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Home My WebLink AboutWilldan EngineeringCITY OF LA QUINTA CALIFORNIA Proposal On -Call Plan Review and Inspection Services May 22, 2026 -7*,. .♦�� }}t .'^ate '' � � � • y - s . . fro-, W"WILLDAN May 22, 2026 City of La Quinta Attn: AJ Ortega — Building Official 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 Submitted via email: aortega@laquintaca.gov Subject: On -Call Building Plan Review and Inspection Services Dear AJ Ortega: Willdan Engineering appreciates the opportunity to submit this proposal to the City of La Quinta to provide Building and Safety Services. For more than 61 years, Willdan has been a trusted leader in municipal and infrastructure engineering, delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions that support the success of public agencies across California. Our multidisciplinary expertise spans building and safety, fire services, code enforcement, public works, planning, public financing, and construction management, enabling us to provide integrated, high -quality services tailored to each client's needs. We are a one -stop resource for professional, collaborative services to local and regional Government Municipalities. The advantages of partnering with Willdan include: Our Commitment to La Quinta — Willdan is greatly committed to advancing the City of La Quinta's Building & Safety Division's goals. Willdan Engineering presently provides building and safety services to a vast number of jurisdictions throughout California. In this capacity, we provide a full range of services including building and safety plan review, permit issuance, inspection, Building Official services, and code enforcement. Willdan provides similar services to local jurisdictions including City of Desert Hot Springs, City of Indian Wells, City of Rancho Mirage, City of Coachella, City of Palm Desert, Riverside County, and many additional municipalities. We are familiar with the area and the expectation for quality customer service to the community and its residents. ■ ICC Preferred Provider— Willdan is one of the few Consultants in the industry nationwide recognized as a Preferred Provider by the International Code Council (ICC). Our knowledgeable Team offers ICC approved training sessions to Municipalities upon request; with continuing education credits (CEUs) applicable towards obtaining or maintaining ICC Building Code Certifications. ■ Customer Service — Our customer service philosophy emphasizes clear communication, responsiveness, and accessibility to residents, contractors, and City staff. We are equally dedicated to delivering efficient and transparent plan review services, ensuring that submittals are processed promptly, feedback is clear and actionable, and applicants are guided smoothly through the review and approval process. By maintaining open communication and close coordination between our plan review and inspection teams, we help prevent delays, resolve issues early, and ensure a seamless transition from plan approval to construction. We prioritize timely inspections, transparent coordination, and collaborative problem -solving to keep projects on track while upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. This customer - focused approach not only facilitates development but also enhances public confidence in the City's building and safety services. 909.386.0200 1 650 E. Hospitality Lane, Suite 400, San Bernardino, CA 92408 www.willdan.com Page Two May 22, 2026 Patrick Johnson, PE, CBO, Director of Building and Safety, is authorized to contractually bind Willdan. Corrie Kates, CBO will serve as Project Manager and will oversee all day-to-day services provided to the City. They can be reached as shown below: Patrick Johnson, PE, CBO Vice President of Building and Safety Willdan Engineering 2401 E Katella Ave, Suite 300 Anaheim, CA 92806 909.915.4361 pjohnson@willdan.com Corrie Kates, CBO Sr. Project Manager/Building Official Willdan Engineering 650 E Hospitality Lane, Suite 400 San Bernardino, CA92408 909.486.1911 ckates@willdan.com This proposal shall remain valid for at least ninety (90) days from date of submission. All staff assigned to provide services to the City is free of any conflict of interest. As demonstrated in our proposal, our team possess the skills and experience required to address the City's needs. We have reviewed and understand all elements of the City's RFP and will perform the services and adhere to the requirements as described. We look forward to providing services to the City of La Quinta and its community. Respectfully submitted, WILLDAN ENGINEERING �---_ Patrick Johnson, PE, CBO Vice President of Building and Safety V/ Dnrso 19 1. Firm Background, Qualifications, Experience....................................................................1 2. References.........................................................................................................................3 3. Fee Schedule.....................................................................................................................4 4. Complementary Services..................................................................................................5 5. Staffing and Project Organization......................................................................................7 7. Disclosures......................................................................................................................13 Appendix Acknowledgement of Insurance Requirements (attachment 2) Non -Collusion Affidavit (attachment 3) ■ Acknowledgement of Addenda (attachment 4) ■ Suggested Changes to "Agreement for Contract Services" ■ Key Staff Resumes Wl*" On -Call Plan Review & Inspection Services COMPANY OVERVIEW Willdan Engineering (Willdan), a California corporation since 1964, is a subsidiary of Willdan Group, Inc., a publicly traded Delaware corporation. Services are provided to nationwide clientele through three subsidiary firms —Willdan Engineering, Willdan Energy Solutions, and Willdan Financial Services —that offer a portfolio of diversified strengths. Throughout our 60-year history, Willdan has been a consistent industry leader providing all aspects of municipal, infrastructure, and transportation