December 12, 2023
C
ity of Murrieta
Building Division
1 Town Square
Murrieta, CA 92562
RE
: Compensation Schedule | On-Call, As-Needed Building Division Services Attached you will find BPR Consulting Group’s proposed Compensation Schedule as requested in the City’s RFP for On-Call, As Needed Building Division Services. Our proposal to provide Building Division Services in response to the RFP has been submitted electronically in a separate file.
Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions or would like any additional information.
Sincerely,
BPR CONSULTING GROUP
R
on Beehler, SE, CBO
Principal / Director of Client Services
916.204.3178
[email protected]
Exhibit C1
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE
PLAN REVIEW SERVICES: For complete plan review services for building projects reviewed in electronic format, we propose a fee equal to 65% of the plan review fees based on the City‘s adopted fee schedule. Plan review services will include an initial first review and two back check reviews of the plans. Any additional plan review services required beyond the third review will be billed at our hourly rates listed within the Schedule of Hourly Billing Rates shown below. Expedited plan checks will be billed at 150% of the standard rate.
For review of projects for which a fixed fee basis is not identified within the City’s Fee Schedule, for revisions to approved plans, review of deferred submittal items and similar reviews, we propose to provide these services on an hourly basis using the rates listed in our Schedule of Hourly Billing Rates shown below. There is no charge for shipping, supply, or material costs.
Plan r eviews that are provided on an hourly basis will include minimal fees for our in-office Plan Coordinator/Technician services.
INSPECTION AND PERMIT TECHNICIAN SERVICES: Inspection and Permit Technician services will be provided at the hourly rates listed in our Schedule of Hourly Billing Rates.
SUPPORT SERVICES: For Building Official and other Community Development Department support services, we propose utilizing the hourly billing rates included in the Schedule of Hourly Billing Rates below for the specific labor classification utilized.
SCHEDULE OF HOURLY BILLING RATES
The rates displayed in the schedule below reflect BPR’s current hourly billing rates.
CLASSIFICATION HOURLY BILLING RATE
Licensed Plan Review Engineer (structural, civil, electrical, mechanical) ..................................... $145 Building Official ................................................................................................................................ $150 ICC Certified Plans Examiner ........................................................................................................... $125 CASp Plans Examiner or Inspector .................................................................................................. $130 ICC Certified Inspector* ........................................................................................................ $95 to $115 Permit Technician/Plan Coordinator ................................................................................................ $75 Permit Technician Trainee/ Building Department Support Staff ..................................................... $55 * Billing rate varies based on experience and qualifications Notes
Shipping: There is no charge for courier or shipping services for plan reviews conducted off site. Overtime: Inspection services and other hourly services provided in excess of eight hours per day, nights, weekends and holidays will be charged at 150% of the regular billing rate. Mileage: Vehicle mileage utilized in the performance of inspection services is included in our proposed hourly rates for building inspection services.
Expedited Plan Review: Expedited reviews can be provided upon request. Fees for expedited plan review services will be 150% of the above noted hourly rates.
Exhibit C2
Minimum Daily Charge: There will be a minimum 8 -hour daily charge for all on -call inspection, permit technician and support services provided within City offices
TURNAROUND TIMES
Standard Plan Review Completion Timeframes
We complete all plan reviews within the timeframes shown below for both commercial and residential projects as our standard business practice. We will accommodate any turnaround schedule agreed to with our clients.
We can provide expedited plan review services when requested.
Project Type
Maximum Turn Around Time
(Working Days)
Initial Submittal Backcheck Reviews
Expedited Review,
Initial and
Backcheck Reviews
Residential (Single Family)
New Construction 10 5 5
Addition 10 5 5
Remodel 10 5 5
Non-Residential
New Construction 10 5 5
Addition 10 5 5
Remodel, Tenant Improvement 10 5 5
Exhibit C3
Proposal to Provide
On-Call, As-Needed Building Division Services
Prepared by:
BPR Consulting Group
6856 Sundance Trail
Riverside, CA 92506
December 12, 2023
Prepared for:
City of Murrieta
Building Division
1 Town Square
Murrieta, CA 92562
Exhibit D1
SECTION A
COVER LETTER
December 12, 2023
City of Murrieta
Building Division
1 Town Square
Murrieta, CA 92562
RE: Proposal | On-Call, As-Needed Building Division Services Thank you for the opportunity to present this proposal in response to the City of M urrieta’s RFP for Building Division Consulting Services. We understand that the City of Murrieta is seeking to partner with highly qualified and experienced firms to assist the City with building inspection and plan check services, Certified Access Specialist (CASP) services, and miscellaneous services such as general training, code update and adoption support as needed and/or upon request. Our proposal provides a detailed description of the services and capabilities of BPR Consulting Group (BPR) . We believe BPR has the skilled staff and experience required to provide the City with the desired services in a competent, professional, and customer-focused manner.
