Interwest Proposal (3).pdf — Fontana City Council, September 12, 2023

www.interwestgrp.com

CITY OF

FONTANA

Plan Review and Inspection Services
BS-24-05-SP
MAIN PROPOSAL CONTACT:

Shelby Sieracki
Senior Account Manager
626.224.2055
[email protected]
August 17, 2023 | 2:00 P.M.
www.interwestgrp.com
Table of Contents
Authorization/Cover Letter ........ 4
| A.

Introduction ...................... 6
| B.

Qualifications .................... 16
| C.

Personnel ........................ 22
| D.

Reference ........................ 38
| E.

Authorization is provided within the
Cover Letter on page 4.
| F.

Insurance ........................ 40
| G.

Professional Fee .................. 42
| Appendix A:

Proposed Contract Exceptions .... 44
Authorization/
Cover Letter
1500 S. Haven Ave, Suite 220
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City of Fontana
Building Department
ATTN: Steve McGuffey, Purchasing Office
Electronic Submittal via www.fontanapurchasing.org
RE: Request for Proposal for Plan Review and Inspection Services, BS-24-05-SP Dear Selection Committee,
Interwest Consulting Group Inc. (Interwest) is pleased to present our proposal in response to the Request for Proposal (RFP) for Plan Review and Building Inspection Services to the City of Fontana (City). Interwest has had the pleasure of working with the City of Fontana for Engineering Services since 2020, which makes us very familiar with the City’s policies and procedures. Accurate and timely Building Department Services are critical to helping support your City’s development. The City can rely on Interwest to provide you with quality and efficient solutions that deliver consistent customer satisfaction for the most reasonable cost.

In order to provide your community with quality services, it is essential to choose a company with demonstrated abilities capable of fully managing the Building Department Services you need, when you need them. With a deep bench of more than 400+ professionals dedicated to providing municipal services to our clients, our team of well-qualified staff brings the following advantages to the City:
• Team Capacity and Capabilities: Interwest has the largest building services team in California. Few, if any, of our competitors can match our depth of qualified, available staff. Our Ontario office will serve the City on this contract and provide a longstanding team of experts that have successfully delivered building plan review and inspection services. • Proven Experience: Our long-term experience serving many similar California communities in San Bernardino and Orange County include, the City and County of San Bernardino, Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Lake Forest, Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, and Riverside County. The work we perform in these communities provides Interwest with a thorough working knowledge of the requirements and expectations of the City. Our previous work highlights our technical expertise to perform these services quickly and resourcefully. Client satisfaction remains our underlying work performance theme and is the most important part of any statement on past performance. Within this proposal response, we have provided examples of our work, each similar to this contract’s size, scope, and complexity. • Your Local Partner: Interwest is your local partner with the capacity and availability to customize services to meet your needs. We are certain the City will benefit from this partnership through working alongside William “Bill” Hayes, CBO, ICC, who will serve as the Project Manager to the City, and Shelby Sieracki, who will serve as the Account Manager/ Primary Contact for the City. Bill may be contacted at 909.568.9749 or [email protected], and Shelby may be contacted at 626.224.2055 or [email protected]. We are excited to continue to partner with the City of Fontana, as we work together to create a better future for your community.

Authorization: As President of Interwest Consulting Group, I am authorized to sign any agreements that may result from this proposal and will provide contract support to the proposed Interwest team. Should any questions arise, I can be contacted at 619.372.9962 or via email at [email protected]. This proposal is valid for ninety (90) days.

Sincerely,
Paul Meschino, President of Interwest Consulting Group, Inc.

Introduction A.
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City of Fontana | Proposal for Plan Review and Inspection Services, BS-24-05-SP A. | Introduction
Approach to the Scope of Services
Interwest has extensive experience and a proven track record of seamlessly integrating building plan review, building inspection, building official services, permit technician services, and community development services as-needed, in a cost-effective manner. Our services consist of providing a single staff member or a complete team. We tailor our staff to fit your specific needs. Please find our full office information in Section B: Qualifications, on page 16, and the names/responsibilities of our proposed staff in section C: Personnel, on page 23.

WHAT THE CITY CAN EXPECT FROM THEIR INTERWEST TEAM
We have reviewed the City’s processes, local concerns, expected turnaround times, and the level of service required to provide outstanding support to the Building Safety Department. Our experience working with the City for engineering services provides us with an in-depth understanding and insight into the City’s preferences. This make us uniquely qualified to provide services without a “getting to know you” phase that can sometimes lead to service interruptions. Our staff’s quality and training, combined with our proven business practices and a core commitment to customer satisfaction, ensure each client receives the highest levels of contract performance, professionalism, and responsiveness in the industry.

All Interwest Team Members will:
 Wear/display proper identification.
 Possess/maintain the licenses/certifications required to perform compliant plan reviews, building inspection and permitting services.
 Be knowledgeable of design principles, local zoning, and topographical site plans.  Remain proficient and knowledgeable of federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, directives, codes, and ordinances applicable to their work.
 Offer exemplary customer service while performing their duties and interacting with City staff, elected and appointed officials, construction firms, and the public.  Attend meetings as required by the City.
 Always exhibit professional and courteous conduct and an appropriate appearance during interactions.  Meet all job safety requirements and OSHA safety standards.

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City of Fontana | Proposal for Plan Review and Inspection Services, BS-24-05-SP Plan Review Services
All plans examination services will be performed by a licensed Civil or Structural Engineer and/or an ICC Certified or otherwise qualified Plans Examiner. For more complex projects and when needed to meet peak workload demands, additional support will be provided from our other regional offices. Our plans examiners understand and are intimately familiar with applicable building codes and plan review procedures and policies and will readily assist with solutions to complicated plan review issues.

Our staff will work with project applicants in a collaborative and professional manner to quickly identify and resolve violations of codes, standards, or local ordinances. They will provide thorough plan reviews in an effort to ensure complete and accurate construction documents to minimize questions and problems during the construction phase of projects.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES IN PLAN CHECK AREAS
Interwest staff possesses significant technical capabilities in all areas of plans examination competence. Plans examination activities will be performed under the direction of a California licensed professional engineer and/or licensed architect. Our staff will conduct an accelerated plan review on an as-needed basis as requested by the Building Official.

Non-Structural Life Safety
Interwest’s non-structural plans examiners furnish plan review services for a vast array of projects including large residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, retail, and OSHPD 3 medical office buildings.

Many of our plans examiners are CASp certified. 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 editions of the following codes:

Structural
Our California-licensed Structural Engineers have experience designing and reviewing projects utilizing virtually all building materials:
• Wood
• Masonry
• Heavy Timber / Timber Frame
• Concrete
• Structural Steel
• Cold-Formed Steel Framing
• Straw Bale
• Rammed Earth
• Aluminum
• California Building Standards Code
• Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for
Accessible Design
• ANSI Standards
• NFPA Codes & Standards
• CA Code of Regulations (CCR) Titles 19 and 25
• Jurisdiction-adopted amendments or ordinances

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City of Fontana | Proposal for Plan Review and Inspection Services, BS-24-05-SP Our engineers have designed or reviewed a wide array of lateral force resisting systems including:
• Steel Moment Frames
• Buckling Restrained Braced Frames
• Eccentric Braced Frames
• Concentric Braced Frames
• Concrete Moment Frames
• Wood Shearwall Systems
• Masonry Shearwall Systems
• Concrete Shearwall Systems
• Cantilevered Column Systems
• Various Proprietary Lateral Force Resisting Systems
Our structural engineers are experienced with the provisions of most model codes including, but not limited to, current versions of:
• CCR Title 24, Part 2, Volume 2
• AISC 341, 358 and 360
• ASCE 7
• ASCE 41
• AISI Standards for Cold Formed Steel
• ANSI / AF&PA NDS for wood framing
• ACI 318
• ACI 530 / TMS 402/602
• CA Historic Building Codes
• CA Existing Building Codes
• NEHRP Requirements for Existing Building
Mechanical, Plumbing & Electrical
Interwest’s California-licensed Mechanical and Electrical Engineers are well-versed in the application of California Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Energy, and Green Building Standards Codes:
• California Building Code
• California Residential Code
• California Plumbing Code
• California Mechanical Code
• California Electrical Code
• Jurisdiction-adopted ordinance
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.

