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item 25 Award contracts to CSG Consultants, Inc.; Willdan Engineering; The Code Group, Inc.; True North Compliance Services, Inc.; and Scott Fazekas & Associates, Inc; for on-call plan review and/or building

Garden Grove City Council
June 23, 2026

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item 25 Award contracts to CSG Consultants, Inc.; Willdan Engineering; The Code Group, Inc.; True North Compliance Services, Inc.; and Scott Fazekas & Associates, Inc; for on-call plan review and/or building
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1 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT is made this day of , 2026, by the CITY OF GARDEN GROVE, a municipal corporation, ("CITY") and WILLDAN ENGINEERING , herein after referred to as “CONTRACTOR”.

RECITALS

The following recitals are a substantive part of this Agreement:

1. This Agreement is entered into pursuant to Garden Grove Council Resolution No. 9212- 14 (January 28, 2014).

2. CITY desires to utilize the services of CONTRACTOR to provide plan review, inspection, code enforcement, and/or other building contractual services on an ”as-needed” basis.

3. CONTRACTOR is qualified by virtue of experience, training, education and expertise to accomplish services.

AGREEMENT

THE PARTIES MUTUALLY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

1. Term and Termination The term of the agreement shall be from the date of this agreement through June 30, 202 6, with an option to extend said agreement an additional four years. Option years shall be exercised one year at a time, at the s ole option of the CITY. This agreement may be terminated by the CITY without cause. In such event, the CITY will compensate CONTRACTOR for work performed to date in accordance with CONTRACTOR’s fee schedule which is attached as Attachment “B” and is hereby incorporated by reference. Contractor is required to present evidence to support performed work.

2. Services to be Provided. The services to be performed by CONTRACTOR shall consist of tasks as set forth in the Proposal Attachment “A”. The Proposal is attached as Attachment “A”, and is incorporated herein by reference. The Proposal and this Agreement do not guarantee any specific amount of work. CONTRACTOR warrants that all services will be performed in a competent, professional and satisfactory manner in accordance with customary and usual practices in CONTRACTOR’S profession and the standards prevalent in the industry for such services. By executing this Agreement, CONTRACTOR certifies that it has carefully considered how the work should be performed and fully understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of the work under this Agreement

3. Compensation. CONTRACTOR shall be compensated as follows:

3.1 AMOUNT. Total Compensation under this agreement shall not exceed (NTE) amount of Two Hundred Fifty thousand and 00/100 cents ($250,000.00) per fiscal year , payable in arrears and in accordance with proposal in Attachment “B”.

2 3.2 Payment. For work under this Agreement, payment shall be made per monthly invoice for work completed. Payment shall be based on schedule included in Proposal (Attachment B).

3.3 Records of Expenses. CONTRACTOR shall keep complete and accurate records of all costs and expenses incidental to services covered by this Agreement. These records will be made available at reasonable times to CITY.

3.4 Termination. CITY and CONTRACTOR shall have the right to terminate this agreement, without cause, by giving thirty (30) days written notice of termination. If the Agreement is terminated by CITY, then the provisions of paragraph 3 would apply to that portion of the work completed.

4. Insurance requirements.

4.1 COMMENCEMENT OF WORK. CONTRACTOR shall not commence work under this Agreement until all certificates and endor sements have been received and approved by the CITY. All insurance required by this Agreement shall contain a Statement of Obligation on the part of the carrier to notify the CITY of any material change, cancellation, or termination at least thirty (30) days in advance and provide a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the City.

4.2 WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE. During the duration of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR and all subcontractors shall maintain Workers Compensation Insurance in the amount and type required by law, if applicable.

4.3 INSURANCE AMOUNTS. CONTRACTOR shall maintain the following insurance for the duration of this Agreement:

(a) Commercial general liability in an amount of $2 ,000,000.00 per occurrence (claims made and modified occurrence policies are not acceptable); Insurance companies must be acceptable to CITY and have a Best’s Guide Rating of A-, Class VII or better, as approved by the CITY.

(b) Automobile liability in an amount of $1,000,000.00 combined single limit (claims made and modified occurrence policies are not acceptable); Insurance companies must be acceptable to CITY and have a Best’s Guide Rating of A-, Class VII or better, as approved by the CITY.

(c) Professional liability in an amount not less than $2 ,000,000.

Insurance companies must be admitted and licensed In California and h ave a Best’s Guide Rating of A- Class VII or better, as approved by the City. If the policy is written on a “claims made” basis, the policy shall be continued in f ull force and effect at all times during the term of the agreement, and for a period of three (3) years from the date of the completion of services provided.

In the event of termination, cancellation, or material change in the policy, professional/ contractor shall obtain continuing insurance coverage for the prior acts or omissions of
professional/contractor during the course of performing services 3 under the term of the agreement. The coverage shall be evidenced either by a new policy evidencing no gap in coverage, or by obtaining separate extended “tail” coverage with the present or new carrier.

An On-Going and Completed Operations Additional Insured Endorsement for the policy under section 4.3 (a) shall designate CITY, it’s officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insureds for liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the CONTRACTOR.

CONTRACTOR shall provide to CITY proof of insurance and endorsement forms that conform to CITY’s requirements, as approved by the CITY.

An Additional Insured Endorsement for the policy under section 4.3 (b) shall designate CITY, it’s officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insureds for automobiles, owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by the CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall provide to CITY proof of insurance and endorsement forms that conform to CITY’s requirements, as approved by the CITY.

For any claims related to this Agreement, CONTRACTOR’s insurance coverage shall be primary in surance as respects CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be excess of the CONTRACTOR’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.

If CONTRACTOR maintains higher insurance limits than the minimums shown above, CONTRACTOR shall provide coverage for the higher insurance limits otherwise maintained by the CONTRACTOR.

5. Non-Liability of Officials and Employees of the CITY. No official or employee of CITY shall be personally liable to CONTRACTOR in the event of any default or breach by CITY, or for any amount which may become due to CONTRACTOR.

6. Non-Discrimination. CONTRACTOR covenants there shall be no discrimination against any person or group due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, age, handicap, national origin, or ancestry, in any activity pursuant to this Agreement.

7. Independent CONTRACTOR. It is agreed to that CONTRACTOR shall act and be an independent CONTRACTOR and not an agent or employee of the CITY, and shall obtain no rights to any benefits which accrue to CITY'S employees.

8. Compliance with Law . CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations of the federal, state, and local government.