As our proposal will demonstrate, our talented staff of plans examiners, building inspectors, permit technicians, building officials, California licensed engineers, and CASp experts have extensive experience providing building division services similar to those requested by the City of M urrieta. Unlike the large national firms, BPR’s services are focused on supporting California communities in the delivery of high -quality building department services, tailored to your community’s specific needs.
The team proposed to serve the City of Murrieta are all appropriately licensed in the State of California or ICC certified and are experienced and well -versed in providing the requested services in support of California Building Departments. Ron Beehler , SE, CBO, will be BPR’s designated representative and, as a principal of BPR Consulting Group, is authorized to bind the firm to all commitments made in our proposal . Mark Berg, CBO, MCP will serve as Project Manager and coordinate and direct all services provided to the City in a professional, timely, and customer focused manner. We have reviewed and understand all elements of the RFP and the services being requested and confirm that the following proposal and fee schedule (submitted separately) are valid and binding for 120 days from the date of this letter. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions concerning our qualifications or the services we provide. I can be reached at rbeehler@bpr- grp.com or 916.204.3178. Thank you for taking the time to review our qualifications. We look forward to the opportunity to work with the City of Murrieta.
Sincerely,
BPR CONSULTING GROUP
Ron
Beehler, SE, CBO
Director of Client Services | [email protected] | 916.204.3178 6856 Sundance Trail, Riverside, CA 92506
Exhibit D2
SECTION B
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION A | Cover Letter / Letter of Transmittal ....................................................... 1 SECTION B | Table of Contents .................................................................................... 2 SECTION C | Summary ................................................................................................. 3 Exceptions ............................................................................................... 3 SEC
TION D | Statement of Understanding ................................................................. 4 Scope of Services .................................................................................... 5 SEC
TION E | Background and Experience ................................................................... 7 Firm Description ..................................................................................... 7 Firm Expertise ......................................................................................... 9 SEC
TION F | Approach to Building Services .............................................................. 17 Plan Check ............................................................................................. 17 Building Inspection ............................................................................... 18 Permit Technician ................................................................................. 18 SEC
TION G | Experience ............................................................................................ 20 Staffing .................................................................................................. 26 Qualifications of Personnel .................................................................. 27 SEC
TION H | References ............................................................................................ 36 SEC
TION I | Compensation ............................ (Submitted separately via PlanetBids) SECTION J | Additional Information ......................................................................... 39 APPE
NDIX
Key Personnel Resumes
Exhibit D3
SECTION C
SUMMARY
Our proposal provides a detailed introduction to our firm and an overview of the services provided by BPR Consulting Group (BPR).
BPR fully understands the scope of work as outlined in the RFP and is well-equipped to provide the City with the requested services in a professional and customer-focused manner.
As our proposal will demonstrate, our talented staff of ICC certified plans examiners and b uilding inspectors, licensed engineers, architects, CASp experts , and p ermit technicians have extensive experience providing plan review and building inspection services to Southern California communities similar to those being requested by the City of Murrieta . BPR’s staff members have previous experience providing the requested building department services for numerous public agencies throughout the State of California, including a significant number of Southern California communities.
BPR’s staff of experienced building safety personnel provide high quality, thorough plan review and inspection services for our clients and their permit applicants. Our qualified professionals and expertise allow us to assist you and your department in mai ntaining timely plan review service levels and next day building inspection services during periods of increased workload and staffing fluctuations. BPR’s services are focused on supporting California communities in the delivery of high -quality, building p lan review and building inspection services, tailored to your community’s specific needs, with the goal of exceeding our clients’ expectations by:
• Providing all services in a cost-effective manner.
• Providing qualified and experienced personnel who have the ability to thoroughly plan review and inspect all aspects of projects and effectively identify, communicate and explain relevant code requirements to designers, contractors, and owner builders. • Providing a high level of customer service for internal and external customers. • Balancing the need to ensure conformance to standards and regulations with the need for predictability, uniformity, and efficiency.
• Providing services in a timely manner.
The team proposed to serve the City of Murrieta are all appropriately licensed in the State of California or ICC certified and are experienced and well -versed in providing the requested plan review and building inspection services in support of California building departments. Serving as the City’s primary points of contact with BPR will be Project Manager Mark Berg, CBO, CFM, MCP who can be reached at [email protected] | 951.522.6982 (mobile) | 424.222.9994 (office), as well as Ron Beehler, SE, CBO who can be reached at rbeehler@bpr-grp .com (mobile) | 916.204.3178. We will not be utilizing any subconsultants to provide the requested services.