engineering; program management; financial consulting; municipal planning; environmental; energy -related services, along with a full complement of related disciplines. Dedicated to providing public agencies with reliable, quality, and cost-effective services, Willdan merges sound solutions with a solid respect for the fiscal responsibility faced by local agencies and the concerns of affected communities. This approach has proven responsive to the most challenging budget, schedule, and aesthetic requirements. It is a contributing factor to our industry reputation and our company growth. Willdan addresses the varied demographics of our public agency clients through focused, specialized services offering solutions tailored to the unique goals and visions of each agency. Tax ID: 95-2295858 Unique to Willdan is our understanding of public agency needs and issues. Willdan's professionals often serve to extend our clients' staff in the capacity of planning directors, city engineers, and other public agency positions. Additionally, many provide the added value of having served in public agency management positions prior to joining Willdan. With this experience, expertise, knowledge, and resources, Willdan offers comprehensive solutions that are timely, cost effective, and tailored to meet the needs of individual communities. The company has more than 1,700 employees, including licensed engineers, program and construction managers, financial analysts, planners, and other skilled professionals, operating out of 50+ offices located throughout the United States. Willdan benefits from well- • established relationships with local and state government agencies, investor -owned and municipal utilities, and private sector commercial and industrial firms throughout the United States. We have supported the implementation of community visions through engineering, construction management, inspection, planning, building safety, and staff augmentation services. Willdan's corporate -wide capabilities include a full range of civil and structural engineering, land planning, financial and economic consulting, geology and geotechnical engineering, environmental health and safety, and energy efficiency solutions consulting services. We provide professional services in all phases of municipal activities from project development, grant funding application assistance and administration, site analysis, and conceptual development to final design, construction management, observation, and project close-out. On -Call Plan Review & Inspection Services NV Page 1 1 BUILDING AND SAFETY Willdan's experience and strength in building and safety encompasses the complete range of technical disciplines, including permit issuance, building inspection, grading inspection, accessibility inspection, CASp Building and Safety Services services, HCAI (OSHPD III) plan check and inspection, flood zone Building Plan Review/Inspection experience, building plan review, fire -life safety, building official services, Fire Plan Review/Inspection code enforcement, and emergency safety assessment expertise. The Grading and Right -of -Way Inspection inspection and plan review staff maintain current certifications and Landscape Plan Check/Inspection attend training on a regular basis, to stay current with industry Permit Technician technologies and standards. Specific certifications and education are Construction Management delineated in the staff section herein. Code Enforcement Building Official When it comes to serving the residents of a community, Willdan sees our Disaster Recovery Services role as that of facilitator and guide, helping a municipality's customers in Development Permitting Process getting through the review, permitting, and inspection process, rather than leaving the applicant in a bind in obtaining or signing off permits, while ensuring development complies with building codes and municipal standards. We understand that the process of complying with the various codes, standards, regulations and laws can be a formidable and daunting undertaking —for even the most seasoned design or construction professional. Furthermore, an understanding of the complexity associated with processing private development applications, and the sometimes -competing interests is essential to exceptional customer service. Competing interests include, but are not limited to, creating a sense of place, achieving economic development objectives, ease of maintenance, and assuring the municipality will be as satisfied with the infrastructure on day one as 20 years from "day one." Common sense decision making and technical analysis in interpreting the intent of regulatory guidelines are significant strengths Willdan staff brings to a municipality. Our approach to service provision is based on responsiveness, cost -control measures, and practical training programs. We understand the importance of timely and efficient service delivery, and our team is committed to providing quick response times while maintaining cost-effectiveness. We prioritize effective training programs to ensure our staff possesses the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties to the highest standards. Willdan is uniquely positioned to deliver high -quality Building and Safety Division services that exceed client expectations and ensure public safety. Our additional resources, availability, high-level oversight, and on -time performance set us apart from other providers. Our commitment to practical training programs and cost -control measures ensures that our services are always delivered to the highest standards. Willdan's engineering division spans the scope of building and safety services including: Building Official Services Plan Review Services Inspection Services Fire Protection Services • Permit Technician Services Code Enforcement Services INTERNATIONAL ICC Preferred Provider- Willdan is recognized as an ICC Preferred Provider, �lk=� CODE COUNCIL" PREFERRED and our knowledgeable staff is available to provide training to jurisdictions as PROVIDER needed. On -Call Plan Review & Inspection Services 401 Page 12 The following references represent a few current clients to whom we provide Building & Safety services. CLIENT CONTACT DATES SERVICE PROVIDED City of Desert