CONTRACTOR shall comply with, and shall be responsible for causing all CONTRACTORs and sub-CONTRACTORs performing any of the work pursuant to this Agreement to comply with, all applicable federal and state labor standards, including, to the extent applicable, the prevailing wage requirements promulgated by the Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California Department of Labor. The City makes no warranty 4 or representation concerning whether any of the work performed pursuant to this Agreement constitutes public works subject to the prevailing wage requirements.

9. Disclosure of Documents. All documents or other information developed or received by CONTRACTOR are confidential and shall not be disclosed without authorization by CITY, unless disclosure is required by law.

10. Ownership of Work Product. All documents or other information developed or received by CONTRACTOR shall be the property of CITY. CONTRACTOR shall provide CITY with copies of these items upon demand or upon termination of this Agreement.

11. Conflict of Interest and Reporting. CONTRACTOR shall at all times avoid conflict of interest or appearance of conflict of interest in performance of this Agreement.

12. Notices. All notices shall be personally delivered or mailed to the below listed address, or to such other addresses as may be designated by written notice. These addresses shall be used for delivery of service of process.

a. Address of CONTRACTOR is as follows:

Willdan Engineering
Attn: Stefan Chiose, PE, CBO
2401 E. Katella Ave, Suite 300
Anaheim, CA 92806

b. Address of CITY is as follows:

Department of Community Development
City of Garden Grove
11222 Acacia Parkway
Garden Grove, CA 92840

13. CONTRACTOR'S PROPOSAL. This Agreement shall include CONTRACTOR'S proposal which shall be incorporated herein by reference. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of the proposal and this Agreement, this Agreement shall govern.

14. Licenses, Permits, and Fees. At its sole expense, CONTRACTOR shall obtain a Garden Grove Business License, all permits, and licenses as may be required by this Agreement.

15. Familiarity with Work. By executing this Agreement, CONTRACTOR warrants that:
(1) it has investigated the work to be performed; (2) it has investigated the site of the work and is aware of all conditions there; and (3) it understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions of the work under this Agreement. Should CONTRACTOR discover any latent or unknown conditions materially differing from those inherent in the work or as 5 represented by CITY, it shall immediately inform CITY of this and shall not proceed, except at CONTRACTOR'S risk, until written instructions are received from CITY.

16. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.

17. Limitations Upon Subcontracting and Assignment. The experience, knowledge, capability, and reputation of CONTRACTOR, its principals and employees were a substantial inducement for CITY to enter into this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall not contract with any other entity to perform the services required without written approval of the CITY. This Agreement may not be assigned voluntarily or by operation of law, without the prior written approval of CITY. If CONTRACTOR is permitted to subcontract any part of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall be responsible to CITY for the acts and omissions of its sub-CONTRACTOR as it is for persons directly employed.

Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create any contractual relationship between any sub-CONTRACTOR and CITY. All persons engaged in the work will be considered employees of CONTRACTOR. CITY will deal directly with and will make all payments to CONTRACTOR.

18. Authority to Execute. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement and that by executing this Agreement, the parties are formally bound.

19. Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONTRACTOR shall defend, and hold harmless CITY and its elective or appointive boards, officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims, liabilities, expenses, or damages of any nature, including attorneys' fees, for injury or death of any person, or damages of any nature, including interference with use of property, arising out of, or in any way connected with the negligence, recklessness and/or intentional wrongful conduct of CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR'S agents, officers, employees, sub -CONTRACTORs, o r independent CONTRACTORs hired by CONTRACTOR in the performance of the Agreement. The only exception to CONTRACTOR 'S responsibility to protect, defend, and hold harmless CITY, is due to the sole negligence, recklessness and/or wrongful conduct of CITY, o r any of its elective or appointive boards, officers, agents, or employees.

This hold harmless agreement shall apply to all liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by CONTRACTOR.

20. Appropriations. This Agre ement is subject to and contingent upon funds being appropriated therefor by the Garden Grove City Council for each fiscal year covered by the term of this Agreement. If such appropriations are not made, this Agreement shall automatically terminate without penalty to the CITY.

21. Modification. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any previous agreements, oral or written. This Agreement may 6 be modified only by subsequent mutual written agreement executed by CITY and CONTRACTOR.

22. Waiver. All waivers of the provisions of this Agreement must be in writing by the appropriate authorities of the CITY and CONTRACTOR.

23. California Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any action commenced about this Agreement shall be filed in the central branch of the Orange County Superior Court.

24. Interpretation. This Agreement shall be interpreted as though prepared by both parties

25. Preservation of Agreement. Should any provision of this Agreement be found invalid or unenforceable, the decision shall affect only the provision interpreted, and all remaining provisions shall remain enforceable.

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7 IN WITNESS THEREOF, these parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year shown below.

Date: _____________ "CITY"

CITY OF GARDEN GROVE

By:___________________________
City Manager
ATTESTED:

____________________________
City Clerk

Date: _______________________

"CONTRACTOR"
Willdan Engineering

By: ___________________________

Name:___________________________

Title:_____________________________

Date: __________________________

Tax ID: ___________________________

Contractor’s License: _____________

Expiration Date:_________________

If CONTRACTOR is a corporation, a
Corporate Resolution and/or Corporate Seal
is required. If a partnership, Statement of
Partnership must be submitted to CITY.

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

____________________________
Garden Grove City Attorney

________________________
Date

CITY OF GARDEN GROVE

CALIFORNIA
Proposal for
Plan Review, Inspection, Code Enforcement and
Building & Safety Contractual Services
April 30, 2026

CONTACT
Stefan Chiose, PE, CBO
Project Manager
714.213.9888
[email protected]
Attachment "A"

714.940.6300 | 800.424.9144 | fax: 714.940.4920 | 2401 East Katella Avenue, Suite 300, Anaheim. California 92806 | www.willdan.com

Letter of Introduction

April 30, 2026

Attn: Kenneth Le
City of Garden Grove
11222 Acacia Parkway
Garden Grove, CA 92840

RE: Proposal for Plan Review, Inspection, Code Enforcement and Building and Safety Contractual Services

The City of Garden Grove is soliciting proposal from qualified firms to provide staffing support for plan review, inspection, code enforcement, and building & safety contractual services on an as -needed basis. Willdan Engineering is a leading nationwide Provider delivering unmatched expertise in Building & Safety Services for over 62 years. We are a one-stop resource for collaborative services to local and regional Government Municipalities and have the capability to provide the requested services in-house, without the use of subconsultants. Highlighted below are a couple of advantages Willdan offers:
 Understanding of City Needs.