BPR takes no exceptions to the requirements of the RFP or the Sampl e Agreement provided.
Exhibit D4
SECTION D
STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
We understand t he City of Murrieta is a General Law
City functioning under the city council/city manager
form of government. With a population of 115,172,
Murrieta is the fourth largest City in Riverside County.
Murrieta is a full-service City with eight departments, including Fire and Police Departments.
We understand the City of Murrieta is seeking to
partner with one or more qualified firms to provide
building inspection and plan check services as
requested by the City on an on -call, as -needed basis. We also understand the City may request on-call, as- needed building permit technician(s) and/or office clerk(s) to perform permit technician work and/or general office related duties, as well as certified access specialist (CASP) services and miscellaneous general training, code update and adoption resource and support as needed and/or upon request.
We understand the services BPR may be requested to provide include enforcement of the City’s building laws and codes (such as local amendments) and all applicable State statutes and regulations; review of construction drawings to ensure compliance with City and State adopted laws and codes; oversight of the Buildi ng and Safety Division operations; interfacing with permit applicants and City staff; and conducting inspections.
We understand that specific projects may include residential and/or non-residential projects any of which may require one or more subsequent reviews of submitted plans. Type s of proposed plan check work may include but not be limited to new construction, remodels, additions, green building, disabled access compliance, flood zone construction; enforcement of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general permit for storm water discharges; and public nuisance abatement.
We understand t he City provides plan check and inspection services using modern technology . BPR staff are highly proficient in the use of specialized software for building permit ting and plan checking including Bluebeam Revu and Energov, among others. We provide our staff with the necessary hardware, software, and training to perform plan review, building inspection and permit technician services effectively and efficiently using the latest electronic systems and software.
It is our understanding that the City will utilize on-call consultant services as needed to maintain service levels for all building department activities and responsibilities. BPR Consulting Group was founded to serve the building safety industry with the sole focus of providing thorough and efficient plan review, inspection, permit technician, and other building department services on behalf of California communities. We thoroughly understand our place within your organization , that these services are integral to your Building Division, and how to deliver these services dependably and professionally on an on-call, as-needed basis.
Exhibit D5
SCOPE OF SERVICES
From the RFP we understand the scope of services to include, but not be limited to the following:
PLAN CHECK SERVICES
• BPR will provide assistance and examine building plans for compliance with the adopted version of the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Green Building Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Electrical Code, Title 24, Am ericans with Disabilities Act, and all other State mandated ordinances and codes, including any local amendments, on an on-call, as-needed basis.
• BPR will, in addition to State and City code requirements, review application packages for other applicable requirements such as approvals required from other agencies and districts. • BPR will, f or purpos es of working off -site, provide robust capability for electronic intake and distribution of plans and use Bluebeam Revu and Bluebeam sessions for plan reviews. • BPR plans examiners are expert users of Bluebeam Revu and BPR maintains multiple Bluebeam Revu software licenses.
• BPR will only utilize plans examiners who are ICC certified plans examiners, registered civil engineers, structural engineers and architects, as needed for specific plan review assignments. • Plan check services will include a review of any or all of the following design elements as determined by the City:
o Architectural
o Green Building Standards (Interior & Exterior)
o Structural
o Energy Conservation Regulations (Title-24)
o Solar
o Project Site Accessibility (Within Project Scope)
o Mechanical
o Project Site MEPs (Within Project Scope)
o Electrical
o Disabled Access Regulations
o Plumbing
o City’s Procedural Requirements & Guidelines
o Local Agency Requirements…DEH/Health Dept., AQMD, Water/Sewer Districts, Etc. o Special/Local Requirements… High Fire, Seismic, Flood, Mt. Palomar Ltg, Etc.
BUILDING INSPECTIONS
• BPR will provide ICC certified building inspector(s) to perform all building and safety inspections on an on-call, as-needed basis.
• BPR Inspectors will be fully qualified to perform residential, commercial and industrial inspections for compliance with approved plans and related documents.
• BPR inspectors will perform inspections in accordance with the City’s adopted version of the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Green Building Code, California Mechanical Code, Exhibit D6
California Plumbing Code, California Electrical Code, Title 24, and all other State mandated ordinances and codes as applicable.
• BPR inspectors will provide their own vehicle(s), with no additional vehicle-related charges to the City. • BPR inspectors will review permit packages to verify that onsite conditions are consistent with the appropriate records for square footage, setbacks, heights, and other requirements that may be applicable. Inspections will be provided on the day they are assigned. Inspections will include issuance Certificates of Occupancies as requested by the City.
