project progress in different design stages for their review comments and
preparation of required answers. He also assisted the Department
Manager with day to day issues and providing with required solutions, and
trained electrical designers with new code requirements and electrical
calculations.
Technical Director & Construction Site Liaison
1973-1979 Modern Osloob
While he was with this construction company, he was responsible for the
review of MEP construction documents for major equipment for project
construction cost estimates; the preparation of bid submittal for
presenting to board of directors for approval and submit to government
agencies; attending Bid opening meetings and processes; attending to
contract award ceremony for getting to know all construction team players
and client representative; the preparation of equipment and material
submittals and submit to consultant for approval; ordering approved
equipment with opening letter of credit with manufacturers which were
mostly Europe and USA; the approval of requested purchase order from
construction site per drawings and spec and material tracking; attending
weekly construction progress meeting with all team players and client;
construction site visit and verification of work in progress per design
drawings and spec; preparation of monthly pay request per work done and
review with client representative for approval; the preparation of required
RFI's and process through proper channels and follow up for final direction;
the preparation of punch list for closing of the project and check for
required corrections; finalizing of the project and hand over to user groups
of client.
T Jawnes Morthicu ft
ICC Plans Examiner & Building Inspector
N T E R W E ST With over 30 years of experience, James and Plans Examiner Professional,
CONSULTING has an extensive record of successfully reviewing all phases of highly -
GROUP complex construction projects. James has served various positions with the
City of Irvine throughout his career. Accomplished in all duties, including
www.interwestgrp.com plan review and approval, regulatory compliance, code interpretation,
code enforcement, and project acceptance.
E X P E R T I S E PROJECT SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
Plans Examination Plans Examiner
Code Interpretation
Construction Concept I Scope 2015 -Present Interwest Consulting Group I California
Project Management James provides plans examination reviews for various Central Valley and
Code Enforcement
Southern California jurisdictions.
E D U C A T I O N Plans Examiner
A.A. in Civil Engineering 1 1994 - 2014 City of Irvine I Irvine, CA
Saddleback Community College, 1981
James provided information to architects, engineers, contractors,
C E R T I F I C A T I O N S homeowners and developers regarding Building Codes, Local Codes and
International Code Council1879908 State Codes including Title 24 handicap and energy requirements. He plan
ICC Building Plans Examiner checked and approved rom additions, patio covers, solar installations, spa
ICC Building Inspector installations, and all tenant improvements plans including high rises in
compliance with City building codes and standard plans, State Codes and
California Building Codes.
Street Lighting Specialist
1988 - 1994 City of Irvine I Irvine, CA
James supervised and maintained the City's street lighting and landscape
maintenance districts; develop and administer the districts budgets;
Updates annual assessment land use codes and parcel information;
prepare and present engineer's reports and related staff reports to City
Council and Finance Commission.
Plan Check Technician
1986 - 1988 City of Irvine I Irvine, CA
James provided plan check and approval statuses to room additions, spa
installations, and patio covers in compliance with City Building Codes, State
Codes and Uniform Building Codes.
Engineering Technician
1985 - 1986 City of Irvine I Irvine, CA
James performed routine review of tract maps, parcel maps, grading plans,
landscape plans; check improvements plans for general conformance with
City Standards. Assisted in development and review of design policies and
standards.
Engineering Aide III
1981-1985 County of Orange I Orange, CA
James was a draft man for grading, bike trails, street improvement plans,
storm drains, and other County projects using Intergraph CAD system;
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design, draft and write construction specifications for minor County
funded projects.
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N T E R W E S T
Wayne has over 25 years of industry experience relating to electrical,
CONSULTING
mechanical and plumbing systems. He is familiar with all MEP requirements
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and the complexities of code compliance including Title 24 codes. He has
worked with and within municipalities, filling both the City employee and
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consultant role, and has cultivated a productive approach that balances a
commitment to compliance with all City requirements and a partnership
E D U C A T I O N
with the design community.