Willdan Engineering understands that the City of Garden Grove requires on- call plan review, inspection, code enforcement, and building & safety contractual services to provide staffing support. Our approach emphasizes efficient plan review processes, responsive inspection scheduling, and customer-friendly permit counter services that facilitate timely project approvals without compromising code compliance or public safety. Willdan's team of building professionals serves as facilitators and guides, helping a pplicants navigate the review, permitting, and inspection process while ensuring development complies with building codes and City standards.
 Primary Project Contact.

The primary project contact for this engagement is Stefan Chiose, PE, CBO, CASp. Mr. Chiose can be reached at Willdan Engineering's Anaheim Corporate Office, 2401 E. Katella Avenue, Suite 300, Anaheim, CA 92806. Contact information: Phone (714) 213-9888, Email: [email protected].  Expertise and Trusted Partner.

By choosing Willdan, the City of Garden Grove gains a reliable and well-established Consultant Team comprised of seasoned Building Officials, Plans Examiners, Building Inspectors, and Permit Technicians with extensive experience and a strong commitment to customer service. The City will gain a trusted Partner dedicated to efficiency, accuracy, and community success. Willdan has previous experience and success providing Building Inspection services to the City.

 Premier Customer Service.

Willdan’s Team Members proudly serve as a high-performing, fluid extension of City Staff elevating our capacity to enhance customer service. We deliver exceptional value through knowledgeable, professional Team Members who seamlessly integrate into Municipality’s operations delivering timely Code compliant solutions with a community-centric methodology.
 ICC Preferred Provider.

Willdan is one of the few Consultants in the industry nationwide recognized as a Preferred Provider by the International Code Council (ICC). Our knowledgeable Team offers ICC approved training sessions to Municipalities upon request; with continuing education credits (CEUs) applicable towards obtaining or maintaining ICC Building Code Certifications.

As Principal-in-Charge and Director of Willdan Engineering's Building and Safety Division, Patrick Johnson, PE, CBO, is authorized to make legally binding commitments on behalf of Willdan Engineering. Willdan has read the RFP and Professional Services Agreement in its entirety and have no objections to both. Willdan acknowledges Addendum 1 as published by the City. We forward to partnering with the City of Garden Grove to deliver Building and Safety services that support the community's development goals while maintaining the highest standards of public safety and customer service.

Respectfully submitted,

WILLDAN ENGINEERING

Patrick Johnson, PE, CBO
Director of Building and Safety

Proposal for Plan Review, Inspection, Code Enforcement
And Building & Safety Contractual Services

City of Garden Grove
1 Experience and Qualifications
Proposed Key Personnel
Patrick Johnson, PE, CBO, is the Director of Willdan’s Building & Safety, Code Enforcement, and Fire Services. As the Principal-in-Charge, Patrick is responsible for overseeing all Community Development services company wide as well as providing structural and non- structural plan review. Patrick serves as a forensic engineer responsible for justifying probable causes of structural damage caused by expansive soils. He also provides Building Official Servic es to multiple Municipalities.

Phone: (909) 915-4361 Email: [email protected]

Stefan Chiose, PE, CBO, CASp shall serve as Project Manager and will be responsible for overseeing all services to the City. brings 14 years of experience in project management and engineering with A and E firms and local government. He has extensive experience performing technical reviews of plans, specifications, and reports to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and national standards. Stefan serves as Deputy Director of Building and Safety Services and manages permit technicians, building inspectors, and plan examiners.

Phone: (714) 213-9888 Email: [email protected]

Jamie Bruccoleri, CBO, CFM, will serve as Inspector Supervisor. Jamie is an experienced Building Official, Fire Marshal, and Project Manager specializing in life-safety building codes.

She has proficient knowledge in building inspections, plans examinations, and overseeing Building & Safety operations.

Phone: (310) 623-9930 Email: [email protected]

Daren Raskin, PE, CBO, will serve as Plan Check Supervisor. Daren possesses experience with the design of various multi-story structures, shopping centers, commercial buildings, parking structures, and residential units. He has organized, scheduled, and supervised a staff of engineers, draftsmen, and technicians.

Phone: (909) 963-0552 ext. 1910 Email: [email protected]

Terry Cox, CCEO will serve as Code Enforcement Supervisor. Terry is a Code Official with over 28 years’ experience in addressing community blight through developing effective neighborhood strategies. He has demonstrated the ability to train, motivate, and manage cohesive teams focused on preserving communities.

Phone: (562) 233-8969 Email: [email protected]

Proposal for Plan Review, Inspection, Code Enforcement
And Building & Safety Contractual Services

City of Garden Grove
2 Diego Gomez, will serve as Supervising Permit Technician. Diego has more than 10 years of permitting and plan review processing experience. He is familiar with a variety of permitting systems and software including EnerGov, Accela, ProjectDox, MS Office Suite, and Shoretel and provides excellent customer service.

Phone: (909) 329-9625 Email: [email protected]

Organizational Chart

3 Patrick Johnson, PE, CBO
Principal-in-Charge
Patrick Johnson has 29 years of construction and engineering experience and is a registered engineer specializing in lightweight commercial, industrial, and residential structures. He has plan checked several tilt-up warehouse buildings up to 2.3 million square feet and numerous structures consisting of braced and moment frames for lateral resistance, prestressed concrete structures, and multi-story buildings up to six stories in height.

As Director of Willdan’s Building and Safety Division, Patrick is responsible for overseeing all Building and Safety services company-wide as well as providing structural plan review. He has attended code enforcement and seismic application seminars and ha s received his Master of Engineering degree, specializing in structures, from California State Polytechnic University.

Patrick has served as acting building official for the cities of Big Bear Lake, Loma Linda, and Rancho Mirage. He has served as a forensic engineer responsible for justifying probable causes of structural damage caused by expansive soils.

As a project manager for Willdan’s On-call Building Official and Building and Safety Services contracts, Patrick works with City managers to plan, organize, direct, and administer the activities of their Building and Safety Departments, including building inspections; inspection of construction; and general rehabilitation or repair of commercial, residential, and industrial properties. He has overseen reviews of building plans, calculations, and specifications for proposed structures; administered building and safety code enforcement; and reviewed construction plans to ensure they meet building codes and zoning regulations. Patrick also oversees inspectors monitoring construction sites to determine whether structures and systems have been installed to meet all construction codes and ordinances for public safety.