Hot Travis Clark 2019 — Present Building Plan Review Springs Dir. Community Development Building Inspection 11-999 Palm Drive 760.329.6411 Desert Hot Springs, tclark@cityofdhs.org CA 92240 All available personnel City of Indian Wells Wes Remaklus 44-950 Eldorado Dr Building Official Indian Wells, CA 760.776.0230 92210 wremaklus@indianwells.com All available personnel City of Rancho Michael Stitt Mirage Building Official 69-825 Highway 111 760.202.9253 Rancho Mirage, CA mstitt@ranchomirageca.gov 92270 All available personnel City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Dr Palm Desert, CA 92260 All available personnel County of Riverside 4080 Lemon St Riverside, CA 92501 All available personnel Jason Finley Building Official 760.776.6428 jfinley@palmdesert.gov Selvana Guirguis Plan Check Manager 951.955.1871 sguirgui@rivco.org 2019— Present ■ Building Plan Review ■ Building Inspection • Permit Technician 2018 — Present Building Plan Review Building Inspection 2024 — Present ■ Building Plan Review 2019 — Present Building Plan Check Building Inspection Permit Technician On -Call Plan Review & Inspection Services Wl*" Page 13 Plan review will be charged for a percent of the plan check fee collected by the City through three reviews including approval based on the City's Fee Schedule, or hourly. Subsequent reviews will be charged based on our hourly rate schedule. Solar plan review will be charged hourly. Plan Review 68% of Plan Check fee collected by the City Plan Check Engineer/Architect $145 ICC Certified Plans Examiner $135 Solar Plan Review $135 Sr. Building Inspector $115 Building Inspector $105 Rates will not increase through June 30, 2027. If the Agreement is extended beyond June 30, 2027, Willdan may reserve the right to increase hourly rates once per year by up to the 12-month percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the area. On -Call Plan Review & Inspection Services NV Page 14 INTERIM BUILDING OFFICIAL SERVICES Willdan can provide an ICC certified Building Official to the City. Responsibilities may include, but not be limited to: ■ Provide administrative support to staff ■ Building Official Administration, processing of complex Building Code issues and dispute resolution ■ Issue Certificates of Occupancy ■ Make determination on the approval and use of alternative materials and methods of construction ■ Assist with special projects ■ Draft Building code amendments ■ Provide architectural review ■ Quality control review of plan checks and inspections ■ Preparing code updates each cycle for Municipal Code adoption ■ Resolution of resident inquires and complaints ■ Contribute the necessary resources to the configuration, implementation and on -going support of an automated permitting system ■ Participate in the City's Architectural Review Board ■ Review discretionary application for preliminary compliance with construction codes ■ Coordinate with Code Enforcement regarding an aggressive abatement program ■ Monthly Reporting of Building and Safety Activities as well as reports required for fee collection and other reports required by the State of California or other government agencies ■ Processing of Planning Commission and City Council staff reports related to Building and Safety items ■ Periodic attendance at Planning Commission and City Council meetings ■ Provide emergency and after hours' inspection and reports of damaged properties of structures CASp SERVICES Willdan can provide CASp certified inspectors to the City as required by California Civil Code, Division 1, Part 2.52, Section 55.53(d)1&2. Our CASp certified inspectors will provide building and site evaluations for ADA and State Disabled Access requirements; provide evaluations and reporting for Applicable Construction Related Accessibility Standards; provide CASp Disability Access Certificates; provide expert witness and legal services support; and provide other services as required by the City. Our CASp certified inspector will be available within 24 hours of notification or sooner. BUILDING PERMIT TECHNICIAN SERVICES Willdan can provide an ICC certified permit technician to the City on an as -needed basis to cover staff vacations or for other temporary purposes. Duties may include, but are not limited to: ■ Process and issue building permits utilizing EPL software ■ Customer support at the counter and over the phone ■ Permit application review to ensure completeness and accuracy On -Call Plan Review & Inspection Services Wl*" Page 15 ■ Fee calculation • Utilizes EPL software for permit and plan check tracking ■ Building permit processing and issuance ■ Public assistance in completing permit applications • Verification that projects have obtained all necessary approvals prior to permit issuance ■ Applicant notification when construction documents and/or permits are ready for pick-up or issuance • Coordination and routing of construction documents to the appropriate City staff for plan review and approval ■ Resolution of resident inquires and complaints ■ Records maintenance, document preparation for storage and or imaging FIRE PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES Willdan's fire plan review is reviewed in accordance with: ■ Current adopted California Fire Code (CFC) ■ Current adopted California Building Code (CBC) sections adopted by the California State Fire Marshal ■ Local amendments and policies related to the CFC and CBC ■ City codes and standards ■ Adopted National Fire Protection Standards ■ California Health and Safety Code ■ Appropriate listings ■ Planning entitlements Inspectors will review the permit package to verify that the on -site condition is consistent with the appropriate records for square footage, setbacks, heights, and other requirements that may be applicable. Inspectors will comply with the City's procedures for reporting inspection results, use City inspection correction forms, make appropriate entries onto the permit documents, and follow City procedures prior to finalizing a building permit. Willdan will verify that all inspection records, including daily records of what was inspected which will be recorded on the job card, and permit copy entered into the City's Building and Safety computer system. We will employ such techniques as necessary to minimize delays to builders and provide helpful advice and counsel to builders, owners, engineers, and architects as to enhance the orderly flow of the construction process yet maintaining an effective level of enforcement. Inspectors shall ensure that any construction changes are documented and approved by appropriate City staff. Building Official $160 CASp Services $155 Sr. Permit Technician $ 85 Permit Technician $ 75 Fire Plans Examiner $135 Fire Inspector $115 On -Call Plan Review & Inspection Services A/ Page 16 KEY PERSONNEL Patrick Johnson, PE, CBO, is the Vice President of Willdan's Building & Safety, Code Enforcement, and Fire Services. As the Principal -in -Charge, Patrick is .