Aviation Electrician's Mate,
U.S. Navy,1975-1977
Having started as an inspector, Wayne brings field experience and hands-on
expertise to his plan reviews. He has a solid work ethic and prides himself
GED, Southport High School,
on providing excellent customer service, working closely with the client and
Southport, IN, 1975
the general public to ensure a thorough plan check that satisfies all parties.
R E G I S T R A T I O N S
PROJECT SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
C E R T I F I C A T I O N S
International Code Council / 52111414
Plans Examiner
ICC Commercial Electrical Inspector
2015-Present Interwest Consulting Group
ICC Certified Electrical Plans Examiner
2008-2015 City of Santa Clarita
ICC Certified Building Plans Examiner
2007-2008 JAS Pacific
AFFILIATIONS
Wayne performed municipal building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and
Board Member, Plumbing and
energy plan reviews for compliance with Title 24 Codes. His responsibilities
Solar/Alternative Energies Advisory Board,
included the review of all commercial projects for new building, tenant
College of the Canyons,
Santa Clarita, CA
improvements, additions, remodels, etc. for compliance. Projects ranged
from small kiosks at the local mall to a multi -million -dollar firm restoration
and storage facility. In this position, Wayne gained experience in reviewing
projects for OSHPD-3 compliance with MEP requirements. He also assisted
in local code adoptions and helped to establish plan check policies.
Plans Examiner/Building Inspector
2003-2007 Town of Prescott Valley, AZ
Wayne started with the Town as a Building Inspector. His duties included
combination inspections on all aspects of residential and commercial
construction. After 6 months, he was promoted to plans examiner. His
responsibilities then included examination of residential and commercial
construction documents and plans for compliance with the adopted Codes
of the Town of Prescott Valley. Projects ranged from single family homes to
200,000 square foot hospitals to 6,500 seat arenas.
Project Manager, Estimator, Field Superintendent
1999-2002 East-West Electric, Inc., FL
Wayne estimated, managed, and worked as a working Foreman on Electrical
installations for Commercial, Industrial, and Retail Projects including
complete electrical systems, fire alarm systems, and all related control
systems with up to 18 electricians working under his supervision. He worked
on light engineering, basic enclosed conduit systems for fire alarm, nurse
call, duress, telco, and lighting control, using Notifier Fire Systems, Simplex
Fire Systems, and Tek-Tone Nurse Call Systems. Projects included Jett Blue
Estates; a Custom Celebrity Home in Ocala, FL; Tiffany Jewelry Store; Blue
Martini Night Club; and many more.
Assistant Golf Professional
1997-1999 Countryside Country Club, FL
Golf instruction, retail pro -shop duties, tournament play.
I N T E R W E S T Lead Journeyman Electrician
CONSULTING 1996-1997 Canyon State Electric, FL
GROUP Wayne supervised and performed installations with up to 12 electricians
www.interwestgrp.com working under his direction. He installed energy management system
components. Projects include Home Depot, OfficeMax, PetCo, and Ross.
Lead Journeyman Electrician
1995-1996 Helix Electric, Inc.
Wayne supervised and performed installations of complete conduit systems
for Nurse Call, Duress, Fire Alarm, Telco, and electrical systems with up to
25 electricians working under his supervision. He installed and terminated
Dome lights and pull cords as well as intercom systems, and supervised
complete electrical and call systems for an Ambulatory Surgery Center.
Other projects include Sunset Galleria Mall (fiber optic lighting installation),
and a Levi -Strauss Distribution Center (control systems, conduit and wire
with all terminations and testing systems).
Owner/Operator
1989-1995 Webb Electric
Wayne operated a small electrical contracting company in Santa Fe, New
Mexico, performing high -end residential and light commercial installments.