Relevant Project Experience
Building Official Services, Cities of Banning, Big Bear Lake, Highland, Loma Linda, March JPA, and Rancho Mirage, CA. Building Official. Responsible for working directly with the City Manager to plan, organize, direct, and administer the activities and operation of the Building and Safety Department, including building inspections, inspection of construction, and the general rehabilitation or repair of commercial, residential, and industrial properties. Oversee the review of building plans, calculations, an d specifications for proposed structures. As the administrator of Building and Safety, approve all construction plans to ensure they meet building codes and regulations. Inspect and monitor construction sites to determine if structures and systems are inst alled to meet all construction codes and ordinances for public safety. Supervise, train, and evaluate and; monitor and coordinate work.

EDUCATION
BS, Structural
Engineering, University
of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
MS, Engineering,
California State
Polytechnic University-
Pomona

PROFESSIONAL

CERTIFICATIONS
California Professional
Engineer, CE#67960
Arizona Professional
Engineer, CE#50435
Colorado Professional
Engineer, CE#43704
Nevada Professional
Engineer, CE#20699
ICC Building Official
ICC Plans Examiner
ICC Building Inspector
29 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

4 Stefan Chiose, PE, CBO, CASp
Project Manager/Plan Check Manager
Stefan Chiose has 14 years’ experience in project management and engineering, with A&E firms and local government. He is experienced in performing technical analyses of plans, specifications, and reports; and reviewing documents for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to applicable codes, ordinances, and national standards.

Relevant Project Experience
Willdan, Anaheim, California. Deputy Director of Building and Safety Services.

Responsible for working directly with the City Manager to plan, organize, direct, and administer the activities and operation of the Building and Safety Department, including building inspections, inspection of construction, and the general rehabilitation or repair of commercial, residential, and industrial properties. Oversee the review of building plans, calculations, and specifications for proposed structures. As the administrator of Building and Safety, approve all construction plans to ensure they meet building codes and regulations. Inspect and monitor construction sites to determine if structures and systems are installed to meet all construction codes and ordinances for public safety.

Supervise, train, and evaluate and; monitor and coordinate work. Oversee staff engaged in the preparation and maintenance of records of plans, inspection processes, letters and reports prepared or used in connection with building inspections; respond to questions from property and building owners; and interpret codes.

City of Newport Beach, Newport Beach, California. Plan Check Engineer. Reviewed construction drawings plans, commercial and residential architectural and structural plans, and disabled accessibility plans for compliance with the California Standard Building Codes. Prepared correction letters to document deviations in submittals and provided applicants with recommendations to meet minimum code requirements. He also responded to questions from architects, engineers, and owners regarding codes and other issues with projects, both over the phone and at the public counter.

KNA Consulting Engineers, Inc., Irvine, California. Project Engineering. Was responsible for engineering and construction administration. Worked to plan projects, establish project criteria, coordinate project reviews, and ensure the proper implementation of project elements. Cooperated and communicated with project managers and other project participants and collaborated with senior engineers to create more efficient project methods and to maintain the project's profitability. Reviewed the engineering tasks and initiated the necessary corrective actions.

Grimm & Chen Structural Engineering Inc., Irvine, California. Project Engineer. Was responsible for structural engineering accurately calculating the required stress load of infrastructure to ensure that they were safe and stable for daily use. Was also responsible for project coordination – tracking performance and analyzing the completion of key goals. Wrote proposals from design development through RFIs.

Prepared proposal documentation, cost estimates, and pricing recommendations to management.

EDUCATION
BS, Architectural
Engineering, California
Polytechnic State
University, San Luis
Obispo, CA

REGISTRATION
California Professional
Engineer, #82816
ICC Certified Plan
Examiner
ICC Certified Fire
Sprinkler Plan Examiner

14 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

5 Jamie Bruccoleri, CBO, CFM
Inspector Supervisor
Jamie Bruccoleri is an experienced Building Official, Fire Marshal, and Project Manager specializing in life-safety building codes combined with proficient knowledge in building inspections, plans examinations, and overseeing Building & Safety operations. Her technical knowledge and attention to detail is relevant while reviewing plans to verify the design complies with Code standards and regulations, as well as in the field observing materials and detecting deviations from City approved plans. Jamie is adept in recognizing hazardous conditions pertaining to structural stability during plans examination and field inspections.

She is proficient with writing technical evaluation reports, identifying non -compliant inspection observation issues, while referencing the Codes and other applicable regulations.

Jamie can establish and maintain professional relationships with Licensed Professionals, Developers, Contractors, and City Staff.

Relevant Project Experience
Project Manager, Various Municipalities, CA. Project Manager.  City of Cudahy
 City of Hermosa Beach
 City of Santa Monica
 City of Diamond Bar
 City of Rolling Hills
 County of Los Angeles
 City of El Segundo
 City of Rolling Hills Estates

Fire Marshal, and Plans Examiner, Private Firm, Bellflower, CA. Building Official. As the Building Official and Fire Marshal, Jamie’s responsibility was to ensure the health, life, and safety of the City of Bellflower’s residents and community. She worked directly with City Staff, Field Staff, and Office Staff to maintain communication and operations efficiency.

Additionally, Jamie worked with the public to assist their understanding of code interpretations, as well as resolving complicated deficiencies. Other duties Jamie included preparing budgets, reviewing monthly billing invoices, and writing reports for complicated building and safety related issues within the City. As Plans Examiner, Jamie was responsible for guaranteeing the submitted plans for commercial and residential projects were compliant to the state and municipal building codes and standards.

Private Firm, Palm Springs, CA and Cabazon, CA. Project Manager. Jamie was the liaison between the Client and Management, oversaw Office Staff, managed multiple building project budgets, coordinated inspections, and established a productive working relationship with the project’s general contractor and subcontractors t o ensure the timely completion of the projects. In addition, Jamie performed other essential office functions as needed to ensure efficient services were always provided.

