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 Abbbott Associates INC as a qualified professional services firm.

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.

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.

“I move to award a professional services contract to Charles Abbott and Associates, INC. for Building Permit Plan Review services, for an amount not to exceed $250,000. ”