Green Building Standards
Our staff is familiar with the incorporation of CALGreen building criteria into project designs and the resulting potential impact as related to the building codes. In addition, staff members have participated in the development of various “green” standards for super adobe, rammed earth, and straw bale construction, to name a few.

LEED
Developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED provides building owners and operators with 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, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts.
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City of Fontana | Proposal for Plan Review and Inspection Services, BS-24-05-SP Access Compliance – CASp Review
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 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 and 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 towards compliance, and successfully partner with the disabled community to address the needs and requirements of both entities. We can assist our clients in interpreting various issues relating to access compliance, such as access compliance obligations, transition planning, construction costs, construction phasing, code ‘interpretation,’ hardship, and code changes.

Flood Zones
Interwest’s staff of engineers and plans examiners have experience in providing plan reviews for projects located in flood zones, as several of our clients have developments that occur in areas prone to flooding. Interwest’s staff has provided numerous plan reviews for projects located in flood zones using FEMA’s Technical Bulletins as well as the local jurisdiction’s ordinances. In addition, members of Interwest’s staff have participated in state-sponsored committees to establish guideline and regulations for construction in areas designated as flood zones.

OSHPD 3
Our staff of plans examiners has extensive experience in providing plan reviews for OSHPD 3 projects. Our staff is well versed with the OSHPD 3 requirements contained in the California Building Code. We also have OSHPD-certified inspectors available on an as-needed basis.

Fire Code Plan Review
We have a complete staff of experienced and licensed professional fire protection plans examiners and inspectors for your fire life safety needs. Our staff can check plans for compliance with all applicable fire code and standard requirements, including but not limited to the following: ICC Fire Code, Uniform Fire Code, California Fire Code, Life Safety Code, NFPA standards, and your local/regional amendments.

Our Fire Plans Examiners and Inspectors are well versed in the use and application of the following model codes, standards, and regulations:
• California Fire Code (CFC)
• California Building Code (CBC)
• Local amendments and policies related to the CFC and
CBC
• Adopted National Fire Protection Standards
• California Health and Safety Code
• Appropriate listings (CSFM, U.L., etc.) for common
systems and materials
• Fire Department Standards
• National Fire Protection Referenced Standards
pursuant to the above Codes
• Municipal, State or Federal regulations enforced by
Fire Departments and Fire Districts

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CODE INTERPRETATIONS
Code interpretations are subject to final review and approval by the Chief Building Official or City designated staff.

Interwest’s engineers and plans examiners will provide unbiased recommendations and background information to help the Building Official or Fire Marshal make an informed decision. All plan review comments are subject to review and approval by the City Building Department.

TRANSPORTING PLANS
Interwest Consulting Group will arrange for all pick-up and delivery of plan review documents from the City at no cost.

Interwest uses varied methods of pick-up and delivery with the goal of providing same-day service.

SPECIAL PROJECTS AND ACCELERATED SERVICES
Interwest is able to accommodate special project plan review needs such as fast-track, multi-phased, or accelerated plan reviews. We establish project-specific turnaround goals and procedures with City staff for these types of projects based on the complexity of the projects as well as the construction schedule. Our staff of engineers and plans examiners will work with the City to resolve all plan review issues. Our staff will deal directly with applicants and their designers during the plan review process to resolve all issues in a collaborative manner to resolve plan review issues as quickly as possible.

COMMUNICATING PLAN REVIEW RESULTS
Plan reviews, when not immediately approved, will result in lists of comments referring to specific details and drawings and referencing applicable code sections. Interwest will provide the City with a clear, concise, and thorough document from which clients, designers, contractors, and owners can work. At the completion of each plan review cycle, Interwest will return an electronic and hard copy of the plan review comment list to the designated applicant and City representative.

Upon completion of the plan review, after all plan review issues have been resolved, Interwest will provide two complete sets of all final documents annotated as “reviewed” to the City for final approval.

ON-SITE CONSULTANT SERVICES & MEETING ATTENDANCE
Our 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. Interwest’s engineers and plans examiners will be available to meet with City staff, the design team, applicants, and/or contractors, at the City’s request, to discuss and resolve plan review and code-related issues. We will be available within one (1) business day to respond to questions from the City that may be generated during field inspections for each authorized plan check that is subsequently issued a permit for construction. Voicemails, e-mails, and faxes will be responded to as quickly as possible, always within 24 hours.

ELECTRONIC PLAN CHECK SERVICES
Interwest currently provides electronic plan review services for multiple jurisdictions throughout California, and we are prepared to provide electronic plan checks for the City. We are familiar with many electronic plan review platforms, specifically utilizing Bluebeam. This service allows for access by City staff to the documents.

More and more jurisdictions are seeing the benefits of electronic permit and plan check, especially for large, complex projects. Electronic plan check services deliver many benefits to municipalities, including substantially improved turnaround times; instantaneous comments to the developer, applicant, or architect; secured accessibility to documents; and reduced paper storage. Our staff is experienced in providing electronic plan reviews 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.

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PLAN REVIEW TRACKING METHOD, TRANSPORT, AND 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. We will create and maintain a Jurisdiction File containing our research on 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.

Interwest 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 the delivery of the final, approved documents. Information such as project name, City’s project number, assigned plan reviewer(s), date documents were received, plan review cycle, and completion date for the current review can be provided. In addition to standard phone communication, custom reports can be emailed. We will transport plans in the method that the City prefers at no cost to the City. Our local Ontario office, which is approximately 11 miles away, will service the City of Fontana.

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 review in progress. We maintain active email accounts and our staff will be responsive to any City or applicant’s needs. If we cannot speak directly to a caller, we will return calls no later than 24 hours.

Building Inspection Services
Building inspectors qualified to perform residential and commercial inspections can be made available as-needed during normal business hours (40 hours/week). Inspectors can also be flexible to assist during special off-hours by request with advance notice.

The assigned staff will perform inspection services, as needed, to verify that the work of construction is in conformance with the approved project plans as well as identify issues of non-compliance with applicable building and fire codes. Our field inspection services will include site inspections and writing legible and understandable correction and violation notices and field reports. In addition, we will be available to answer in-person or telephone inquiries.

We understand that municipal codes are frequently updated, so we will ensure that the projects we are inspecting are compliant with current code requirements. More specifically, we will ensure compliance with Title 24 California Building Codes, parts 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, covering structural, fire prevention, life safety, disabled access, energy conservation, green building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical installations in residential, commercial, industrial, existing and historic buildings.

Interwest’s ICC / CASp certified inspectors have performed both building and fire inspection services on a wide variety of construction projects including new residential developments, large custom homes, and commercial, institutional, assembly, essential service buildings, and industrial projects. When necessary for large or fast-track projects, multiple inspectors are available.

Interwest’s inspectors will provide field inspections including site inspections of projects to verify conformance with approved drawings and specifications, which will include a review of the permit documents to verify that on-site conditions are consistent with the approved documents for square footage, setbacks, heights, and any other applicable conditions. At the completion of inspections, Interwest’s inspectors will complete all necessary City forms and documents as required to provide seamless service.

We understand that personality and customer service are crucial to on-the-job success; therefore, we have selected inspectors who are well-versed in customer service and skilled in dealing with people both at the public counter and in the field. All inspection personnel assigned will be ICC and/or CASp certified as required. 12 THOUGHTFUL SOLUTIONS. THRIVING COMMUNITIES.

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INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
Interwest retains inspectors who are motivated to achieve the highest level of experience and certification. We work hard to match your jurisdiction’s level of safety and code compliance. All Interwest inspectors are ICC-certified. Inspection personnel assigned will be able to read, understand and interpret construction plans, truss drawings and calculations, prepare and maintain accurate records and reports, communicate effectively orally and in writing and to work effectively with contractors, the public and general staff. Inspectors will possess knowledge of approved and modern methods, materials, tools, and safety used in building inspection and the most current building standards.