EDUCATION
BArch, University of
Southern California, Los
Angeles, CA

PROFESSIONAL

CERTIFICATIONS
ICC Building Official
ICC Fire Marshal
ICC Plans Examiner
ICC Commercial Building
Inspector
State of California
Safety Assessment
Program – CA DSW
Local
17 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

6 Daren Raskin, PE, CBO
Plan Check Supervisor
Daren Raskin serves as Supervising Plan Check Engineer for Willdan. Daren possesses experience with the design of various multi-story structures, shopping centers, commercial buildings, parking structures, and residential units. He has organized, scheduled, and supervised a staff of engineers, draftsmen, and technicians. Mr. Raskin's expertise encompasses knowledge of all major building materials, including cold -formed steel, structural steel, concrete, and masonry as well as the design of specialized systems of corrugated cold-formed shear walls, concrete shear walls, masonry shear walls, structural steel moment frames, braced frames, and rigid diaphragm analysis. Mr. Raskin’s previous engineering experience structural design, analysis, and calculations for the repair of fire-damaged residential and commercial buildings, room additions, and custom homes and ensuring structural drawings met design and code requirements.

Relevant Project Experience
City of Ontario, Building and Safety Service, Ontario, CA. Supervising Plan Check Engineer.

Provide plan review for structural, life/safety, architectural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and disabled access on various types of buildings such as warehouses, retail, hotels, residences, etc.

City of Rosemead, Building and Safety Service, Rosemead, CA. Supervising Plan Check Engineer. Provide plan review for structural, life/safety, architectural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and disabled access on a 2-story apartment over pedestal parking structure (PC# B00-008-101, 103).

City of Moreno Valley, Building and Safety Service, Moreno Valley, CA. Supervising Plan Check Engineer. Provide plan review for structural, life/safety, architectural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and disabled access on various types of buildings such as warehouses, retail, apartments, hotels, residences, etc.

City of San Luis Obispo, Building and Safety Service, San Luis Obispo, CA. Supervising Plan Check Engineer. Provide plan review for structural, life/safety, architectural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and disabled access on various types of buildings such as retail, apartments, residences, etc.

On-Call Plan Review and Inspection Services, City of San Bernardino, CA. Plans Examiner responsible for plan reviews of multi-story office buildings, commercial buildings, retail outlets, single-family residences, medical facilities, educational facilities, and multi -family residential developments.

On-Call Plan Review and Inspection Services, City of Loma Linda, CA. Plans Examiner responsible for plan reviews of residential, commercial, and industrial developments.

On-Call Plan Review and Inspection Services, March Joint Powers Authority, CA. Plans Examiner responsible for plan reviews of residential, commercial, and industrial developments in connection with development of former March Air Force properties.

On-Call Plan Review and Inspection Services, County of Riverside, CA. Plans Examiner responsible for plan reviews of residential, commercial, and industrial developments.

On-Call Plan Review and Inspection Services, City of Beaumont, CA. Plans Examiner responsible for plan reviews of residential, commercial, and industrial developments.

EDUCATION
BS, Engineering,
California State
Polytechnic
University,Pomona, CA

PROFESSIONAL

CERTIFICATIONS
Civil Engineer, California
#57577
ICC Certified Building
Official, #8387707
ICC Plans Examiner,
#8387707

31 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

7 John (Terry) Cox, CCEO
Code Enforcement Manager
Mr. Terry Cox is a Code Official with over 28 years’ experience in addressing community blight through developing effective neighborhood strategies. He has demonstrated the ability to train, motivate and manage cohesive teams focused on preserving communities.

He is experienced in neighborhood improvement projects, operational management, community relations, consulting and project management.

Relevant Project Experience
Code Enforcement Manager, County of Orange. Dynamic leader managing the Neighborhood Preservation Section for the County of Orange, overseeing daily operations, staff training, and supervision, and fostering a productive work environment. Coordinated with the Board of Supervisors, the CEO's office, various County departments, and external agencies to enhance investigative and enforcement activities, ensuring effective service delivery to unincorporated areas and developed and implemented policies to boost program efficiency, including refining office hearing scheduling, notification processes, and case assignment rotations. Led community outreach projects such as cleanup days, target area sweeps, and community meetings, significantly enhancing OC Developmen t Services/OC Public Works' outreach efforts. Conducted bi-weekly staff meetings to review program status, goals, and improvements while organizing additional training to enhance staff skills. Ensured quality assurance by reviewing public notifications and case files, providing guidance to staff, and managing annual reviews, coaching, and disciplinary actions. Developed and managed the Neighborhood Preservation budget, overseeing contracts and spearheading the implementation of the Land Management System and Customer Resource Management online portal, significantly improving service accessibility for Orange County stakeholders.

Senior Code Enforcement Officer, Willdan, City of Anaheim. Managed the overall contract and daily operations of code enforcement staff assigned to the County of Orange.

Efficiently handled service calls and conducted thorough investigations into zoning, building, grading, and property maintenance code violations. He collected and documented critical evidence and issued notices and administrative citations to ensure compliance. He prepared detailed briefing papers and reports for management and the Board of Supervisors and executed inspection and abatement warrants. Additionally, he planned, organized, and participatied in community meetings and clean-up events, demonstrating a commitment to community engagement and environmental stewardship.

Code Enforcement Officer II, City of Anaheim. Conducted field investigations and site surveillance of residential, commercial, and industrial properties to ensure compliance with relevant codes, ordinances, and statutes. Issued citations for zoning, nuisance, and property maintenance violations. Collected evidence, conducted interviews, and issues notices for remedial actions. Managed citizen complaints, issued correction notices, and executed abatements as needed. Prepared detailed memos and investigative reports and enforced regulations on parking violations and illegal street vendors.

Code Enforcement Officer I, City of Paramount. Conducted field investigations and site surveillance for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Enforced relevant codes, ordinances, and statutes. Issued citations for zoning violations, litter, abandoned vehicles, weeds, and debris. Documented evidence, interviewed witnesses, and composed remedial action letters.

EDUCATION
B.S., Business
Management, California
Coast University, Santa
Ana, CA
Business Management,
California State
University, Long Beach
Psychology, Cerritos
Community College

PROFESSIONAL

CERTIFICATIONS
PC 832 Certificate - Rio
Hondo Community
College
Certified Code
Enforcement Officer,
CACEO - California
Association of Code
Enforcement Officials
Basic Certification,
SCACEO - Southern
California Association of
Code Enforcement
Officials
Intermediate
Certification, CACEO -
California Association of
Code Enforcement
Officials
Advanced Certification,
CACEO - California
Association of Code
Enforcement Officials
Supervisory
Certification, CACEO -
California Association of
Code Enforcement
Officials
Watershed
Management
Certificate, EPA -
Environmental
Protection Agency,
Sacramento, CA

8 Diego Gomez
Supervising Permit Technician
Diego Gomez is available to assist our Southern California clients with permit technician services. Diego has more than 10 years of permitting and plan review processing experience. He is familiar with a variety of permitting systems and software including EnerGov, Accela, ProjectDox, MS Office Suite, and Shoretel and provides excellent customer service.