Barry Lewis, ICC
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N T E R W E S T
With more than 40 years of on-the-job construction trade experience,
CONSULTING
Barry has worked in local government since 1998. He has successfully
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coordinated and scheduled a wide range of residential, commercial, and
multi -family projects including major seismic retrofits in Los Angeles and
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San Francisco. He is a meticulous plans examiner. From 2004 to 2013,
Barry reviewed all the commercial building projects in non -incorporated
E D U C A T I O N
Riverside County including a $100 million expansion to the Desert Hills
Graduate of Supervisor Academy of
Premium Outlet stores in Cabazon.
Riverside County
Barry is known for his resourcefulness in solving problems and maximizing
Graduate of Management Academy of
results, his ability to balance long range vision with attention to detail, and
Riverside County
his efficiency in promoting a positive and productive work environment.
R E G I S T R A T 1 0 N S
C E R T I F I C A T I O N S
PROJECT SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
International Code Council / 1100110
Plan Reviewer I Building Inspector
ICBO Building Inspector
2013-Present Interwest Consulting Group
ICBO Mechanical Inspector
Barry serves a variety of clients on a contract basis providing
ICBO Plumbing Inspector
ICBO Plans Examiner
comprehensive plan review and building inspections.
ICBO Residential Combination Inspector
Plans Examiner I Building Inspector
ICC Commercial Building Inspector
ICC Commercial Mechanical Inspector
1998-2013 County of Riverside
ICC Commercial Plumbing Inspector
As a plans examiner he reviewed residential, multi -family, housing tracts,
ICC Commercial Plans Examiner
hotel, commercial and industrial projects. He reviewed all the commercial
ICC Residential Combination Inspector
building projects checking plans and recommending changes regarding life
Licensed General Contractor
safety items, Type V structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
insisting on conformance to model codes and regulations. He regularly
consulted with architects, engineers, and other interested personnel
regarding structural, safety, and code requirements of building design. As a
field inspector, he inspected work during progress to determine the use of
authorized materials and methods and ordered corrections if work was
found to be in violation of standards.
Owner
1977-1998 Lewis Construction
Selected, hired, trained, supervised and scheduled a staff of 15 employees
in the pursuit of building new homes, apartment buildings and
condominiums. Managed projects from start to finish, reviewed plans and
developed schedules with architects, contractors and sub -contractors.
Notable Projects:
Abbott Laboratories
La Quinta Brewery
Bailey Winery
Longshadow Ranch Winery
Big 0 Tires Distribution Center
Lucent Technologies
Callaway Winery
Lumber Liquidators
Cougar Winery
McDonalds
Desert Hills Premium Outlets
Miramonte Winery
Doffo Winery
Montessori School
Double Tree
Ponte Winery and Hotel
Five Guys
Robert Renzoni Vineyards & Winery
Food For Less
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa
In-N-Out
Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards
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E D U C A T I O N
AA, Physical Geography
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA - 1997
U.S. Coast Guard Training Center
Yorktown, VA - 1988
Navy Fleet Training Group
San Diego, CA- 1987
U.S. Coast Guard Training Center
Cape May, NJ - 1986
R E G I S T R A T I O N S
C E R T I F I C A T I O N S
International Code Council l 5009643
ICC Certified Building Official
ICC Certified Building Code Official
ICC Certified Building Inspector
ICC Certified Plumbing Inspector
ICC Certified Electrical Inspector
ICC Certified Mechanical Inspector
ICC Certified Plans Examiner
Van W ifnger, CB0
Building Official I Senior Plans Examiner I Building Inspector
Van brings more than 30 years of construction and operations experience, as well as 18
years of industry experience in the areas of plan review, field inspection, and building
administration for a variety of jurisdictions in California and Nevada. He is known for his
ability to efficiently and methodically review plans for a variety of projects according to
all applicable building laws, ordinances, and regulations. His certifications coupled with
his extensive work experience give him added depth and knowledge on the most current
building regulations, resulting in thorough and complete plan reviews for our clients. He
is very active within industry associations and utilizes his on -going education to
continually enhance and improve the level of service we provide to our clients.