GENERAL OFFICE SUPPORT
• BPR will provide qualified, experienced on -call, as-needed building permit technician(s) and/or office clerk(s) to perform permit technician work and/or general office related duties. • BPR will provide building permit technicians and/or office clerks who are qualified to perform general office duties, process and issue building permits, process building plans and related documents.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
• BPR will provide Certified Access Specialist (CAS p) services and miscellaneous general training, code update and adoption resource s and support as needed and/or upon request. Please see Section J of this proposal for additional information concerning BPR’s capabilities.
Exhibit D7
SECTION E
BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
BPR Consulting Group was founded by a group of
experienced veterans of the building safety industry
with the sole focus of providing thorough and
efficient plan review , inspection, permit technician,
and other building department services on behalf of
California communities. Our leadership team has
worked together for nearly 20 years consecutively,
supporting building departments throughout California , and collectively possesses more than 100 years of experience providing building safety services to C ities, Counties, State Agencies and other Municipal Agencies throughout California and the W estern United States. O ur focus is to support California building departments in a professional manner by providing efficient, timely and professional building safety services for the communities we serve. We have extensive experience providing all aspects of building safety services and presently provide on -site building department permit technician, building inspection, building official, and plan check services similar to those bein g requested to multiple Southern California Building Departments. BPR presently provides plan check services similar to those being requested for numerous public agencies throughout the State of California including the Cities of Ontario, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Eastvale, Santa Ana, Laguna Beach, Chino Hills, Gardena, Maywood, Imperial, La Mesa, and Mammoth Lakes, and the Counties of San Diego, Madera, San Luis Obispo, Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Yuba, Butte, Shasta, and Siskiyou, to name a few. We are also experienced in providing plan review and inspection services for high profile and unique projects. We have worked with numerous public agencies throughout California to provide these same services in a professional, timely, and customer focused manner.
Our Building Safety team of over 70 professionals consists of the following: California licensed structural, civil, mechanical, electrical and fire protection engineers; Certified Access Specialist (CASp) professionals; ICC - certified building officials, plans examiners, inspectors, permit technicians, an d highly experienced administrative personnel.
Building department services we provide to municipalities and agencies include:
Building safety plan review services
Building inspection services
CASp plan review and inspection services
Building Department management services
Permit technician and support services
Building Official services
Fire prevention plan review and inspection services
Civil plan review and inspection services
OFFICIAL FIRM NAME:
BPR Consulting Group, LLC
LOCAL OFFICE SERVING
THE CITY OF MURRIETA:
6856 Sundance Trail
Riverside, CA 92506
HEADQUARTERS /
MAILING ADDRESS:
2201 Francisco Drive, #140-658
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Exhibit D8
BPR has a proven track record of providing efficient and predictable building department services in support of California communities. Our key objectives in providing these services in support of the City of Murrieta are as follows:
To share our wealth of building Department experience. Our staff have been intimately involved in the management of multiple California Building Departments and we will use this experience to the benefit of the City of Murrieta’s Building Department.
To provide timely and responsive plan review services. Our well qualified and professionally licensed team of plans examiners will provide you with efficient and timely building department plan review services including clear communication of plan review results. We will work with you to tailor our services to align with your unique and specific community needs.
To provide customer focused permit technician services. Our well qualified, bilingual, and ICC certified permit technicians will work with department customers and City staff to provide efficient building department services.
To be responsive to your specific staffing needs. As construction and development activity fluctuates within your community, we will adjust our service levels to maintain seamless service to your customers. To provide staff who have the appropriate experience, certifications, and knowledge. We w ill utilize appropriately experienced and qualified staff to perform all identified services.
Over the past nearly twenty years, BPR s taff have provided building department services similar to those being requested by the City of Murrieta under agreement with nearly 50 California communities. Current clients within the past seven to ten years include:
City of American Canyon
City of Arroyo Grande
City of Arcata
California Construction Authority
City of Chico
City of Chino Hills
City of Clearlake
City of Eastvale
City of Fresno
City of Gardena
City of Imperial
City of La Mesa
City of Lincoln
City of Maywood
City of Ontario
City of Oroville
City of Rancho Cordova
City of Rancho Cucamonga
City of Rio Dell
City of Roseville
City of Sacramento
City of South Lake Tahoe
City of Stockton
City of Trinidad
City of Tulare
City of West Sacramento
Town of Mammoth Lakes
Town of Yountville
County of Butte
County of Colusa
County of Madera
County of Mono
County of Napa
County of Placer
County of San Diego
County of San Luis Obispo
County of Shasta
County of Tulare
Exhibit D9
FIRM EXPERTISE
Recognized areas of expertise offered by BPR include Plan Review, Building Inspection and Permit Technician services as described below.
