2014 2:00:00 PM

Monday, August 11, 2014 2:00 PM
Council Chambers, Legislative Bldg, 745 4th St., Sparks

Consent Items: 8.5

Title: Consideration and possible award of a professional services contract to Charles Abbott Associates, INC. for Building Permit Plan Review Services, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.

Petitioner/Presenter: John A. Martini, P.E. Assistant Community Services Director/John A. Martini, P.E. Assistant Community Services Director

Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council award the contract.

Financial Impact: No General Fund Impact. $225,000 in Fund 2201 (Development Services) was approved with the FY15 Budget for professional services.

Total Costs: $100,000.00

Fund: Development Services Fund Account: 603242
Program: Building Administration (130900)
Amount: $100,000.00 Budget Status: Budget Exists

Business Impact (Per NRS 237):
A Business Impact Statement is not required because this is not a rule.

Agenda Item Brief:

The Building and Safety Division of the Community Services Department has experienced a steady increase in the number of applications for building permits. In an effort to provide timely building permit services to the development community, the use of outside plan checking services are needed to augment those provided by existing staff. The Building and Safety Division requested statements of qualifications (SOQ) from several firms that provide professional plan checking services and selected Charles Abbott Associates INC as a qualified professional services firm. Should the Council approve the contract attached to this staff report, Charles Abbott and Associates INC will provide plan review services on an as-needed basis. Staff recommends approval.

Background:

The Building and Safety Division of the Community Services Department has experienced a steady increase in the number of applications for building permits. In an effort to provide timely building permit services to the development community, the use of outside plan checking services are needed to augement those provided by existing staff. The Building and Safety Division requested statements of qualifications (SOQ) from several firms that provide professional plan checking services and selected Charles Abbbott Associates INC as a qualified professional services firm.

Analysis:

Charles Abbott and Associates INC, has prepared a proposal to provide the City of Sparks with outside professional building permit plan review services. Staff have reviewed the proposal and finds the terms acceptable. Should the Council approve the contract attached to this staff report, Charles Abbott and Associates INC will provide plan review services on an as-needed basis. Staff recommends approval.

Alternatives:

1. The City Council could award the contract as outlined by staff.

2. The City Council could reject the contract and provide direction to the City Manager.

Recommended Motion:

“I move to approve the award of a professional services contract to Charles Abbott and Associates, INC. for Building Permit Plan Review services, for an amount not to exceed $100,000. ”

Attached Files:

Charles Abbot Contract-Plan Review Services.pdf

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