VIRTUAL INSPECTIONS
Our staff has begun providing Remote Video Inspections (RVI), which allows for the inspection of a building or building systems using already available video technology. RVI is intended to be a complete and thorough inspection that meets the minimum requirements of the California Codes and local ordinances.

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City of Fontana | Proposal for Plan Review and Inspection Services, BS-24-05-SP Schedule
We will consistently complete plan reviews within the required timeframes (or faster!) for the City of Fontana. We work hard to accommodate any turn-around schedule desired by a jurisdiction. Multi-disciplinary reviews are typically performed in our offices but we are available for on-site work when required and whenever possible. We understand both the City and the project applicant are looking for quality reviews within a defined time frame. Our staff will meet or exceed the city’s turnaround time outlined in the RFP .

Bill Hayes, CBO, ICC, Project Manager, will be responsible for managing the time schedule and assuring schedule compliance. Bill will also be in charge of resource allocation of our key personnel committed to the City. We can quickly fine-tune staff or staffing levels to match changes in activity to ensure a high level of customer service 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. *Note below, larger commercial projects will be completed within 15-days or as discussed between City and consultant.

MAXIMUM DELIVERY TIMES FOR BUILDING PLAN REVIEW (COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL Quality Control/Quality Assurance
Interwest prides itself in meeting clients’ needs while maintaining a high level of quality control. Our approach is proactive— we prevent quality issues to the greatest extent possible and prepare for other situations in advance by mitigating risk.

To ensure quality, Interwest has implemented a Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) program where our Project Manager performs random quality evaluations of our staff throughout the year. Interwest’s QA/QC activities include:
• Standardized processes for intake, completion of returned work, email correspondence, review comment letters, and other items to ensure consistency and client satisfaction (e.g., logging review data into each municipality’s system).
• Our Project Manager conducts periodic reviews to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency of work performed. • Periodic peer review of plan reviews.
• Staff feedback as necessary for any discrepancies or improvements needed.
• Staff is paid to attend both internal and external training to grow professionally and improve skill sets.
• The Account Manager conducts periodic check-ins with clients for feedback on satisfaction with work performed and services provided.
• Sending periodic customer satisfaction surveys for feedback on work performed and services provided. • Interwest uses both check-ins and surveys to find possible opportunities to improve client satisfaction, work performed, and services provided, as necessary.
• Given Interwest’s comprehensive approach to management and plan review, the probability of risk is low. As part of our QA/ QC process, we ensure that Interwest standards are met. We involve the City in the entire process to maintain transparency.

TYPE OF JOB TURNAROUND TIME FIRST CHECK TURNAROUND TIME RECHECK New Construction 10 Working Days 5 Working Days
Addition 10 Working Days 5 Working Days
Remodel 10 Working Days 5 Working Days

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT APPROACH
Our project management approach begins with applying our Plan, Execute, Control, Optimize (PECO) philosophy. The PECO framework, illustrated to the right, is based on our team’s experience and industry best practices endorsed by the Project Management Institute. We identify, prioritize, allocate, manage, and control the work requirements through this singular, integrated method.

Using the PECO framework, the Interwest team delivers a project management approach that combines the right people, processes, and tools to perform the Scope of Services requirements. Our support for the City requires a methodology to operate and maintain all areas of service efficiently. The Interwest team’s process is structured to streamline our resources and provide responsive services. Successful execution of building support services starts with a responsive team structure that can anticipate and address resource needs.

Our team works on multiple tasks simultaneously, and our organizational structure supports the staff in overseeing this process effectively. Our Project Manager, Bill Hayes, CBO, ICC, will ensure overall project performance and completion.

APPROACH TO COMMUNICATION & COORDINATION
One of the keys to the efficient and successful flow of information is clear, effective communication. Everyone involved with a contract of this size and scope must be aware of changes, progress, and challenges. We commit to working with you to determine the best ways to communicate the right information to the right people at the right time. Our priority is to ensure the best possible experience working with our team—with minimum impact on the City and its citizens. Meetings are an integral part of the plan, especially at contract start-up, and involve all applicable staff from the City and Interwest. Everyone involved must be aware of progress and changes they can expect going forward. We will prepare communications that can be shared with all City staff, detailing what to expect during contract transition and moving forward. We work with you to develop a schedule and format to meet your needs for aggregate reporting. Report formats may include monthly, quarterly, and annual reports summarizing activity levels, adherence to performance metrics, and other items of special interest to the City. We ensure our work effort is clearly communicated to the City throughout the contract’s life, adjusting as necessary.

The following is a summary of our communication plan:

PLAN

OPTIMIZE

EXECUTE

CONTROL
direction & coordination direction & coordination
direction, coordination,
& information
information
daily status report
direct coordination
The PECO framework delivers a
contract management approach
that combines the right people,
processes, and tools to perform
contract work.

QUALITATIVE QUANTITATIVE FREQUENCY METHOD
Information
requested by
key decision
makers and
stakeholders
Identification
and selection
of metrics and
information to
be provided
Determination
of how often
information
and data is to
be provided
Selection
of preferred
mechanism
to share
information
(charts, reports,
emails, etc.)
Qualifications B.
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City of Fontana | Proposal for Plan Review and Inspection Services, BS-24-05-SP B. | Qualifications
Interwest has extensive experience and a proven track record of successfully providing complete building department services to public agencies for 21 years. We currently serve more than 330 public agencies, providing plan review, inspection services, and community development technician services.

Interwest was founded by individuals with a passion for serving municipalities.

On May 17, 2021, Interwest became a wholly-owned subsidiary of SAFEbuilt, LLC. Interwest, combined with our subsidiaries, employs more than 400+ professional staff in California, supported by SAFEbuilt’s larger resources of about 1,700+ national employees. Our staff spans a multitude of disciplines, roles, and job placements to municipalities within building departments throughout California.

Providing building department services is at the core of our business. We have highly qualified staff and extensive resources throughout the state.

Interwest is comprised of licensed Civil and Structural Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Fire Protection Engineers, and Mechanical Engineers registered in the State of California, ICC Certified and highly qualified Plans Examiners and Inspectors, Certified Access Specialists (CASp), licensed Architects, and other professionals specializing in providing complete building safety services to local government agencies.

Our staff has held senior and executive management positions within numerous California cities and public agencies, including the titles of Building Official, City Engineer, Public Works Director, Construction Manager, City Planner, and other management personnel. This depth of experience brings a high level of knowledge 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.

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. On the pages that follow, please find recent related experience by our top- level management team who excel in performing the services requested. The possession of appropriate licenses and certifications of our project staff may be found in their résumés displayed in Section C: Personnel.

INTERWEST PROFILE

YEAR FOUNDED & BUSINESS
STRUCTURE:
2002, Corporation
FIRM CAPACITY:

More than 400
Employees
(and 700+ Plan Reviews
completed weekly)
PROJECT OFFICE:
1500 S. Haven Ave., Suite 220
Ontario, CA 91761
909.295.3142
Fax: N/A
• [email protected]

SERVICES INTERWEST
PROVIDES:

Building Department Services
Municipal Engineering
City Planning
Construction Management
Traffic Engineering
Real Property Services
With a staff of more than 200
professionals in our Building
and Safety Division, Interwest
maintains the largest building
and safety services staff in
California.
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City of Fontana | Proposal for Plan Review and Inspection Services, BS-24-05-SP Recent Project Experience
Interwest is pleased to present projects of similar size and scope completed by our proposed team, including a list of California clients we provide services to for Building Plan Review and Inspection.

In 2022, Interwest partnered with Rancho Cucamonga in the current review of the new Harvest at Terra Vista Apartments.

This building is approximately 300,000 square feet, including a pool house, club house, and parking structure.

ON-CALL BUILDING SAFETY SERVICES // CITY OF COSTA MESA, CA lnterwest has assisted the City of Costa Mesa since 2007. Our staff provides thorough and timely plan review and building inspection services. lnterwest continues to perform a variety of inspections on the City’s expansive South Coast Plaza Shopping Mall. The majority of these projects have been single-story TIS for individual stores at a time, working quickly and thoroughly so as to minimize inconvenience to both business owners and the public. One of our most recent tenant improvement projects was performed for the mall’s Chanel boutique.