PLAN REVIEW SERVICES
BPR’s staff possesses significant technical capabilities in all areas of plans examination competency gained from years of experience providing these same services. All plans examiners are California l icensed engineers or ICC certified plans examiners with multiple years of experience providing building and fire plan review services. Our staff will conduct accelerated or project -specific phased plan reviews on an as -needed basis as requested by clients.
Plans examiners will provide comprehensive building plan review services to the City, in -house and/or remote, and review submitted project documents for compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local codes and ordinances. Disciplines may include, and are not limited to Building, Fire, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, Green Building, Energy Conservation, Geotechnical , Structural, Flood Zone Construction, and NPDES requirements.
Our plans examiners have a thorough understanding of code requirements, are able to read, understand and interpret construction documents, energy calculations, geotechnical reports, structural calculations, electrical load calculations, commissioning reports, hydraulic calculations and other associated design documents. Our plans examination staff have the ability to prepare well-written plan review letters, communicate effectively orally and in writing and work effectively with jurisdiction staff, project desi gn teams, contractors and permit applicants. Our plans examiners possess knowledge of the most current state adopted building standards.
Architectural
BPR’s non-structural plans examiners have provided plan review services for a vast array of projects within California including large residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, retail, and OSHPD 2, 3 and 5 medical office buildings. Many of our pl ans examiners are CASp certified. Completed plan review projects range from single-story residential projects to complex high -rise commercial 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 model codes:
California Building Standards Code
(Title 24) Parts 1 through 6 and 9
International Building Code (IBC)
Americans with Disabilities Act
Standards for Accessible Design
ANSI Standards
NFPA Codes & Standards
California Code of Regulations (CCR) Titles 19 and
25 Jurisdiction-Adopted Amendments or Ordinances
California Existing Building Code
California Historical Building Code
Exhibit D10
Structural
Our structural engineers have experience designing and reviewing building projects subjected to wind loads and the significant seismic loads necessitated by the geographic location of the City of Murrieta. Our structural engineers have reviewed all types of projects including residential, multi- family, commercial and multi -story projects including mid -rise and high -rise projects, institutional projects, industrial projects, retail buildings, schools, medical office buildings and court facilities.
Our structural engineers have experience designing and reviewing projects constructed with all building materials including the following:
Wood
Reinforced Masonry
Heavy Timber / Timber Frame / CLT
Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete
Stressed Skin Panels
Structural Steel
Light Gauge Steel Framing
Straw Bale
Rammed Earth
Insulated Concrete Forms, (ICF)
Our engineers have designed or reviewed a wide array of structural lateral force resisting systems including:
Structural steel moment frames
Buckling-restrained braced frames
Eccentric braced frames
Concentric braced frames
Concrete moment frames
Wood shear wall systems
Masonry shear wall systems
Concrete shear wall systems
Cantilevered column systems
Pre-stressed and post-Tensioned Concrete
Various proprietary lateral force resisting
systems
Our structural engineers and inspectors are experienced with the provisions of most model codes including current versions of:
CCR Title 24, Part 2, Volumes 2 & 2.5
International Building Code (IBC)
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
California Historic Building Codes
California Existing Building Codes
NEHRP
Mechanical, Plumbing & Electrical
BPR’s Mechanical and Electrical Engineers are well versed in the California Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical codes. We will review submitted design documents to ensure compliance to the current edition of the following codes:
California Building Code
California Residential Code
California Plumbing Code
California Mechanical Code
California Electrical Code
Jurisdiction-adopted amendments
Exhibit D11
Specialty plan review services may be provided utilizing the most current editions of national standards including the following:
NFPA Standards 13 (automatic fire
sprinkler systems)
NFPA Standards 14 (stand pipes)
NFPA Standards 20 (fire pumps)
NFPA Standards 72 (fire alarms)
NFPA Standards 99 (medical gases)
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
NEHRP Requirements for Existing Building
Energy Compliance
Our engineers and plans examiners are up to date on all California Energy Code requirements as they relate to both new and remodel construction for all project types. Our staff have experience verifying CA Energy Code requirements for projects located within all climate zones for all types of buildings. The Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Non-Residential Buildings were established in 1978 in response to a legislative mandate to reduce California's energy consumption. These standards have been updated since that time to address a multitude of building components, systems and equipment with the goal of having new and updated buildings be more energy efficient, comfortable for building occupants, and less reliant of fossil fuels.
Green Building Standards
BPR’s staff has a working knowledge of the proper incorporation of CALGreen building criteria into project designs and the resulting potential impact of these standards related to building code compliance and the environment. Our plans examiners will review project documents to verify compliance with adopted Green Building Code Standards as required by state law and local amendments and ordinances.
LEED
Developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED provides building owners and operators a framework for identifying and implementing measurable green building design methodologies, construction, operations, and building maintenance. LEED certificat ion consists of a variety of rating systems applicable to multiple building types including commercial as well as residential. Ratings reflect a measure of how well a building performs across many sustainability metrics including: energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, indoor environmental quality, energy usage and the projects impact on the local environment.