Van is known for his energetic leadership style and ability to efficiently multi -task on
projects. He is also quick in assessing situations and creating solutions at the front counter,
behind the scenes, and during site inspections.
P R O J E C T S P E C I F I C EXPERI E N C E
2006 - Present Interwest Consulting Group, Inc.
Building Official, Senior Plans Examiner, Senior Building Inspector
■ 2014-2016 Ventura County, High Desert, and Eastern Sierra communities
Building & Safety Services Manager- Northern LA County
• 2015-Present
Assistant Building Official - Contract Services
Plan review coordination and staff support for City of Santa Clarita
Building & Safety Division. Responsible for coordination and training for four
associate engineers, three assistant engineers, as well as additional support staff.
• 2014 Southern CA — Contract Services
Post -Disaster Safety Assessment
Combination Inspector Plan Review Manager
CALBO Emergency Preparedness Coordination and quality control of plan review services for approximately
Committee Member twenty-five Southern California client cities and counties. Responsible for
training, coordinating, and oversight for seven plans examiners and plan review
engineers, as well as two support staff.
■ 2012- 2014 Contract Services
Building Official
2008 - 2011 City of Wlldomar, CA
Senior Building Inspector I Plans Examiner
Van worked in the City of Wildomar for a number of years in different capacities
performing plan review, inspection, and building department administration.
• 2007-2008 Clark County, NV & Southern Nevada
Building & Safety Manager
Plan review services and processing serving Clark County in Southern Nevada.
■ 2006-2007 City of Long Beach, CA
Senior Plans Examiner
TPerformed non-structural and minor structural plan review for commercial and
Z. residential construction for multiple contract municipalities including the City of
t. Long Beach.
I N T E R W E S T 2003 - 2006 Berryman & Henigar I Pleasanton I Santa Ana, CA
CONSULTING
GROUP Senior Building Inspector I Deputy Building Official
Performed plan checks, inspection, and building department administration in the cities of
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2003 Mono County I Bridgeport, CA
Building Inspector II/ Plans Examiner
Residential and commercial plan check and building inspection serving communities of the
eastern Sierra from Bishop to Topaz, California.
1999 - 2003 Charles Abbott Associates I Torrance, CA
Combination Inspector
Residential, commercial, and industrial building inspection serving communities of Mission
Viejo and Dana Point, California; and Pahrump, Nevada.
Edward cooks, cx mi, mo, icc
Certified Building Official I Building Inspector
N T E R W E S T
Ed is a Certified Building Official and Inspector with a wealth of knowledge
CONSULTING
and over 17 years of progressive experience serving municipalities in
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Southern California. His background includes plan checking, staff training,
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and supervision of inspection staff. Ed has also worked in the field as a
construction superintendent, which provides him with a working
knowledge of construction practices as well as interpretation of plans.
E D U C A T I O N
Leadership Academy, ,
He is dedicated to maintaining his knowledge of building codes and
City of corona
construction practices by attending various training seminars and
Corona, CA I
workshops. He brings hands-on experience with a proven record of
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maintaining a high standard of quality and productivity ensuring successful
Organizational Leadership and
project completion.
Conflict Resolution Management
Development Certificate
Ed makes a solid contribution by developing firm partnerships with staff,
2009
developers, and the public to achieve the goals of our clients. He maintains
Construction Technology,
a productive environment by conducting thorough inspections and
Riverside Community College
delivering a high level of customer service in a professional manner. He is
Riverside, CA
2008
highly valued as a problem solver.