Relevant Project Experience
Various Jurisdictions, CA. Senior Permit Technician.
 Provide excellent customer service to all constituents approaching the building and safety department .
 Create electronic plan submittal procedures for the jurisdiction.  Create new steps in permitting systems to enhance the customer service.  Ensure that all permit technicians provide excellent customer service at all times.  Creating policies for internal staff.
 Manage daily duties for each office staff member.
 Develop and implement customer service training to front level staff on ongoing basis to maintain efficiency and customer service satisfaction in department.  Training new employees about procedures, policies
 Review and analyze resident requests to permit additions or restructures to homes or buildings.
 Ensure permitted safety codes and measures are within compliance. Work very closely with architects and engineers to ensure projects are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
 Coordinate and manage building inspections with jurisdiction residents and building inspectors by managing calendars and delegating locations according to proximity.  Work with fee schedules to ensure all correct fees are collected per project assignment.
 Create monthly, quarterly, yearly reports.
 Maintain city reports for permits, plan tracking, inspections.  Scheduling for development projects that would include inspections, meetings, etc.  Shipping and receiving plan check submittals, resubmittals.  Attend meetings with developers, applicants about specific projects.  Create handouts, forms, and templates for building departments.  Assistant to the Building Official. Representative of the department when the Building Official is unavailable.
 Provide assistance for Public Records Requests.
 Work on abatement cases on violation properties. Place liens, remove liens and worked with agencies such as realty companies, title companies, etc.  Create estimates for developers; create job sets for on field projects. 10 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

PROFESSIONAL

CERTIFICATIONS
ICC Certified Permit
Technician

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Ability to Perform Scope of Services
Experienced Staff for Building Inspection Services
Our inspectors are ICC certified and fully experienced performing residential, commercial and industrial inspections for compliance with the approved plans and related documents. The inspections will be performed in accordance with the City’s adopted version of the California Building Code, California Residential Code, Green Building Standards Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Electrical Code, and the State and Federal regulations for Accessibility, Noise and Energy Conservation, California Fire Code and provisions of Title 19 and NFPA.

Inspection staff will be available to meet with City staff, builders, developers, and citizens to provide assistance and resolve any inspection issues that may arise. Inspectors shall attend and participate in required meetings with other City inspection and plan review staff, property owners, contractors and/or design professionals.

Inspectors will review the permit package to verify that the on-site condition is consistent with the appropriate records for square footage, setbacks, heights, and other requirements that may be applicable. Inspectors will comply with the City’s procedures for reporting inspection results, use City inspection correction forms, make appropriate entries onto the permit documents, and follow City procedures prior to finalizing a building permit.

Willdan will verify that all inspection records, including daily records of what was inspected which will be recorded on the job card, and permit copy entered into the City’s Building and Safety computer system.

We will employ such techniques as necessary to minimize delays to builders and provide helpful advice and counsel to builders, owners, engineers, and architects as to enhance the orderly flow of the construction process yet maintaining an effective level of enforcement. Inspectors shall ensure that any construction changes are documented and approved by appropriate City staff.

Our inspection staff are supplied with cell phones and laptops and/or iPads for email communication and document creation and record keeping. Inspections will be provided the next working day following a request made by 4:00pm the previous day.

Plan Check Services
Our plan examiners are ICC certified and fully experienced performing residential and commercial plan reviews. The plan reviews will be performed in accordance with the City’s adopted version of the California Building Code, California Residential Code, Green Building Standards Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Electrical Code, and the State and Federal regulations for Accessibility, Noise and Energy Conservation, California Fire Code and provisions of Title 19 and NFPA.

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Plan examiners will be available to meet with City staff, builders, developers, and citizens to provide assistance and resolve any code compliance issues in the interest of expediting approval for the owner.

Willdan will review plans digitally or paper plans, and work in the format that the City of Garden Grove requests.

Our plan review staff is supplied with cell phones and laptops and/or iPads for email communication and document creation, as well as direct and immediate communication with applicants and staff.

Permit Technician Services
Using the City’s permitting software system for plan check tracking, permit issuance and report generation, Willdan provides quick, efficient service at the counter. Our knowledgeable staff, who always understand that this may be the first time that a citizen is applying for a permit, have the ability to help all applicants, from the least knowledgeable applicant for a simple home remodel to experienced owners who have many years of development experience.

Our goal is to make sure that every applicant feels that we have answered their questions and met their needs.

The designated permitting specialist will provide counter services during City Hall hours. Our building counter services include but are not limited to:
 Customer support at the counter and over the phone
 Coordinate plan distribution in BlueBeam Studio Sessions  Permit application review to ensure completeness and accuracy  Fee calculation
 Building permit processing and issuance
 Public assistance in completing permit applications
 Verification that projects have obtained all necessary approvals prior to permit issuance  Applicant notification when construction documents and/or permits are ready for pick -up or issuance  Coordination and routing of construction documents to the appropriate City staff for plan review and approval
 Resolution of resident inquires and complaints
 Records maintenance, document preparation for storage and or imaging Building Official and Building Safety Division Support.

Patrick Johnson's experience serving as acting building official for multiple California cities demonstrates Willdan's capability to provide Building Official services when needed. As Director of Willdan's Building and Safety Division, Mr. Johnson works with City managers to plan, organize, direct, and administer the activities and operation of Building and Safety Departments, including building inspections, inspection of construction, and general rehabilitation or repair of commercial, residential, and industrial properties.

Compliance with City, State, and Federal Regulations.

Willdan's experience and strength in building and safety encompasses the complete range of technical disciplines including structural engineering plan check, fire-life safety, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and accessibility codes, as well as local amendments to adopted codes. Willdan staff attend classes and seminars on a regular basis to maintain an up-to-date comprehension of all code requirements. All building plans are examined for compliance with the adopted version of the International Building Code, Residential Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, National Electrical Code, Accessibility Codes, and all applicable City Ordinances. Plan checks include compliance with code requirements as well as an overview of the application package for other applic able requirements such as approvals from other local agencies and districts.

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Code Enforcement Services and Program Support.