�r responsible for overseeing all Community Development services company wide as well as providing structural and non-structural plan review. Patrick serves as a forensic engineer responsible for justifying probable causes of structural damage caused by expansive soils. He also provides Building Official Services to multiple Municipalities. Corrie Kates, CBO, Project Manager/Building Official, brings more than 30 years of municipal experience, having served in a variety of leadership roles including Building Official, Community Development Director, and Deputy City Manager. He possesses extensive knowledge of municipal building department operations, regulatory processes, and effective coordination with the community, ensuring efficient service delivery and high standards of compliance. Corrie will serve as the Project Manager and Building Official for this contract and will oversee all services provided. We recognize that the City's departmental workload fluctuates. Willdan hires professionals in three categories —full-time, modified full-time, and part-time. Part-time staff may work up to 40 hours per week. No subconsultants will be utilized for any services. All proposed staff are highly qualified and experienced professionals, including registered engineers and architects, ICC-certified plans examiners, building inspectors, permit technicians, and code enforcement officers. This diverse and credentialed team ensures that the City receives consistent, reliable, and technically proficient support across all functional areas, while maintaining compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations. Patrick Johnson, PE, ■ Civil Engineer, California No. CE#67960 Vice President of Building & Safety CBO ■ Civil Engineer, Arizona No. 50435 Project Management Principal -in -Charge ■ Civil Engineer, Colorado No. 43704 Corrie Kates, CBO Project Manager/Building Official ■ ICC Plans Examiner ■ ICC Building Inspector ■ ICC Building Official ICC Certified Building Official Project Management/Building Official Services On -Call Plan Review & Inspection Services Page 17 Stefan Chiose, PE, CBO, CASp Deputy Director Ted Beckwith, PE, SE Plan Check Engineer Aaron Cowen, PE Plan Check Engineer ■ Professional Engineer, California No. 82816 ■ Certified Access Specialist CASp ■ ICC Building Official ■ ICC Certified Plans Examiner ■ ICC Certified Fire Sprinkler Plan Examiner ■ State of California Safety Assessment _ Program (SAP) CA DSW Local ■ Registered Structural and Civil Engineer ■ ICC Certified Building Official ■ ICC Certified Plans Examiner ■ California Professional Engineer, CE#58878 ■ ICC Plans Examiner Maged Georgy, PE, ■ California Professional Engineer CASp CE#97912 Plan Check Engineer ■ New Jersey Professional Engineer #24GE05890200 ■ CASp Certified Jamie Bruccoleri, CBO, CFM Plan Check Manager DominickTaliulu, EIT Plans Examiner Ryan Miller, EIT Plans Examiner Margo Markova, EIT Plans Examiner ■ ICC Building Official ■ ICC Fire Marshal ■ ICC Commercial Building Inspector ■ ICC Building Plans Examiner ■ State of California SafetyAssessment _ Program (SAP) CA DSW Local ■ ICC Plans Examiner ■ EIT Certification ■ EIT Certification ■ EIT Certification Building Plan Review: Structural, architectural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy, accessibility, green building, fire life - safety. Building Plan Review: Structural, architectural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy, accessibility, green building, fire life - safety. Building Plan Review: Structural, architectural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy, accessibility, green building, fire life - safety. Building Plan Review: Structural, architectural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy, accessibility, green building, fire life - safety. Building Plan Review: Architectural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy, accessibility, green building, fire life -safety. Building Plan Review: Architectural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy, accessibility, green building, fire life -safety. Building Plan Review: Architectural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy, accessibility, green building, fire life - safety. Building Plan Review: Architectural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy, accessibility, green building, fire life - safety. On -Call Plan Review & Inspection Services V/ Page 18 Ehab Barakat ■ ICC Plans Examiner Building Plan Review: Plans Examiner ■ ICC Building Inspector Architectural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy, accessibility, green building, fire life - safety. Danny Crawford, ■ CASp-#276 Building Plan Review/CASp: CASp, CBO ICC Plans Examiner Architectural, plumbing, Plans Examiner, ICC Commercial Building Inspector mechanical, electrical, energy, CASp Specialist ICC Residential Building Inspector accessibility, green building, fire life- ICC Residential Electrical Inspector safety. Dan Chudy, CBO, CASp CASp Specialist/ Building Inspector Richard Shields, CBO Building Inspection Manager Steve Nickles Sr Building Inspector Jack Murchall Sr Building Inspector Roy Arias Sr Building Inspector Allen Elkins Sr Building Inspector ■ CASp Certified ■ ICC Building Official ■ ICC Plan Examiner ■ ICC Plumbing Inspector ■ ICC Combination Inspector ■ ICC Building Inspector ■ ICC Fire Inspector ■ ICC Mechanical Inspector ■_ICC Electrical Inspector ■ ICC Building Official ■ ICC Building Inspector ■ ICC Plumbing Inspector ■ ICC Mechanical Inspector ■ ICC Electrical Inspector ■ ICC