Rockhurst University PROJECT SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
Kansas City, MO
2004 Inspector Supervisor and Plans Examiner
Associated Technical College 2010-Present Interwest Consulting Group I CA
1988 Ed served the City of Costa Mesa as an Inspection Supervisor and the Cities
REG ISTRATI ONS of Pomona and Corona as Senior Inspector and Plans Examiner, further
C E R T I F I C A T I O N S broadening his professional skills. Ed provides scheduling and training of
International Code Council / 5050260 City Inspection team in addition to performing inspections of residential
ICC Building Official and commercial projects of all sizes, including plan review as it pertains to
ICC Building Plans Examiner each permit. Ed enforces all applicable State codes and City ordinances for
ICC Building Inspector each discipline as directed by plans. He also supervises schedules &
ICC Plumbing Inspector workloads for inspection and permit staff; performs non-structural plan
UPC Plumbing Inspector
ICC Residential Electrical Inspector check for code compliance; and corresponds with the public & city staff on
IAPMO Mechanical Inspector 1090505 issues or tasks needed to fulfill department duties. Additionally, Ed
provides continuing education for staff, public, contractors, engineers, &
California OES Certified SAP Evaluator architects as -needed to provide guidance within code parameters.
P R O F E S S 1 0 N A L Building Inspector II
A F F I L I A T I O N S
IAPMO Orange Empire Chapter Chairman 2002-2010 City of Corona I CA
International Code Council (ICC) National Ed handled inspections for all phases of residential and commercial
Member projects. He performed plan check, permit issuance, front counter and
International Code Council (ICC) Orange corresponding, customer service, planning and public works assistance
Empire Chapter Member pertaining to building permits, and investigative processes for code
enforcement of municipal codes and practices. Ed also trained staff and
public on building codes, updates, and general information for successful
project completion.
Building Inspector 1
2000-2002 SFA & Associates I CA
Ed provided entry-level inspections under general supervision for
residential and commercial permits. He enforced all State and City codes
for compliance with approved plans.
Superintendent of Custom Homes Division
c:= 1997-2000 Executive Plumbing, Heating & Air I CA
Ed installed plumbing for new structures including homes, tilt up buildings,
N T E R W E S T and new tract model projects. Scope of work included project approval,
CONSULTING plan drawings, product purchase, installation, completion of product, and
GROUP customer service as needed. He coordinated with employees to complete
projects as scope and contracts stipulated.
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CONSULTING
E D U C A T I O N
Construction Technology
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA
R E G I S T R A T I O N S
C E R T I F I C A T I O N S
International Code Council / 5073719
ICC Certified Building Inspector
UBC Certified Building Inspector
ICC Certified Combination Inspector
ICC Combination Inspector Uniform Codes
ICC Certified Electrical Inspector
ICC Certified Mechanical Inspector
UMC Certified Mechanical Inspector
ICC Certified Plumbing Inspector UPC
IAPMO Plumbing Inspector
No. N90898
IAPMO Mechanical Inspector
No. N98804
Daniei R.a,, McCance
ICC Building Inspector
Daniel is an ICC Certified Building Inspector and possesses over 10 years of experience
providing building inspection services to various jurisdictions in Southern California. Daniel
holds a vast number of ICC certifications and has a thorough understanding of the principles
and procedures of record keeping and report preparation. He brings a wealth of hands-on and
diverse knowledge in building inspections for both residential and commercial arenas.
Daniel develops solid partnerships with staff, developers, and the public to achieve the goals of
the client. He maintains a productive environment by providing thorough inspections,
maintains excellent communication and delivers a high level of customer service in a
professional manner always.
PROJ E C T S P EC I F I C EXPERI ENC E
Building Inspector
2007 — Present Interwest Consulting Group I CA
Perform inspection services of all phases of residential, industrial, commercial building,
and accessibility inspection at various client locations. Clients include but are not limited
to the cities of Pomona, Big Bear Lake, Perris, and San Jose.
Building Inspector
2002 — 2007 Willdan Engineering I CA
Performed Building Inspection services to various clients. Provided inspection for a
variety of commercial projects, multi -unit tract homes, large custom homes, and tenant
improvements.