Orange County Museum of Modern Arts - This project is a 2-story mixed-use museum that totals 52,000 square feet with 25,000 square feet dedicated to exhibitions. There are 10,000 square feet of multipurpose, education, and performance space and 10,000 square feet of additional space for exhibitions in a possible expansion and the rooftop terrace can accommodate up to 1,000 people. Interwest is providing complete plan review services for this project on behalf of the City of Costa Mesa.

HARVEST AT TERRA VISTA // CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA

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FULL-SERVICE BUILDING SAFETY SERVICES // CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CA In April 2009, Interwest began providing turn-key building safety services to the City of Lake Forest [population 83,000].

Recognizing the value and cost benefits attributable to employing a contract services model, the City has contracted for building safety services since its incorporation in 1991.

Interwest provides a team of on-site professionals that provide all building safety services—blending seamlessly with existing city staff. We provide a full-time building official, building plan reviewers, building inspectors, and a building permit counter technician.

During our tenure, Interwest staff has developed the City’s first single, combination building permit which allowed for the same permit number to address all of a structure’s elements (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and structural) requiring approval, greatly reducing hours and paperwork. We also introduced several key documents that have allowed staff to efficiently communicate, including a workflow tracking sheet to document approvals, a standardized monthly
report using the City’s EnerGov software, and several of the City’s Building Safety handouts, reflecting current codes and standards.

Civic Center Campus: In April 2018, Interwest began
providing complete turnkey Building and Safety services to the City of Lake Forest, particularly the Civic Center Campus. This 12.5-acre facility is the heart and social center of the Lake Forest community. The Civic Center Campus
is comprised of the City Hall Building, Community Center, Council Chambers, Senior Center, and Parking Structure.

The estimated cost of construction was approximately $60 million.

Although there was no formal RFP process, Interwest was selected to provide all plan check and inspection services.

Our team at Interwest consisted of on-site professionals who delivered complete plan checks, engineering services, inspections, and electrical services. Fred Marzara, who serves as CBO for Lake Forest, was directly involved in the plan review of the parking structure and four other buildings.

One challenge our team faced during implementation
was ensuring the secure placement of the building’s solar panels. Upon inspection, it was discovered that high winds caused the solar panels to continuously be pulled upward and out of place. Our Interwest team quickly reviewed the issue with the building’s architectural designers and after collaborating, found a solution of adding extra pinpoint connectors in addition to the 4 pinpoints the solar panels already had, securing them in place on all sides. The City of Lake Forest was awarded CALBO’s 2018-2019 Building
Department of the Year Award, setting itself apart with excellent and responsive customer service. The City of Lake Forest Building Department has serviced over nine thousand walk-in customers, has performed over twenty-four thousand inspections, and has issued almost three thousand permits. 19 THOUGHTFUL SOLUTIONS. THRIVING COMMUNITIES.

City of Fontana | Proposal for Plan Review and Inspection Services, BS-24-05-SP

ON-CALL BUILDING PLAN CHECK SERVICES // CITY OF IRVINE, CA Interwest has provided as-needed building plan check services to the City of Irvine since 2007. We also provide engineering plan check services to the City’s Public Works Department.

UCI Center: Interwest provided a complete architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plan review for 500,000 square feet of retail, office, and entertainment space at the new UCI Center.

Koll Center: Interwest provided a complete architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plan review for the 6-story high-rise building. The project included over 1,500,000 square feet and post-tensioned parking structures.

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City of Fontana | Proposal for Plan Review and Inspection Services, BS-24-05-SP Current and Previous Municipal Clients
Below, we list a sampling of California clients for whom we currently provide, or have recently provided building services.

CLIENT SERVICES PROVIDED
Judicial Counsel of California Plan Review, Building Inspection California Construction Authority Plan Review, Building Inspection Town of Anaheim Plan Review, Building Inspection, Permit Technician Town of Capitola Plan Review
City of Chico Hills Building & Accessibility Plan Review, Inspection City of Corona Building & Fire Plan Check, Inspection
City of Costa Mesa Plan Review, Building Inspection
City of El Monte Plan Review, Building Inspection, Permit Technician City of Fairfield Plan Review, Planning Entitlement Review City of Garden Grove Plan Review, Building Inspection
City of Lake Elsinore Building Official, Plan Review, Inspection, Permit Technician City of Lake Forest Building Official, Plan Review, Inspection, Permit Technician Town of Lodi Building Inspection, Full Planning Services City of Manteca Building Inspection, Plan Review
Town of Napa Plan Review, Building Inspection, Permit Technician City of Palmdale Plan Review, Building Inspection
City of Pomona Building Official, Building and Grading Plan Review, Inspection, Permit Technician City of Rancho Cordova Plan Review, Building Inspection, Planning, Zoning Code Update City of Rancho Cucamonga Plan Review, Building Inspection City of Rancho Palos Verdes Plan Review, Inspection, Building Code Enforcement, Permit Technician City of Rio Vista Planning, Building Plan Review, Building Inspection City of Rocklin Plan Review, Building Inspection
City of Rosemead Building Official, Plan Review, Inspection, Permit Technician, Front Counter Support City of Roseville Plan Review
Town of Santa Clara Building and Fire Plan Review and Field Inspection City of Sonora Building Official, Plan Review, Inspection Town of St. Helena Building Official, Building & Fire Plan Review, Inspection, Planning Town of Tracy Plan Review, Building Inspection, Fire Inspection Town of Turlock Plan Review
Town of Upland Building Official, Building & Fire Plan Review, Inspection, Permit Technician Town of Woodland Plan Review, Building Inspection
County of Fresno Plan Review, Inspection
County of Napa Plan Review
County of Yuba Plan Review, Fire Plan Review
Town of Atherton Building Official, Plan Review, Building Inspection, Permit Technician Personnel C.
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City of Fontana | Proposal for Plan Review and Inspection Services, BS-24-05-SP C. | Personnel
Project Leadership and Primary Contacts
Interwest believes that maintaining frequent and consistent check-ins between the account management and operations teams and our clients is key to the early identification of performance risks and contributes to contract success. Your account management team will reach out to the City to discuss the best method and frequency for these check-in meetings. These meetings will provide both parties with the opportunity to manage the resources tactfully and develop the best Contractor- Client relationship. Further, we can also estimate and evaluate possible outcomes during this process and make the necessary changes.

William “Bill” Hayes, CBO, ICC will serve as the Project Manager to the City. Bill brings 20+ years of building official, plan review, and building inspection experience along with 17 years of municipal experience. His progressive and extensive knowledge of the building industry and municipal organization translates to efficient and effective services for our clients.

Bill works with Clients, Building Officials, and Community Development Directors to ensure client needs are met and all services provided on behalf of Interwest are delivered professionally, timely, and in a customer service manner.

Bill also meets with architects, engineers, designers, and homeowners as necessary to coordinate the successful delivery of plan review and inspection services. Bill is an excellent supervisor and communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing.

These qualities deliver strong results focused on the success of our municipal clients.

Shelby Sieracki will serve as the Account Manager to the City. Shelby has served in client relations for more than five years and has learned what it takes to provide a harmonious and informed approach to clients. Shelby will be responsible for ensuring increasing levels of client satisfaction throughout the life of the contract by performing periodic Client Health Checks, a service uniquely provided by Interwest.

Together, Bill and Shelby will be dedicated to ensuring that the City receives high-quality work products in the format required and to providing staff trained and briefed on the City’s specific requirements so that services are delivered in a timely manner.

Local Office
1500 S. Haven Ave., Suite 220
Ontario, CA 91761

William “Bill” Hayes
20+ Years of Experience
Project Manager
909.568.9749
[email protected]
Shelby Sieracki
5+ Years of Experience
Account Manager
626.224.2055
[email protected]

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City of Fontana | Proposal for Plan Review and Inspection Services, BS-24-05-SP Organizational Chart
Our proposed team members have significant direct experience working as municipal employees and as contract staff members in jurisdictions throughout California. Individually, the professionals selected to serve the City excel in each of their backgrounds. As a team, they possess the professional capability to innovatively create and implement effective solutions to serve the interests of your community. The organizational chart provided below highlights our project team, company roles, areas of expertise, and the organization of our project team.