Commercial Combination Inspector CASp Specialist/Building Inspector: Residential, commercial, and industrial plan review, inspections, and building code requirements. Construction -related accessibility and ADA compliance. Building Inspection: Multi -story office buildings, commercial buildings, retail outlets, single- family, medical facilities, educational facilities and multi- family residential developments. ■ ICC Residential Building Inspector Building Inspection: Multi -story ■ ICC Residential Plumbing Inspector office buildings, commercial ■ ICC Residential Mechanical Inspector buildings, retail outlets, single-family, medical facilities, educational facilities and multi -family residential developments. ■ ICC Commercial Combination Inspector ■ ICC Commercial Electrical Inspector ■ ICC Residential Electrical Inspector ■ ICC Residential Building Inspector ■ ICC Building Inspector ■ ICC Residential Electrical Inspector ■ ICC Mechanical Inspector ■ ICC Plumbing Inspector Building Inspection: Multi -story office buildings, commercial buildings, retail outlets, single- family, medical facilities, educational facilities and multi- family residential developments. Building Inspection: Multi -story office buildings, commercial buildings, retail outlets, single- family, medical facilities, educational facilities and multi- family residential developments. ■ ICC Combination Inspector Building Inspection: Multi -story ■ ICC Residential Building Inspector office buildings, commercial ■ ICC Residential Energy Inspector/Plans buildings, retail outlets, single - Examiner family, medical facilities, ■ ICC Building Plans Examiner educational facilities and multi- ICC Residential Mechanical Inspector family residential developments. On -Call Plan Review & Inspection Services Page 19 Darin Wilcox Sr Building Inspector Alan Ryzner Sr Building Inspector ■ ICC Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner ■ ICC Commercial Electrical Inspector ■ ICC Residential Electrical Inspector ■ ICC Residential Plumbing Inspector ■ ICC Commercial Building Inspector ■ ICC Certified Building Official ■ ICC Commercial Plumbing Inspector ■ ICC Commercial ICC Combination Inspector ■ Safety Assessment Program ■ ICC Residential Combination Inspector ■ Safety Assessment Program ■ ICC Building Inspector ■ ICC Plumbing Inspector ■ ICC Mechanical Inspector ■ ICC Electrical Inspector ■ ICC Combination Inspector PROJECT ORGANIZATION Building Inspection: Multi -story office buildings, commercial buildings, retail outlets, single- family, medical facilities, educational facilities and multi- family residential developments. Building Inspection: Multi -story office buildings, commercial buildings, retail outlets, single- family, medical facilities, educational facilities and multi- family residential developments. We have carefully reviewed the Scope of Work outlined in the Request for Proposals and are confident that our team possesses the depth of expertise, technical qualifications, and professional capacity necessary to successfully perform all required services. Willdan brings more than 46 years of experience providing comprehensive building and safety services to a wide range of public -sector jurisdictions. Our experience includes fully staffing and managing Building Departments, as well as integrating seamlessly into mixed staff/consultant environments where collaboration with City personnel is essential. We understand that success in these settings depends on strong communication, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to service excellence. To ensure a close and positive working relationship, Willdan emphasizes consistent coordination through regular check -ins, clear reporting structures, and alignment with City policies, procedures, and culture. Our staff are trained to function as an extension of City teams — accessible, responsive, and solutions -oriented —while maintaining transparency and accountability in all interactions. We prioritize knowledge sharing, flexibility, and proactive problem -solving to support City staff, minimize disruption, and foster a cohesive, high -performing team environment. This extensive background enables us to adapt seamlessly to varying service levels, workloads, and organizational structures while consistently maintaining regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and a high standard of customer service. BUILDING PLAN CHECK SERVICES qlv* in Willdan's Plans Examiners are experienced in reviewing compliance of accessibility and life -safety with the current Edition of the California Codes and Standards in conjunction with the supplemental documents (i.e. structural calculation packages, Title 24 Reports, Geotechnical Reports, Permit Application, project valuation, proposed square footage, etc.). There are no limitations for the types of construction that will be reviewed as our On -Call Plan Review & Inspection Services Page 110 Plans Examiners are qualified analyzing new construction, additions, remodels, tenant improvements, and reconstruction projects associated with residential, commercial, mixed -use, and industrial projects. In addition to the duties delineated in the RFP, responsibilities may include, but not be limited to: ■ Reviews all plans and supporting documents submitted for projects for which a building permit is requested. ■ Prepares reports specifying corrections, if needed, and transmits to Applicant and/or City staff. ■ Processes plan revisions and verifies that corrections have been satisfactorily made in a timely manner. ■ Answers Public inquiries by telephone, mail, email, virtual meeting, conference call or in person at a public counter regarding plan reviews, application submittal requirements, etc. ■ Provides plan review services through an established electronic review system, in accordance with City policies and practices. ■ Performs architectural, structural, plumbing, mechanical and electrical plan review for buildings and structures for compliance with applicable Federal and State laws, building and safety codes, City ordinances, and acceptable engineering practices. ■ Confirms building use, occupancy, and type of construction, and review construction of buildings and structures to determine satisfaction of safety