Willdan’s leadership and staff bring extensive experience in managing and supporting municipal code enforcement programs across California and nationwide. Our team works closely with City leadership to plan, organize, direct, and implement comprehensive code enforcement operations tailored to each community’s unique needs. This includes oversight of day-to-day enforcement activities, proactive and complaint-based inspections, case management, community outreach, and coordination with internal departments and external agencies. Willdan emphasizes a balanced approach that combines education, voluntary compliance, and when necessary, formal enforcement actions to protect public health, safety, and quality of life.

Building & Safety Division Operations and Technology.

Willdan's plan routing staff, in coordination with the review team, are experienced with Electronic Plan Review (EPR) systems and are well-trained and prepared to adapt to the City's preferred software platforms as needed.

The firm uses Bluebeam, a professional-grade plan review and PDF markup software widely used in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries. Bluebeam's key features include PDF markup tools for adding comments, measurements, stamps, and callouts to drawings; Studio Sessions for real -time collaboration with multiple reviewers; document management tools to organize and manage plan sets; and scalable measuring tools for area, length, volume, and code compliance checks. Barbara Koch has experience using a variety of permitting software programs utilized in different municipalities, positioning her to work effectively with the City's VivaCivic system for permit processing and tracking. The City operates a one -stop permit processing operation, and Willdan's experience with integrated Building & Safety operations ensures seamless coordination across multiple divisions.

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Recent Relevant Experience
The following client list shows our past performance in completing projects and services of similar type and complexity. Although not intended as an all-inclusive list, demonstrated is our ability to furnish high level service to public agencies.

Agency Building
Inspection
Building Plan
Check
Building
Official
Permit
Technician
Code
Enforcement
29 Palms Band of Mission Indians   

City of Anaheim  
City of Banning    
City of Beaumont   
City of Coachella  
City of Desert Hot Springs   
City of Fullerton  

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City of Goleta    
City of Hemet  


City of Highland   
City of Indian Wells   
City of Loma Linda     
City of Long Beach   
City of Moreno Valley    
City of Newport Beach   
City of Ontario   
City of Orange    
City of Rancho Cucamonga  
City of Rancho Mirage  
City of Rolling Hills Estates     
City of Sierra Madre   

City of Tustin


City of Upland   
County of Los Angeles  
County of Riverside    
County of San Bernardino    
March Joint Power Authority    
Morongo Band of Mission Indians   
UC Campuses/CalState Campuses  

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References
Description of Services Reference Contact for Client/Public Agency 2018—Present; City of Ontario
Willdan has provided ongoing full scope building services to the City of Ontario since 2018:
 Plan Review (in-house, remote, and electronic)
 Feedback from building permit applicants via electronic plan review
 Building Inspection Services
 Building and Safety permit counter service
James Caro, CBO
Building Official

City of Ontario
303 E B Street
Ontario, CA 92764
(909) 395.2172
[email protected]
2017—Present; City of Fullerton
Willdan has provided ongoing full scope building services to the City of Fullerton since 2017:
 Plan Review (in-house, remote, and electronic)
 Feedback from building permit applicants via electronic plan review
 Building Inspection Services
Tri Nguyen, P.E., CASp
Building and Safety Manager

City of Fullerton
303 W. Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 773-5799
[email protected]
2021—Present; City of Orange
Willdan has provided ongoing full scope building services to the City of Orange since 2021:
 Building Inspection Services
 Building and Safety permit counter service
 Plan Check Services
Evan Zeisel, CBO
Building & Safety Services Manager

City of Orange
300 E. Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 744-7201
[email protected]
2017—Present; City of Tustin
Willdan has provided ongoing full scope building services to the City of Tustin since 2017:
 Plan Review (in-house, remote, and electronic)
 Feedback from building permit applicants via electronic plan review
 Building and Safety permit counter service
 Willdan helped improve division processes, customer
care and satisfaction, code compliance
Mariam Majdlessi, PE, CBO, CASp
Building Official

City of Tustin
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 573-3109
[email protected]
2025—Present; City of Anaheim
Willdan has provided ongoing full scope building services to the City of Newport Beach since 2025:
 Permit Technician Services
 Building Inspection Services
 Plan Review
Scott Beery, PE, CBO
Chief Building Official

City of Anaheim
200 S. Anaheim Blvd, Suite 162
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 765-4130
[email protected]

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Compensation
Willdan will provide plan review services for a percent of the plan check fee collected by the City or for all-inclusive hourly rates as shown below. Over-time inspections will be billed at 1.5x of our rate.

Schedule of Hourly Rates

SERVICE PROVIDED HOURLY RATE
Certified Building Official $160
Plan Check Engineer/Architect $145
ICC Certified Plans Examiner $135
Sr. Building Inspector $115
Building Inspector $105
Sr. Permit Technician $85
Permit Technician $75
CASp Services $155
Administrative Position (Records Management) $65

BUILDING PLAN REVIEW WILLDAN FEE
Valuation up to $999,999 68% of fees collected
Valuation of $1,000,000 - $4,999,999 65% of fees collected Valuation of $5,000,000 - $9,999,999 60% of fees collected Valuation of greater than $10,000,000 55% of fees collected Structural Peer Review Only 45% of fees collected

Expedited plan review will be billed at 1.35x (or 1.35x’s) of the plan check fee collected by the City. Overtime inspections will be billed at 1.5x of our hourly rate. Holiday inspections will be billed at 2x of our hourly rate.

Additional Services

ADDITIONAL SERVICES HOURLY RATE
Fire Inspector $115
Senior Fire Inspector $125
Fire Plans Examiner $135
Senior Fire Plans Examiner $145
Fire Marshal $160
Code Enforcement Technician $70
Code Enforcement Officer $85
Senior Code Enforcement Officer $95
Code Enforcement Supervisor $115
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Price Increases/Decreases
Hourly rates shall remain in effect during the first twelve months of the contract term and no price increases will be permitted during the first year of the Contract. Rates will not increase through December 31, 2025. If the Agreement is extended beyond December 31, 2025, Willdan may reserve the right to increase rates once per year up to the value of the Consumer Price Index for Orange County area.  Percent of fee plan reviews will not be charged for rechecks unless the plans are incomplete or revised, for which the City will collect additional fees from the applicant.  Additional services outside of the main scope of review will be charged at an hourly rate as agreed upon by the City.
 Response to requests from applicants to expedite plan review, will be based on the scope of the project and review cycle (first, second, etc.). We will accommodate on a case -by-case basis to ensure there will be no adverse impact on the completion schedule for other submittals.