Access Compliance & CASp Review
All BPR 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 staff are experts in the industry, maintaining appropriate certifications demonstrating their expertise, and are experienced providing services for building departments in a seamless manner balanced and in coordination with our client’s expectations and needs. We work collaboratively with our clients to address accessibility plan review and inspection related issues as efficiently as possible.
Exhibit D12
BPR plans examiners are fully trained and familiar with California Building Code Accessibility requirements and ADA compliance requirements and are available for plan review and/or inspection services. We offer support to municipalities for compliance enforcement and/or developing transition plans. We can assist our clie nts in researching and providing interpretations of various specific issues related to access compliance including access compliance obligation, transition plan development, construction cos ts and phasing, and regulation interpretations.
Flood Zones
BPR’s staff of engineers and plans examiners have experience in providing plan reviews for projects located in FEMA designated flood zones and areas prone to flooding. BPR Consulting Group’s staff has provided numerous plan reviews for projects located in flood zones using FEMA’s Technical Bulletins as well as locally adopted ordinances. Additionally, members of our team have participated in state -sponsored committees to establish guideline and building code requirements for projects planned in areas designated as flood zones.
OSHPD 2, 3 & 5
BPR Consulting Group’s staff of plans examiners and building inspectors have extensive experience providing plan review and inspection services for OSHPD 2, 3 and 5 projects. Our staff is well versed with the OSHPD 2, 3 and 5 requirements included in the California Building Code. Our inspection staff has recent experience providing inspection services for hemodialysis, outpatient surgery, hyperbolic chamber, medical clinics and acute psychiatric facilities.
NPDES
Our civil plans examiners are experienced reviewing grading and civil plans for compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System requirements and general permits for storm water discharge.
On-Site Consultant Services & Meeting Attendance
Our plan review 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. We understand, fully grasp, and utilize the efficiency afforded by the many e lectronic meeting platforms that have become available in recent years. We find electronic meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and others allow for efficient and constructive communication between parties located throughout the United States and are an efficient tool for resolution of challenging issues both during plan review and field inspections. Our staff is available to meet with the City, project applicants and their design teams either in person or via electronic platform to resolve plan review issues efficiently and collaboratively.
Exhibit D13
Customer Service | Responsiveness
BPR’s staff is always available and willing to discuss plan review issues for projects that we have reviewed with Building Department staff, applicants, designers and contractors via in -person or electronic meetings, telephone, or e-mail as required to resolve plan review related issues. We maintain Microsoft Teams, Zoom and GoToMeeting accounts to foster efficient communication with project proponents regardless of their physical location. Voice mails and e-mails will be responded to the same day they are received, if possible, always within 24 hours.
Electronic Plan Review Services
BPR’s staff are thoroughly experienced providing electronic plan review and will perform electronic plan reviews as requested by the City using a format that is acceptable to the City. BPR will comply with the City’s established policies and procedures for electronic plan reviews. BPR maintains an efficient cloud -based, electronic-document, submittal system for receiving and sending large electronic document files. Our electronic document portal utilizes a SharePoint system to allow permit applicants and client staff the ability to upload construction documents for our plan review services. BPR Consulting Group has provided electronic plan review services, serving building departments and other public agencies with efficient electronic plan review services. We are prepared to provide electronic plan check services for your community utilizing our Bluebeam Revu electronic plan review system and will quickly adapt to the Bluebeam protocalls presently used by your department.
We have had the opportunity to work with many different electronic plan review systems and our preferred system is Bluebeam R evu, an industry -leading software used by many jurisdictions, design teams and contractors to review and annotate construction documents. We have worked with multiple clients to purchase and deploy Bluebeam Revu software, develop jurisdiction -specific stamps, develop tools to increase efficiencies for electronic plan reviews, and participate and provide ongoing training on the use of the software.
Transporting Plans
For paper submittal documents, we will arrange for all pick-up and delivery of the plan review documents from your office at no additional cost. We utilize specific methods for project document pick-up and delivery with the goal of providing same-day service.
Quality Control
BPR monitors all plan review activities daily. Project managers work directly with our plan review team to ensure thorough and comprehensive plan reviews for our clients. A key performance measure is our ability to meet client turn-around times for plan reviews we perform. We monitor our turn-around times on a daily basis to ensure we meet our commitments to our clients. A second performance measure is responding to client and applicant inquiries in a timely manner. All project -related communications are re sponded to on the same business day when possible and always within 24 hours of the inquiry. Additional performance metrics utilized by our firm include triage of completed reviews by our project managers to ensure completeness and accuracy of our plan reviews.