requirements. ■ Verify compliance with all applicable Codes adopted by the City. ■ Reviews engineering documents by accurately and thoroughly identifying discrepancies/issues that are not in compliance with applicable Codes, standards and sound engineering principles. ■ Provides expedited plan reviews when requested. BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES Willdan's Inspectors are ICC Certified and qualified to perform residential, commercial, and industrial inspections ensuring construction complies with the City approved plans, building codes and standards, accessibility, life -safety, and supplemental documents. In addition to the duties delineated in the RFP, responsibilities may include, but not be limited to: ■ Inspects buildings and structures, for which building permits have been issued, for compliance with the approved plans and applicable Codes and ordinances. ■ Inspects for compliance and conditions of approval set forth by the City's Community and Economic Development Department, Planning Commission and/or City Council. ■ Coordinates with various City and County Agencies and departments, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Environmental Health Department of the County of Los Angeles, and the other governmental Agencies providing services, and/or having jurisdiction over any aspects of a development project to obtain compliance with the above Building & Safety Code regulations. ■ During inspections, issue Stop Work Orders, or Notices of Violation when violations of the above - referenced codes and regulations occur. On -Call Plan Review & Inspection Services NV Page 111 ■ Retrieves and verifies appropriate permits and other related documentation for scheduled inspections. ■ Identifies deficiencies in construction site work and initiates the process to ensure compliance with Code and Ordinance requirements. ■ Enters, updates, and organizes inspection results and relevant information into the record -keeping systems within established timelines. ■ Prepares accurate and thorough field inspection and survey reports to verify general conformity with professional engineering techniques and methods in accordance with departmental and industry standards. ■ As special circumstances may dictate, after hour or weekend inspections will be conducted. ■ At times, building inspectors shall conduct themselves in a courteous and professional manner and utilize the phone to help coordinate and narrow inspection times with applicants. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE Commercial New 10 business days 5 — 7 business days CommercialTI Single -Family New Residential Single -Family Addition, Remodel, ADU Multi -Family Residential Structural Only Review — Accessory Structures 7 business days 7 business days 5 business days 10 business days 5 business days Photovoltaic Systems 2 — 5 business days 5 business days 5 business days 3 — 5 business days 5 — 7 business days 5 business days 2 business days Inspections will be provided on a next -day basis should the request be received prior to 4:00 pm the previous day. QUALITY ASSURANCE Willdan operates daily under a company -wide Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Program. This program has proven itself very effective and successful and is a continuous process that occurs day to day. Willdan's electronic plan review portal also serves as a tracking system for all plan review, whether electronic or via hard copy. All plans are logged into the system, assigned to a plans examiner, and given a due date. At the log in phase, the Willdan turnaround time, as per the contract, is noted and becomes a control point for the plan. The control point is established for any recheck turnaround times as well. Turnaround times are monitored daily. Plan check office supervisors periodically review plan check corrections for accuracy and thoroughness. Our plan review staff strives to minimize the number of reviews by meeting with City On -Call Plan Review & Inspection Services W1*0' P a g e 1 12 staff, applicants, developers, etc., to resolve code issues in an effort to move the project along. Reviews past a third check are evaluated by the supervisor as a control point. To maintain and provide proper quality control, our inspection staff is provided with detailed check sheets for various items of work required to construct the project. Willdan's inspectors are provided with the latest tools for checking and assessing the contractor's work. The tool list includes laptop computers, smart levels, tape measures, cell phone, hard hats, safety vests, and other items. Inspection logs and reports are reviewed by the lead inspector and Project Manager on a weekly basis to ensure quality and timely inspections. A more specific example would be when deficiencies in the plans are identified during construction. We will consult with the jurisdiction's Building Official after evaluating the situation so we can recommend potential solutions as well as determine if something could be improved in the plan review process. This corrective action plan is then implemented and may involve providing additional training to project team members, updating plan review guides, and/or updating quality control procedures. From time to time, Willdan has litigation or arbitration involving workers compensation, auto liability and other liability claims in the past 5 years, but none of them have resulted in any termination of a contract or materially impacted our performance on any contracts or materially impacted us in any way. On -Call Plan Review & Inspection Services NV Page 1 13 ■ Acknowledgement of Insurance Requirements (Attachment 2) ■ Non -Collusion Affidavit (Attachment 3) ■ Acknowledgement of Addenda (Attachment 4) ■ Suggested Changes to "Agreement for Contract Services" ■ Key Staff Resumes v✓ On -Call Plan Review & Inspection Services CITY of LA QUINTA N ATTACHMENT 2 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal Patrick Johnson (name) hereby acknowledge and confirm that Willdan Engineering (name of company) has reviewed the City*s indemnification and minimum insurance requirements as listed in Exhibits E and F of the City's Agreement for Contract Services (Attachment 1), and declare that insurance certificates