Anticipated Turnaround Times
Type of Job Turn Around Time First Check Turn Around Time Re-Check Residential: 10 Business Days 5 Business Days
New Construction 10 Business Days 5 Business Days
Addition 8-10 Business Days 3-5 Business Days
Remodel 8-10 Business Days 3-5 Business Days

Type of Job Turn Around Time First Check Turn Around Time Re-Check Non-Residential: 10 Business Days 5 Business Days
New Construction 10 Business Days 5 Business Days
Addition 10 Business Days 5 Business Days
Remodel 10 Business Days 5 Business Days

Payment Terms
Willdan shall submit invoices in arrears, after services have been completed to the specified address. Payment shall be net thirty (30) days after receipt of invoice in specified format. Each invoice shall have a unique number and be verified and approved by the City and subject to routine processing requirements. The responsibility for providing an acceptable invoice to the City for payment rests with the Consultant. Incomplete or incorre ct invoices are not acceptable and will be returned to the Consultant for correction. Invoices from the Consultant will be made available to project applicants at their request.

Code Enforcement Manager $135
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Additional Information
As required by the City, Willdan has included Attachment C – Bidder Contract Statement on the following pages.

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1 BIDDER/CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT STATEMENT

REGARDING INSURANCE COVERAGE
(Submit with IFB/RFP Package)

This signed document must be included with your bid/proposal package in order for your bid/proposal to be considered complete!

BIDDER/CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT HEREBY CERTIFIES that he/she has reviewed and understands the insurance coverage requirements specified in the attached Insurance Requirements Checklist.

Should we/I be awarded the contract, we/I certify that we/I can meet the specified requirements for insurance, including insurance coverage of the subcontractors, and agree to name the City/Successor Agency/Sanitary District and other additional insureds as per the agreement for the work specified and we/I will comply with the provisions of Section 3700 compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, before commencing the performance of the work specified.

Please Print (Person, Firm, or Corporation)

Signature of Authorized Representative

Please Print (Name & Title of Authorized Representative)

Date Phone Number Email

Please note that the City of Garden Grove is partnered with Evident ID for insurance certificate management and compliance services. Evident ID will collect the insurance requirements in the contract on behalf of the City. If you are awarded the contract, you will be contacted by Evident ID, via email, with a link which will take you to The Evident Network. Instructions to how to create an account, upload your insurance documents, check status, and complete all open verifications will be provided to you.

NOTE: All insurance certificates and endorsements must be received by or sent to Evident ID within ten (10) City working days of the original request or the City reserves the right to proceed with the next lowest responsible bidder or the next highest scoring proposer in the process. Please do not send any insurance documents to the City directly unless requested by City staff.

Willdan Engineering
Patrick Johnson, PE, CBO
4/30/26
[email protected]
(909) 915-4361

2401 E. Katella Avenue, Suite 300
Anaheim, CA 92806

714.940.6300 | 800.424.9144 | F 714.940.4920
www.willdan.com
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Compensation
Willdan will provide plan review services for a percent of the plan check fee collected by the City or for all-inclusive hourly rates as shown below. Over-time inspections will be billed at 1.5x of our rate.

Schedule of Hourly Rates

SERVICE PROVIDED HOURLY RATE
Certified Building Official $160
Plan Check Engineer/Architect $145
ICC Certified Plans Examiner $135
Sr. Building Inspector $115
Building Inspector $105
Sr. Permit Technician $85
Permit Technician $75
CASp Services $155
Administrative Position (Records Management) $65

BUILDING PLAN REVIEW WILLDAN FEE
Valuation up to $999,999 68% of fees collected
Valuation of $1,000,000 - $4,999,999 65% of fees collected Valuation of $5,000,000 - $9,999,999 60% of fees collected Valuation of greater than $10,000,000 55% of fees collected Structural Peer Review Only 45% of fees collected
Expedited plan review will be billed at 1.35x (or 1.35x’s) of the plan check fee collected by the City. Overtime inspections will be billed at 1.5x of our hourly rate. Holiday inspections will be billed at 2x of our hourly rate.

Additional Services

ADDITIONAL SERVICES HOURLY RATE
Fire Inspector $115
Senior Fire Inspector $125
Fire Plans Examiner $135
Senior Fire Plans Examiner $145
Fire Marshal $160
Code Enforcement Technician $70
Code Enforcement Officer $85
Senior Code Enforcement Officer $95
Code Enforcement Supervisor $115
Attachment "B"
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Price Increases/Decreases
Hourly rates shall remain in effect during the first twelve months of the contract term and no price increases will be permitted during the first year of the Contract. Rates will not increase through December 31, 2025. If the Agreement is extended beyond December 31, 2025, Willdan may reserve the right to increase rates once per year up to the value of the Consumer Price Index for Orange County area. ƒ Percent of fee plan reviews will not be charged for rechecks unless the plans are incomplete or revised, for which the City will collect additional fees from the applicant. ƒ Additional services outside of the main scope of review will be charged at an hourly rate as agreed upon by the City.
ƒ Response to requests from applicants to expedite plan review, will be based on the scope of the project and review cycle (first, second, etc.). We will accommodate on a case-by-case basis to ensure there will be no adverse impact on the completion schedule for other submittals.

Anticipated Turnaround Times
Type of Job Turn Around Time First Check Turn Around Time Re-Check Residential: 10 Business Days 5 Business Days
New Construction 10 Business Days 5 Business Days
Addition 8-10 Business Days 3-5 Business Days
Remodel 8-10 Business Days 3-5 Business Days
Type of Job Turn Around Time First Check Turn Around Time Re-Check Non-Residential: 10 Business Days 5 Business Days
New Construction 10 Business Days 5 Business Days
Addition 10 Business Days 5 Business Days
Remodel 10 Business Days 5 Business Days
Payment Terms
Willdan shall submit invoices in arrears, after services have been completed to the specified address. Payment shall be net thirty (30) days after receipt of invoice in specified format. Each invoice shall have a unique number and be verified and approved by the City and subject to routine processing requirements. The responsibility for providing an acceptable invoice to the City for payment rests with the Consultant. Incomplete or incorrect invoices are not acceptable and will be returned to the Consultant for correction. Invoices from the Consultant will be made available to project applicants at their request.

Code Enforcement Manager $135

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