Exhibit D14
BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES
BPR maintains the staffing and ability to provide
experienced and qualified building inspectors who are
appropriately ICC -certified to provide on -call inspection services. If needed, BPR can provide experienced and
certified building inspector(s) to perform all building inspections within 24 hours of notification.
Our inspection staff will perform inspection services to verify that the work of construction is in conformance with the approved project construction documents as well as
identifying issues of non -compliance with applicable
building codes. Our field inspection services will include inspection of all portions of projects including project sites as applicable. Our building inspectors will write legible and understandable correction notices and field reports, and will be available to answer in -person, emailed, or telephone inquiries. All inspection personnel assigned will be ICC and/or CASp certified as required.
We understand that many municipalities have amended code sections, policies and ordinances that impact the work that is inspected and shown on approved project plans. Our inspection staff will familiarize themselves with local requirements to ensure that the projects we are inspecting are compliant with local and current code requirements. Specifically, our inspectors will ensure compliance with the applicable provisions of the Title 24 California Building Standards Code, Parts 1 through 12, covering structural, fire prevention, life safety, disabled access, energy conservation, green building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical installations in residential, commercial, industrial, existing, and historical buildings.
BPR’s ICC/CASp certified inspectors have performed building inspection services on a wide variety of construction projects including master planned developments, single -family production, custom homes, commercial, manufacturing, institutional, assembly, es sential service, industrial projects, and historically designated buildings. When necessary for large or fast -paced projects, multiple inspectors can be made available. BPR’s inspectors will inspect projects to verify conformance with approved project drawings and specifications which will include review of the permit documents to verify that onsite conditions are consistent with the approved documents for size, setbacks, heights, and other applicable requirements. At the completion of inspections, BPR’s inspectors will update database information and complete necessary forms and documents as required to provide seamless service.
Inspector Qualifications & Certifications: BPR will work with the C ity to select appropriately qualified inspectors with applicable experience and specific code knowledge based on the types of projects assigned for inspection. All BPR inspectors are ICC -certified, with many maintaining CASp certification. In addition, BPR employs OSHPD certified inspectors available for inspection of OSHPD designated facilities. Qualified inspectors having experience with inspection of new, existing and historical buildings/sites, building code enforcement, will be assigned as appropriate.
Inspection personnel will have the ability to read, understand and interpret construction plans, truss drawings and calculations, prepare and maintain accurate records and reports, communicate effectively orally and in Exhibit D15
writing and to work effectively with contractors, permit applicants, homeowners and agency staff. Inspectors will possess knowledge of approved and modern methods, materials, tools and safety used in building inspection and the most current building and fi re standards. Our inspectors are familiar with most of the common scheduling and tracking systems utilized by building divisions and can quickly adapt to your systems and requirements.
PERMIT TECHNICIAN SERVICES
Knowledgeable and personable permit technicians are the first impression the public gets of your Building Division, and they play a critical role as to how your department’s services are perceived. Permit technician and office support services are crucial to the success of the entire building safety workflow within building departments. The ability to convey proper information to permit applicants, properly calculate permit fees, properly route plans to various departments for review, tracking approvals, database management and permit issuance are all critical to the success of your building division. We understand that the ability to deliver excellent customer service, maintain a smooth flow of permit documents throughout departments, and maintaining accurate and up- to-date records, are all key elements to furnishing first -rate, efficient success of your Building Division.
Our permit technicians and office support staff will work closely with customers via telephone or email, answering questions and providing accurate information. Our permit technicians will provide information about plan review status, will be organized and have the ability to maintain filing systems necessary for tracking plan checks in progress, approved project documents and any other records or information important to the efficient operation of your department. BPR’s permit technicians are experienced a nd skilled at providing a variety of permitting services remotely for many California municipal clients.
Exhibit D16
ADDITIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH BPR
BUILDING OFFIC IAL SERVICES
BPR Building Officials have extensive experience implementing and maintaining the procedures and processes critical to ensuring a Building Department runs smoothly. Our staff has worked with numerous public agencies throughout California and possess the skills required to work effectively with all parties involved.
Our building officials are ICC Certified with years of experience directing and managing the full spectrum of building department services and have held a variety of building division positions, including working as a building official, inspectors, plans examiners, and supervisor s of building department services. Our building officials understand the importance of communication with the City, staff, and other departments and are comfortable representing the Building Division at City Council meetings.
FIRE CODE PLAN REVIEW
We have an experienced and licensed professional f ire protection engineer and certified fire plans examiners on staff to address your fire and life safety needs. If requested, o ur fire safety plan review and inspection staff can quickly and accurately check plans for compliance with applicable fire codes and standards. Our fire protection staff routinely review and inspect projects for compliance with fire and life safety regulations.