and endorsements verifying compliance will be provided if an agreement is awarded. I am Vice President (Title) of Willdan Engineering (Company) Commercial General Liability (at least as broad as ISO CG 0001): ® $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate OR ❑ $2.000,000 per occurrence/$4.000,000 aggregate ❑ $5.000,000 per occurrence/$5,000,000 aggregate Must include the following endorsements: General Liability Additional Insured General Liability Primary and Non-contributory Commercial Automobile Liability (at least as broad as ISO CA 0001): $1,000,000 combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage Auto Liability Additional Insured Workers' Compensation (per statutory requirements): Statutory Limits / Employer's Liability S1,000.000 per accident or disease Must include the following endorsements: Workers' Compensation Endorsement with Waiver of Subrogation; OR Workers' Compensation Declaration of Sole Proprietor (if applicable) Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions): 0 Errors and Omissions liability insurance with a limit of not less than $1.000,000 per claim Cyber Liability ❑ $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate Page 39 of 41 ffOn -Call Plan Review & Inspection Services NON -COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT FORM Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal Patrick Johnson /_rar_[y.] �,l21kq11111691 (name) hereby declare as follows: I am Vice President of Willdan Engineering (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 all statements contained in the proposal are true; and, further, that the proposer has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her proposal price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative hereto, or paid, and will not pay, any fee to any corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, proposal depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham proposal. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Proposer Signature: 2, Proposer Name: Patrick Johnson Proposer Title: Vice President Company Name: Willdan Engineering Address: 2401 E Katella Ave, Suite 300, Anaheim, CA 92806 Pago 40 of 41 ItOn -Call Plan Review & Inspection Services r CITY of LA QUINTA ATTACHMENT 4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF ADDENDA Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal; If no addenda has been issued, mark "N/A" under Addendum No. indicating Not Applicable and sign ADDENDUM NO. N/A SIGNATURE INDICATING RECEIPT Page 41 of 41 On -Call Plan Review & Inspection Services REQUESTED CHANGES TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES Willdan has reviewed the City's Agreement for Contract Services, and has the following requested changes: F.1 Indemnity for the Benefit of City. b. Indemnification for Other Than Professional Liability. Other than in the performance of professional services and to the full extent permitted by law, Contracting Party shall indemnify, defend (Wt# ), and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from and against any liability (including liability for claims, suits, actions, arbitration proceedings, administrative proceedings, regulatory proceedings, losses, expenses or costs of any kind, whether actual, alleged or threatened, including, without limitation, incidental and consequential damages, court costs, attorneys' fees, litigation expenses, and fees of expert consultants or expert witnesses) incurred in connection therewith and costs of investigation, where the same arise out of, are a consequence of, or are in any way attributable to, in whole or in part, the performance of this Agreement by Contracting Party or by any individual or entity for which Contracting Party is legally liable, including but not limited to officers, agents, employees, or subcontractors of Contracting Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant's obligation to indemnify shall not extend to any liability that arise out of the active or sole negligence or misconduct of the indemnified parties. Indemnification Provision for Design Professionals. d. 2. Scope of Indemnification. When the law establishes a professional standard of care for Contracting Party's Services, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Contracting Party shall indemnify and hold harmless City and any and all of its officials, employees, and agents ("Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all losses, liabilities of every kind, nature, and description, damages, injury (including, without limitation, injury to or death of an employee of Contracting Party or of any subcontractor), costs and expenses, including, without limitation, incidental and consequential damages, court costs, reimbursement of attorneys' fees, litigation expenses, and fees of expert consultants or expert witnesses incurred in connection therewith and costs of investigation, to the extent same are caused by any negligent or wrongful act, error or omission of Contracting Party, its officers, agents, employees or subcontractors (or any entity or individual that Contracting Party shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the performance of professional services under this agreement. In no event shall the cost to defend charged to the design professional exceed the design professional's proportionate percentage of fault. With respect to the design of public improvements, the Contracting Party shall not be liable for any injuries or property damage resulting from the reuse of the design at a location other than that specified in Exhibit A without the written consent of the Contracting Party. v✓ On -Call Plan Review & Inspection Services Patrick Johnson, PE, CBO Vice President/Principal-in-Charge Patrick Johnson has 29 years of construction and engineering experience and is a registered engineer specializing in lightweight commercial, industrial, and EDUCATION residential structures. He has plan checked several tilt -up warehouse buildings BS, Structural up to 2.3 million square feet and numerous structures consisting of braced and Engineering, university moment frames for lateral resistance, prestressed concrete structures, and of Iowa, Iowa City, IA multi -story buildings up to six stories