We have Architects and Engineers on staff for any architectural reviews or engineering plan reviews required. Directly following this page, please find résumés of our project staff which demonstrate the experience and background of our highlighted personnel.

CITY OF FONTANA

INTERWEST BUILDING SERVICES TEAM
Building Plans Examiners
Jim Northcutt, ICC
Martha Diaz, ICC
Sal Kaddorah, PE
Steve Kim, CASp, PE
Mark Hankinson, BO
Rami Asaad, MEP
Building Inspectors
Oscar Barraza, ICC
Mark Brown, ICC
Daniel Mcance, ICC

PROJECT MANAGER
Bill Hayes, CBO, ICC

24 WILLIAM ‘BILL’ HAYES, CBO, ICC

STATE OPERATIONS MANAGER, BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
Bill brings 20+ years of building official, plan review and building inspection experience along with 17 years of municipal experience. His progressive and extensive knowledge of the building industry and municipal organization translates to efficient and effective services for our clients. Bill works with clients, Building Officials and Community Development Directors to assure client needs are met and all services provided on behalf of Interwest are delivered professionally, timely and in a customer service manner. Bill also meets with architects, engineers, designers, and homeowners as necessary to coordinate the successful delivery of plan review and inspection services.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
State Operations Manager, Building Department Services / Interwest Consulting Group / 2021 - Present
Bill serves clients in the capacity of State Operations Manager and Building Official, coordinating plan review, inspection and department oversight for multiple jurisdictions throughout Southern California.

West Coast Building and Code Group Leader / HR Green / 2019-2021 Coordinated project scheduling, tasks, and budgets to ensure completion within the appropriate time frame. Prepared the scope of services, detailed project, and contracts. Worked with leaders to determine the composition of the project team and assign any duties, schedules, and budget to members. Assisted and delivered proposals to client and managed contracts to determine if amendments are needed, communicated changes to clients and coordinated timely invoices and fees. Identified project opportunities and make decisions under the Practice Leader supervision.

Attended leadership meetings, reported on group performance, strategic planning, and marketing efforts. Provided input into the creation of marketing plans and maintained regular and accurate record of marketing activities with clients. Assisted Human Resources with on-boarding new employees, coordinate with IT to ensure office space and equipment are set up properly. Engaged in development-focused discussions with staff to assist in identifying and pursuing activities/projects that aligns with their development objectives.

Building and Operations Manager / City of Industry / 2016-2018 Supervised the daily operations of the Building & Development Services Departments by overseeing the daily operations of the counter customer service, issuing permits, performing plan checks, performing field inspections, gathering data, and executing proposal reports and city projects for the City Manager and City Council. Created training materials and implemented updated procedures for building inspection and counter staff. Evaluated staff responsibilities and productivity to ensure that departments are performing efficiently.

Maintained 24-hours of communications with Los Angeles County Public Works relating to installations and maintenance of sewer laterals, sidewalks, driveway approaches, and public right-of-way. Assigned and monitored work for contractors and consultants, ensuring that the services provided are within the parameters of the City Council’s approved contract. Reviewed all engineer specifications to ensure that they are appropriate for all formal bids under $10,000 and writing specifications and obtaining informal bids for all work under $10,000. Match bids to consultant invoices to ensure that amounts are correct for the work performed.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 20+
YEARS W/ INTERWEST: 2+

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
International Code Council,
8230972
Certified Building Official
ICC Residential Plumbing
Inspector
ICC Residential Mechanical
Inspector
ICC Residential Building
Inspector
ICC Commercial Building
Inspector
ICC/AACE Property
Maintenance and Housing
Inspector
ICC Building Inspector
25 William (Bill) Hayes | State Operations Manager, Building Department Services | Page 2 Oversaw an operational budget of over $50 million, the ADA improvements to public owned properties, and the maintenance of over $2 million worth of city vehicles and equipment, as well as city properties by repairing and improving 31 homes and 244 parcels; making sure that they comply with local, state, and federal laws, while maintaining 8,000 acres outside the city limits.

Oversaw an operational budget of over $50 million, the ADA improvements to public owned properties, and the maintenance of over $2 million worth of city vehicles and equipment, as well as city properties by repairing and improving 31 homes and 244 parcels; making sure that they comply with local, state, and federal laws, while maintaining 8,000 acres outside the city limits.

JAS Pacific / Contract Building Official-City of Pico Rivera / 2015-2016 & 2018-2019 Supervised the daily operations of the building, code enforcement, and housing departments for the City of Pico Rivera.

Tracked customer service, issued permits, performed plan checks and field inspections, gathered data, and fully executed required reports. Created training materials, and trained code enforcement, building inspectors, and counter staffs on updated procedures for building inspections and policies.

Building Official/Acting Public Works Manager / 2013-2015 Established an innovated Rental Housing Program by using a state-of-the-art GIS based inspection technology to efficiently inspect and publicly record blighted and deteriorated properties and was awarded the Helen Putnum Award for Excellence in the Internal Administration category. Created and implemented an Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) internal plan check process of 97% for efficient productivity of staffs and businesses, allowing the city to retain over $600,000 of funds in a 2-year period. Organized and managed the Industrial Waste program and successfully raised the compliance from 80% to nearly 100% from businesses within the city. Established a strong relationship with all departments in the city, therefore becoming a resource and asset to all.

Building Commissioner / City of Palos Heights, Illinois / 2008-2013 Responsible for the City of Palos Heights building departments overall operation and its annual budget of $750,000, as well as coordinated all approved outside vendors and services, and streamlined general office management duties to ensure efficiency of the department’s day-to-day operation. Provided oversight for all disciplines of residential and commercial plan reviews, zoning, enforcement, property maintenance enforcement, and all construction inspections from footing to certificate of occupancy. Inspected various construction projects, ranging from single family homes, commercial buildings, Public Works projects, and new constructions/remodeling for a private college, as well as an eight story, 500,000 plus square feet hospital surgical wing.

Senior/Lead Building Inspector / City of Countryside, Illinois / 2007-2008 End Year Supervised all sign and property maintenance inspections, enforcement programs, as well as inspections for buildings, electrical, and mechanical on residential and commercial projects, as well as zooning plan reviews and enforcement.

Coordinated as the department liaison for the local adjunction court by advising the Building Commissioner regarding building codes and city ordinance updates to stay in compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws. Lead the project in developing an electronic plan review/permit submittal program and an extensive electronic filing system for all permit and property files.
26 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 40
YEARS WITH INTERWEST: 6
EDUCATION:
AA, Civil Engineering,
Saddleback Community
College, 1981

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
International Code Council,
879908
ICC Building Plans Examiner
ICC Building Inspector
Jim Northcutt, ICC

BUILDING PLANS EXAMINER // BUILDING INSPECTOR
With 40 years of experience, Jim has an extensive record of successfully reviewing all phases of highly-complex construction projects. Jim 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.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Plans Examiner / Interwest Consulting Group / 2015 - Present Jim provides plans examination reviews for various Central Valley and Southern California jurisdictions.

Plans Examiner / City of Irvine, CA / 1994 - 2014
Jim provided information to architects, engineers, contractors, homeowners and developers regarding Building Codes, Local Codes and State Codes including Title 24 handicap and energy requirements. He plan checked and approved room additions, patio covers, solar installations, spa 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 / City of Irvine, CA / 1988 - 1994 Jim 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 / City of Irvine, CA / 1986 - 1988 Jim 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 / City of Irvine, CA / 1985 - 1986 Jim performed routine review of tract maps, parcel maps, grading plans, landscape plans; check improvements plans for general conformance with City Standards. He assisted in the development and review of design policies and standards.

Engineering Aide III / County of Orange, CA / 1981 – 1985 Jim was a draft man for grading, bike trails, street improvement plans, storm drains, and other County projects using Intergraph CAD system; design, draft and write construction specifications for minor County funded projects. 27 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 30+
YEARS WITH INTERWEST: 6
EDUCATION:
MS, Civil Engineering with
Specialization in Structural
Engineering Design, California
State University, Sacramento,
1988
BS, Civil Engineering, California
State University, Sacramento,
1985
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
CA Professional Civil Engineer,
43757
NV Professional Civil Engineer,
20795
International Code Council,
861125
ICC Building Plans Examiner
Sal Kaddorah, PE

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER / SENIOR PLAN REVIEW ENGINEER
Sal is a registered engineer with over 30 years of industry and municipal experience, serving major metropolitan governmental agencies throughout Southern California.

He spent 18 years of his career serving the Southern California City of Manhattan Beach, beginning as a Senior Plan Check Engineer and progressing to become the City’s Building Official and filling in as the Director of Community Development as-needed. This has given him a valuable perspective on and respect for working in a municipality at multiple levels. This insight allows him to problem solve and work effectively within this environment to the satisfaction of existing City staff, the development community, and the public. Over his career, Sal has cultivated expertise and a proven track record of providing City clientele with thorough and accurate reviews on a multitude of project scopes and scales. Sal continues to stay current and well-informed about the latest techniques and technologies to ensure client satisfaction and effective communication.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Plan Review Engineer / Interwest Consulting Group / 2015-Present Sal serves a variety of clients on a contract basis providing comprehensive plan review services. Sal also, fills in as a building official, as needed.

Building Official / City of Manhattan Beach / 2011-2015 In this position, Sal supervised and managed the Building and Safety Division, including Plan Check, Inspections, Permit Processing and Code Enforcement. He ensured that construction or alteration work was being done according to approved plans and in accordance with the Provisions of Building Codes. Sal also supervised staff and provided training and guidance to perform required job duties and tasks.

He prepared reports and conducted presentations for the City Council, City Manager, City Departments, Boards and Commissions, other Public Agencies, and Private Design and Development Sectors. He also performed complex plan checks for large commercial and residential projects, and worked with the design team to ensure proper code compliance for the final design. On occasion, Sal filled in for the Director of Community Development Department, which involved running the Department operations and managing the Department personnel.

Principal Plan Check Engineer / City of Manhattan Beach / 2000-2011 He oversaw all plan check, and inspection activities within private property of the City. The work included all construction activities, i.e., Commercial, Industrial and Residential buildings within the City limits. Sal was also responsible for building code development and other code interpretation issues. He managed and supervised permit processing staff and plan check Engineers; provided technical training for staff pertaining to construction codes; and provided technical Code interpretations for the design and construction community.

Senior Plan Check Engineer / City of Manhattan Beach / 1997-2000 Sal performed plan checks for commercial and residential projects to ensure full compliance with California State codes and City amendments. He provided the Building Official with all technical engineering and life-safety interpretations and decisions on issues related to architectural, structural, disabled access, and energy standards.
28 Sal Kaddorah | Professional Engineer, Senior Plan Review | Page 2 Associate Plan Check Engineer/ City of Sacramento/ 1990 - 1997 Sal performed commercial, residential, and industrial plan checks for the City, as well as complex construction inspections, including plan checks and inspections of high-rise buildings and large arenas. He provided code training to plan check engineers and inspection staff, as well as members of the design and construction community.

Design Engineer / William Merkel Associates / 1985– 1990 In this role, Sal performed structural design for hospitals, schools, commercial, industrial and residential structures. He was in charge of design and construction projects from the initial design phase to completion, including construction costs, budgeting, and all related construction issues.

Graduate Assistant / California State University, Sacramento / 1985– 1988 Sal assisted a professor in the Engineering and Science Department with engineering lectures. He also tutored graduate engineering students and graded homework assignments, tests, and engineering reports. 29 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 11
YEARS W/ INTERWEST: >1
EDUCATION:
Masters of Science Degree in
Civil Engineering (Structural
Emphasis), University of
Southern California
Bachelor of Science Degree
in Civil Engineering, California
State Polytechnic University,
Pomona
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Professional Engineer, P .E.

State of California, License No.

C88484
Certified Access Specialist
(CASp) Certificate No. CASp-
982
Building Plans Examiner, B3
Certificate No. 8887591
Steve Kim, P.E., CASp

SENIOR PLAN CHECK ENGINEER
Steve is a Senior Plan Check Engineer with over a decade of experience in his career field. He holds many licenses and certificates, as well as education, making him well- versed and experienced in his career path.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Plan Check Engineer / Interwest Consulting Group / 2023 - Present Reviews commercial and residential structures for compliance to the California Code of Regulations, Title 24.
Provides review for ASMEP , CalGreen, and the California Energy Code.

Senior Plan Check Engineer / City of Riverside Building and Safety / 2020 - 2023
Review commercial and residential structures for compliance to the California Code of Regulations, Title 24.
Provide review for ASMEP , CalGreen, and the California Energy Code.

Safety Plans Examiner III / County of Riverside Building and Safety / 2019 - 2020
Provided guidance to younger engineers.
Assisted other engineers when complications develop.

Structural Engineer / KPFF Consulting Engineers / 2017 - 2019 Provided structural analysis and designed commercial and institutional buildings. Tasked as primary design engineer and project manager under direct supervision of the principal. These projects included: Yorba Linda Library and Arts Center, Roosevelt Elementary School and major tenant improvements at the Century Plaza Tower.

Project Manager / Gouvis Engineering Consulting Group, Inc. / 2015 - 2017 Provided structural analysis and design of high density apartments, mixed-use, commercial and tract home developments.
Interfaced with architects and engineers of varying disciplines to prepare construction documents and provide continued technical support through the permitting and construction process.

Engineering Technician II / Orange County Public Works, Development Services / 2015
Administered preliminary review of plans, engineering and permit documents at the public counter to qualify submittals for plan check.

Project Manager / Full Stack Developer / Toda World, Inc. / 2012 - 2015 Worked as primary web server system administrator.
Web application development of customer reward mobile application. Web application development of back-end dashboard, and custom integration of micro-services for development of QR coupon generator, email and SMS marketing, gift card and order processing, and more.
30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 41
YEARS WITH INTERWEST: 3
EDUCATION:
Southwest Leadership
Program in Management and
Organizations, Eller College
of Management, University of
Arizona
BS in Architecture, University of
Minnesota
BS of Environmental Design,
University of Minnesota
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
International Code Council |
5111273
ICC Accessibility Inspector/
Plans Examiner
ICC/AACE Property
Maintenance & Housing
Inspector
ICC Residential Building
Inspector
ICC Commercial Building
Inspector
ICC Building Plans Examiner
ICC Building Inspector
ICC Residential Mechanical
Inspector
ICC Residential Plumbing
Inspector
ICC Commercial Plumbing
Inspector
ICC Plumbing Inspector
Mark Hankinson, ICC

SENIOR PLANS EXAMINER
Mark spent 22 years as a Senior Plans Examiner for Pima County, reviewing commercial and residential plans, and ensuring building plan review work is in compliance with State and local building regulations. Mark worked with building inspectors to resolve field-related code issues, provided customer support for zoning and building questions, performed structural calculations for beam loads on residential projects, and reviewed structural calculations submitted.

Mark also had 19 years of experience as an Architect, working on many building types: hospitals, warehouses, banks, tenant improvements, hotels, churches, and residential. He is an effective team member and leader, supervising office staff or supervising individual teams, and has the proven ability to communicate effectively with all other internal and external disciplines.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Plans Examiner / Interwest Consulting Group / 2017 – Present Mark provides building plan review services to the cities of El Monte, Rosemead, and Maywood for residential and commercial projects to ensure compliance with all applicable building codes.

Senior Plans Examiner / Pima County, AZ / 2001 – 2017
Mark reviewed plans primarily for zoning and building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical requirements on a five-day review schedule. He also reviewed and issued permits for assisted living homes and group homes, Wastewater Sewer Connections permits, and Building and Zoning permits, in addition to reviewing solar permits. He is familiar with online submittals using Project Doxs and the County’s Adobe system to review all permit submittals that have plans.