in height. MS, Engineering, As Director of Willdan's Building and Safety Division, Patrick is responsible for California State overseeing all Building and Safety services company -wide as well as providing Polytechnic university- Pomona structural plan review. He has attended code enforcement and seismic application seminars and has received his Master of Engineering degree, PROFESSIONAL specializing in structures, from California State Polytechnic University. Patrick CERTIFICATIONS California Professional has served as acting building official for the cities of Big Bear Lake, Loma Linda, Engineer, CE#67960 and Rancho Mirage. He has served as a forensic engineer responsible for Arizona Professional justifying probable causes of structural damage caused by expansive soils. Engineer, CE#50435 As a project manager for Willdan's On -call Building Official and Building and Colorado Professional Safety Services contracts, Patrick works with City managers to plan, organize, Engineer, CE#43704 direct, and administer the activities of their Building and Safety Departments, Nevada Professional including building inspections; inspection of construction; and general Engineer, CE#20699 rehabilitation or repair of commercial, residential, and industrial properties. He ICC Building Official has overseen reviews of building plans, calculations, and specifications for proposed structures; administered building and safety code enforcement; and ICC Plans Examiner reviewed construction plans to ensure they meet building codes and zoning ICC Building Inspector regulations. Patrick also oversees inspectors monitoring construction sites to determine whether structures and systems have been installed to meet all construction codes and ordinances for public safety. Relevant Project Experience Building Official Services, Cities of Banning, Big Bear Lake, Highland, Loma Linda, March JPA, and Rancho Mirage, CA. Building Official. Responsible for working directly with the City Manager to plan, organize, direct, and administer the activities and operation of the Building and Safety Department, including building inspections, inspection of construction, and the general rehabilitation or repair of commercial, residential, and industrial properties. Oversee the review of building plans, calculations, and specifications for proposed structures. As the administrator of Building and Safety, approve all construction plans to ensure they meet building codes and regulations. Inspect and monitor construction sites to determine if structures and systems are installed to meet all construction codes and ordinances for public safety. Supervise, train, and evaluate and; monitor and coordinate work. Oversee staff engaged in the preparation and maintenance of records of plans, inspection processes, letters and reports prepared or used in connection with building inspections; respond to questions from property and building owners; and interpret codes. EDUCATION Master of Public Administration and Real Estate Finance, University of Southern California BS, Public Administration and Urban and Regional Planning & Architecture, University of Southern California PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS ICC Building Official Corrie Kates, CBO Project Manager/Building Official Corrie Kates is available to provide Building Official services including division or department -wide management services to our clients on a full-time, part-time, and/or on -call basis. Relevant Project Experience WILLDAN — Building Official/Project Management. Corrie currently serves as interim Building Official for the City of Colton where he oversees the building and safety department. Corrie serves as Project Manager for several Willdan clients. He carefully coordinates and schedules workloads to meet deadlines while maintaining quality standards. Regular communication with the team is essential. He regularly holds meetings to track progress, address challenges, and ensure everyone has the necessary resources to perform their duties. Corrie also acts as a liaison between the client, contractors, and local authorities, ensuring compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and permit requirements. Through strategic oversight, he keeps the project on track, adjusting as needed to resolve issues and mitigate risks. Additionally, Corrie monitors budgets, reports on progress, and handles any adjustments required to ensure the project remains within scope and on schedule. Previous Project Experience Deputy City Manager/Community Development Director & Building Official City of Scotts Valley, California Manage City Council projects and daily administrative duties related to managing a City. Which include a full service Police Department with 27 sworn officers and administrative support, City Hall which houses Planning, Building, Code Enforcement, Finance and Administration with 17 full time employees, full service Waste Water Treatment Plant and water recycling program with approximately 25 employees, a full service Public Works Department consisting of approximately 15 full-time and part-time employees and a full service Parks and Recreation Department that manages approximately six (6) City Parks, Senior Center, Community Center and Day Care services with approximately 20 full time and part-time employees. Negotiate Development Agreements, Memorandums of Understanding with local developers and joint participation agreements with the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for a 125 room Hotel and related amenities, 160,000 square foot Town Center Development and 300-unit housing project. • Representative for the City's Successor Agency Board regarding the sale of City assets and managing the properties for future affordable housing and municipal services and land disposition. Workingwith Investment Companies and Developers to enhance Economic Development opportunities to locate and retain businesses in Scotts Valley. Develop incentive programs, such as tax deferrals, fee deferrals/waivers, and long-term financing assistance and joint intergovernmental financing programs through such programs as I -Bank, EDA, etc. We'WILLDAN 650 E. Hospitality Lane, Suite 400 San Bernardino. CA 92408-3586 909.386.0200 www.wilidan.com I n t