Architect / Various / 1982 – 2001
Mark worked at various-sized architectural firms with up to 200 employees. He learned a great deal of knowledge about architectural plans and the process of reviewing plans. Mark ensured plans were complete and complied with the building codes and requirements of various states and jurisdictions.
31 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 14
YEARS WITH INTERWEST: 1
EDUCATION:
BS, Electrical Engineering
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Training courses in automation
control and PLC
Authorized operation in low
and/or high voltage
Relay protection and fault
analysis for modern power
systems
Voltage and current transformer
concept, manufacturing, and
maintenance
HSE Trainings: IOSH managing
safely, First aid, advanced level,
Safe job observation, Coffined
space Entry, Work at height,
Firefighting
Rami Asaad, MEP

PLANS EXAMINER
Rami is an experienced MEP Plans Examiner with strengths in process mapping, product selection, quality assurance, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, installation management, and service operations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MEP Plans Examiner / Interwest Consulting Group / 2022-Present Rami provides plans examination reviews for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.

Branch Manager / XYLEM INC / 2020-2022
Reviewed, audited, and approved the projects for technical MEP and Electrical drawing and made sure it met the standards.
Supported the design engineers in product selection and system design to meet the codes and regulations.
Met with the clients and project owners to discuss the requirements and the technical points.
Priced and agreed on the payment terms.
Procurement and equipment inspection and testing.
Managed and facilitated the day-to-day site installations and operations to provide adequate resources, ongoing work direction, and problem-solving to ensure business goals are met.
Managed the installations using industry best practices to ensure site installations were performed correctly, safely, and in a timely manner. Monitored and drove key performance end-to-end metrics to ensure excellent customer experience and delivery of our promises.
Supported the team in technical updates as per the codes, and made sure the updates get approved, done, and reflected in the technical drawings and documents.
Developed individuals and shared positive and constructive feedback with the team members to understand the connection between development tools and their performance.
Maintained customer relationships by responding to customer inquiries and providing resolution and technical support.
Participated in the development, implementation, monitoring, and optimization of safety, health, and hazardous materials, and waste policies, practices, and procedures throughout the facilities in compliance with governmental regulations. Collaborated with all support teams including Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, Quality Assurance, Marketing, Supply chain, Sales, and Human Resources to develop plans to meet business objectives. Reported daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly the team and the branch operations performance, and financial performance.

Installations and Operations Manager / XYLEM INC/ 2017-2020 Prepared the project’s technical MEP and Electrical drawing and made sure it is per the standards.
System design and product selection.
Prepared the product technical specs for the procurement team. Supervised the site installations and proposed modifications when needed. Updated the technical documents and drawings to match the as-built. Prepared the documents needed to obtain the site modification approvals from the client.
Signed off project and payments clearance.
Monitored and further developed a class-leading preventive maintenance program to ensure critical equipment maintains exceptional in-service status plus the corrective maintenance and support and preparation of root cause analysis reports.
32 Rami Asaad, MEP | Plans Examiner | Page 2
Daily operations and logistics management for the field and workshop service jobs including the activities and personal scheduling.
Aftermarket customer support and warranty claims management with the ability to manage and prioritize projects to delegate tasks appropriately.
Assured a clean and safe working environment for all employees, emphasizing prevention of potential problems and hazardous conditions, implementing strategies for the elimination of unsafe practices, and supporting safety initiatives in addition to conducting risk assessments and recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures with a very strong knowledge of OSHA and ISO quality management systems.
Performed 5S and Kaizen points audits/safety training as needed. Managed inventory control of service parts to ensure necessary parts availability to reduce asset downtime while ensuring maximum cost containment.
Enhanced professional development programs to ensure team members achieve an advanced understanding of hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical, to ensure installations, diagnosis, and services are performed effectively and efficiently.
Maintained/organized the administrative end of the training, working with needed departments including the development and preparation of the necessary material for the required training.

Electrical Engineer Team Leader / VEOLIA / 2014-2017
Lead the electrical team to maintain all the electrical assets’ preventive and corrective services. Serviced team activities planning and personal scheduling. Renewed plans and procurement technical support.
Failure troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Performed system modifications if needed and updated the document and drawings accordingly. Assured a clean and safe working environment for all employees, emphasizing the prevention of potential problems and hazardous conditions.
Created and managed purchase orders in inventory control management software and inventory control of service parts to ensure necessary parts availability to reduce asset downtime. Installation, Services, repairs, and upgrades of electrical systems such as. - Medium voltage switchgear and Ring Main Units.
- Medium voltage Air Blowers, Generator.
- Current and Voltage Transformers.
- Submersible Pumps, Submersible Mixers, Booster pumps, Motors up to 1200 KW. - Firefighting systems.
- VFDs and Soft starters, DOL installations.
- 20 KVA UPSs and 110 DC rectification with their battery racks. - HVAC, split AC, and Chillers.
- Flowed meters, water level switches, level transmitters, and water quality devices. - Monitored and Controlled devices, PLCs, and SCADA systems. - Light current devices.
33 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 15
YEARS W/ INTERWEST: 1

EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering,
CSU-Long Beach, California

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Civil Engineer, CA
# 081154
International Code Council
8723293
ICC Certified Residential Plans
Examiner
Martha Diaz, PE

PLANS EXAMINER
Martha Diaz is a bilingual plans examiner who also has extensive engineering experience. She is fluent in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and BlueBeam Revu.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Plans Examiner / Interwest Consulting Group / 2022- Present Martha performs a full range of residential and commercial (IRC and IBC governed) Plan Reviews. She identifies and addresses areas of plan non-compliance and suggests/recommends procedures and processes to improve operations. Martha is available, responsive, knowledgeable, and cordial to customer and client requests for information and answers code related questions from builders and the general public.

Engineer | City Of Santa Clarita, Building & Safety Division | 2017-2021 Martha reviews structural and architectural plans, calculations, and soils reports for building code compliance for projects ranging from single-family dwellings to commercial tenant improvements. She assists home-owners, contractors, architects, designers, and engineers in completing their construction projects and provides code updates for local building amendments. Martha collaborates with the planning division and helps develop plan review comments for accessory dwelling units.

Forensic Engineer I | Donan Engineering, Inc. | 2015-2016 Martha performs forensic investigations on buildings and structures to determine cause of failure and/or damage. She interviews home-owners as part of the investigation process and discusses projects and reports with clients, engineers, and home-owners. She uses the scientific method and serves as the engineer of record on reports submitted to clients.

Structural Engineering Associate II – Green Building Division | City of Los Angeles, Department of Building & Safety | 2011-2015
Martha reviews architectural plans, commissioning documents, landscape plans and calculations, and testing data for Los Angeles Green Building Code compliance. She also assists in creating documents required for plan review to meet state requirements.

Structural Engineering Associate II – Structural Plan Check Division | City of Los Angeles, Department of Building & Safety | 2007-2011 Martha reviews structural and architectural plans, calculations, and soil reports for building and zoning code compliance for jobs ranging from single-family dwellings to commercial tenant improvements. She refers customers to different agencies to obtain applicable sign-offs, and she issues building permits upon code compliance.

34 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 24
YEARS W/ INTERWEST: 10

EDUCATION
Architecture | Drafting, Los
Angeles Pierce College
PC 832 (Arrest) Modules 1 & 3
(Code Enforcement), Rio Hondo
College

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
NPDES Certified Stormwater
Inspector
Disaster Safety Assessment CA,
NO. SAPC51147
Emergency Management
System Institute (FEMA),
Incident Command System,
Incident Management System
International Code Council,
5173156
ICC Building Inspector
ICC CA Residential Plumbing
Inspector
ICC Residential Plumbing
Inspector
ICC Residential Electrical
Inspector
ICC CA Residential Building
Inspector
ICC CA Residential Electrical
Inspector
ICC CA Commercial Building
Inspector
ICC Management Module
Oscar Barraza, ICC

BUILDING INSPECTOR
Oscar brings over 20 years of construction industry experience with more than 17 years as a Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer. He is highly knowledgeable of Housing and Zoning Ordinances and has worked in both the public and private sectors. Oscar understands the significance of project schedules which has served as an important asset in ensuring the timely delivery of all projects.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Building Inspector / Interwest Consulting Group / 2012 - Present Oscar performs inspections of commercial and residential construction including building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical.

Building Inspector | Code Enforcement Officer / JAS Pacific / 2010 - 2012 Oscar conducts residential and commercial inspections in Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Building fields. He investigates building standards and land usage to ensure that municipal and county laws for such works are followed.

Building Inspector | Code Enforcement Manager / City of Palmdale, CA / 2003 - 2009
Oscar conducts residential and commercial inspections in Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Building fields. He is responsible for scheduling and monitoring inspections for single and multi-family residences through the Residential Rental Unit program.

Construction Supervisor / California Restoration Construction / 2002 - 2003 Oscar is responsible for supervision of restoration projects throughout the Los Angeles area. He contracts and supervises all types of trades at the job site.

Construction Supervisor/ Financial Interior Design / 1998 - 2002 Oscar coordinates and scheduled subcontractors and diagnoses problems of any type or trade. He coordinates services of Deputy Inspectors.. 35 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 18+
YEARS WITH INTERWEST:
13 EDUCATION:
Construction Technology,
Riverside City College, CA
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
State Fire Marshal Designated
Campus Fire Marshal (SFM
DCFM) - 2019
Plan Examiner 1A, 1B, 1C –
2018/2019
Fire Inspector 1 - 2017
Hazardous Materials First
Responder Awareness Level -
2017
Plan Review Institute Based on
the 2015 I-Codes - 2017
Fire Alarm Plan Review - 2016
Fire Prevention 3B - 2015
Back to Basics, A Review of
NFPA 72 - 2015
Fire Inspector 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D -
2014
Fire Inspector 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D -
2014
NFPA 13, NFPA 20, NFPA 25
Review Course – 2014
CPR/First Aid Certified – Annual
Renewal
Daniel L. McCance, ICC

BUILDING INSPECTOR
Daniel is an ICC Certified Building Inspector and possesses over 18 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 always delivers a high level of customer service in a professional manner.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Building Inspector / Interwest Consulting Group / 2007 - Present Daniel performs inspection services for all phases of residential, industrial and commercial buildings and accessibility inspections at various client locations. Some of Daniels clients include but are not limited to the Cities of Pomona, Big Bear Lake, Perris and San Jose.

Building Inspector / Engineering Firm, CA / 2002 - 2007 Daniel performed building inspection services to various clients. He provided inspection for a variety of commercial projects, multi-tenant tract homes, large custom homes and tenant improvements.
36 YEARS WITH INTERWEST: 1
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Residential Building Inspector
Commercial Building Inspector
Residential Mechanical
Inspector
Residential Plumbing Inspector
Residential Electric Inspector
Mark Brown, ICC

BUILDING INSPECTOR
Mark is an inspector with many certifications and a strong work ethic.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Building Inspector / Interwest Consulting Group / 2023 – Present Inspects buildings and ensure compliance with building plans. Conducts inspections for compliance with codes and regulations governing building construction, alteration and repair, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical installations, and environmental protection.
Reviews code standards and departmental regulations recommending changes when needed.

Reference D.
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City of Fontana | Proposal for Plan Review and Inspection Services, BS-24-05-SP D. | Reference
At Interwest, we believe that client satisfaction and repeat business with these clients is the ultimate indicator of our success as a firm. We encourage you to contact the references below to provide testimony of our capability to perform your requested services, adhere to schedules and budgets, and exceed expectations.

City of Laguna Woods
Rebecca M. Pennington, Development Programs Analyst
[email protected] | 949.639.0561
City of Lake Forest
Gayle Ackerman, Director of Development Services
[email protected] | 949.461.3460
City of Corona
Chris Milosevic, Building Official
[email protected] | 951.736.2254
City of El Monte
Jess McCloskey, Chief Building Official
[email protected] | 626.580.2013

Insurance F.
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City of Fontana | Proposal for Plan Review and Inspection Services, BS-24-05-SP F. | Insurance
Interwest has read the City of Fontana’s indemnification and insurance requirements within the contract documents and we will meet these requirements upon selection.

G.Professional Fee
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City of Fontana | Proposal for Plan Review and Inspection Services, BS-24-05-SP

CLASSIFICATION HOURLY BILLING RATE
Building Safety Services
Certified Building Official ....................................................................................................................................$160 Licensed Plan Review Engineer (structural, civil, electrical, mechanical) / Architect .....................................$155 Supervising Structural Engineer .........................................................................................................................$185 Senior Structural Engineer ..................................................................................................................................$175 Senior Plans Examiner .........................................................................................................................................$140 CASp .....................................................................................................................................................................$125 Inspector III ...........................................................................................................................................................$110 Inspector II ............................................................................................................................................................$100 Inspector I ...............................................................................................................................................................$90 Permit Technician ...................................................................................................................................................$80 Fire Protection Engineer .....................................................................................................................................$155 Senior Fire Plans Examiner .................................................................................................................................$130 Fire Plans Examiner / Fire Inspector ...................................................................................................................$120 ICC Building Plans Examiner ..............................................................................................................................$120 Senior Code Enforcement Officer ......................................................................................................................$135 Code Enforcement Officer ..................................................................................................................................$125 Trainee ....................................................................................................................................................................$75 G. | Professional Fee
Billing Rates
Effective July 17, 2023
Beginning on the 1st anniversary of the Effective Date of the Agreement and annually thereafter, the hourly rates listed below shall be automatically increased based upon the annual increase in the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics or successor thereof, Consumer Price Index (United States City Average, All Items (CPI-U), Not Seasonally adjusted, All Urban Consumers, referred to herein as the “CPI”). Such increase shall not exceed 4% per annum. The increase will become effective upon publication of the applicable CPI data. If the index decreases, the rates listed shall remain unchanged. Per the RFP , this fee schedule will be valid for at least one (1) year from the effective date of the contract.

Proposed Contract
Exceptions Appendix A
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City of Fontana | Proposal for Plan Review and Inspection Services, BS-24-05-SP Appendix A | Proposed Contract Exceptions
The Interwest Contract and Legal team have carefully reviewed the contract terms presented in the Sample Professional Services Agreement. We respectfully request the following modifications to the agreement terms: text to be added will be represented in blue ink, while text to be deleted will be represented in red strike-out.

12. Indemnification: a. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall defend (with counsel of City’s choosing, and selected from Consultant’s insurance carrier’s panel counsel), indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents free and harmless from any and all third-party claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner to the extent arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any negligent acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants or agents in connection with the performance of the Consultant’s services, the Project or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all damages, expert witness fees and attorney’s fees and other related costs and expenses. Consultant’s obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by Consultant, the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, Consultant shall have the right to defend and settle any action for which indemnification is sought, provided that it shall not enter into any settlement that requires an admission of wrongdoing by any indemnitee without that indemnitee’s approval. Consultant’s obligations under this Agreement are contingent upon timely receipt of notice of the claim for which indemnification is sought, such that defense of the claim is not prejudiced, and the reasonable assistance of the indemnitee in connection with the defense of the claim. b. If Consultant’s obligation to defend, indemnify, and/or hold harmless arises out of Consultant’s performance of “design professional” services (as that term is defined under Civil Code section 2782.8), then, and only to the extent required by Civil Code section 2782.8, which is fully incorporated herein, Consultant’s indemnification obligation shall be limited to claims that to the extent that they arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant, and, upon agreement of parties or Consultant obtaining a final adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction, Consultant’s liability for such claim, including the cost to defend, shall not exceed the Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault.

26. Successors and Assigns: This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors in interest, executors, administrators and assigns of each Party to this Agreement. However, Consultant shall not assign or transfer by operation of law or otherwise any or all of its rights, burdens, duties or obligations without the prior written consent of City, which shall not be unreasonably delayed or withheld. Any attempted assignment without such consent shall be invalid and void.

Fontana City CouncilSeptember 12, 2023

Fontana City Council
September 12, 2023