Our fire plans examiners and inspectors have extensive experience in the use and application of the following model codes, standards, and regulations:
o California Fire Code (CFC) and California Building Code (CBC), with local amendments and regulations.
o Adopted National Fire Protection Standards
o California Health and Safety Code
o Appropriate listings (CSFM, U.L., etc.) for common systems and materials o Fire Department Standards
o Municipal, State or Federal regulations enforced by local Fire Agencies o NFPA Standards 13 (automatic fire sprinkler systems
o NFPA Standards 14 (standpipes)
o NFPA Standards 20 (fire pumps)
o NFPA Standards 72 (fire alarms)
o NFPA Standards 96 (smoke control)
o NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
BPR’s staff is active with California Fire Prevention Officer’s Association, as well as local chapters of International Code Council Building Officials Organizations throughout the State of California.
Exhibit D17
SECTION F
APPROACH TO BUILDING SERVICES
PLAN REVIEW SERVICES
All of BPR Consulting Group’s plan review services are closely managed from the moment a project is assigned to completion of our services. Once a project is assigned it is entered into our custom designed plan review database. The project documents are then triaged for completeness and to identify if any documents necessary for plan review have not been provided. Upon completion of the triage process, City approved plans examiners will be assigned as warranted by the scope of the proposed work associated with the specific project. All projects are closely monitored to ensure assigned staff have the time necessary in their schedules to comprehensively review assigned projects to maintain completion schedules.
We assign a dedicated team of plans examiners to serve specific clients so your BPR plan review team will remain consistent throughout the term of the agreement. We believe assigning a dedicated team of plans examiners best serves the needs of our clients, with our firm you will not have randomly assigned plans examiners assigned to each project. All plan review services are closely monitored by our plan review supervisors and managers for consistency, thoroughness, and quality. We utilize a discipline approach to our plan review services, assigning a life safety reviewer, structural reviewer, electrical reviewer, mechanical/plumbing reviewer, grading/utility reviewer and fire reviewer as appropriate to each assigned project based on the proposed scope of work. Each plans examiner includes their email address and desk phone number with their plan review comments to facilitate direct and efficient communication between project designers and our professional plans examination staff. Our Plan Review Manager revi ews each project for thoroughness and accuracy prior to plan review comments being issued or prior to recommendation of approval for permit purposes.
Upon award of a contract, our proposed Project Manager will schedule a meeting with the City’s representative to familiarize the team with the C ity’s plan review process, methods and style. BPR’s staff of engineers are experienced in working with multiple jurisdictions and adjusting our service approach to align with your processes so that we compliment and become an extension of your staff. We uti lize a comprehensive “New Client Checklist” that documents specific requirements of each community we serve. Upon selection and before commencement of services, we schedule a meeting with our new clients to review specific plan review requirements and systems used by our clients so our services can be integrated in a seamless manner.
Should issues arise with the plan review services we have provided, our Plan Review Manager will contact designated City staff to make sure we fully understand the specific issue, review the plan review comment or other items in question, review the concern with our staff member, contact the project applicant if necessary to address the specific issue, reissue the plan review comment letter if needed, discuss the specific issue with our assigned team of plans examiners to make sure the error in question is not repeated on future projects, and follow up with City staff to explain how the issue in question was resolved. Our Plan Review Manager will take any additional steps necessary to ensure that we continue to provide services that meet or exceed your expectations.
Exhibit D18
BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES
BPR will work with the C ity to select appropriately
qualified inspectors with applicable experience and
specific code knowledge based on the types of projects
assigned for inspection. All BPR inspectors are ICC -
certified, with many maintaining CASp certification. In addition, BPR employs OSHPD certified inspectors
available for inspection of OSHPD designated facilities.
Qualified inspectors with experience inspecting new,
existing and historical buildings/sites and building code enforcement, will be assigned as appropriate.
Assigned staff will perform continuous or periodic
construction inspections to verify that the work of construction is in conformance with the approved project plans as well as identifying issues of non-compliance with applicable building codes. When necessary for large or fast- track projects, multiple inspectors are available.
Projects under construction by permit from the City will be inspected for compliance with the State of California Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Energy, Green, and Fire Codes. Projects will also be inspected for conformance with the accessibility, noise and energy conservation requirements as mandated by the State of California’s Title 24 and all applicable ordinances. Inspectors are accessible and available to meet with the project design team and/or the client’s representatives to work out pr oblems and help resolve issues quickly and efficiently. As necessary, inspectors will perform follow-up inspections to verify correction notices. Our inspection staff easily integrate into client organizations, consistently implementing policies and procedures and remaining transparent to the jurisdiction’s applicants and customers.
We understand that personality and customer service is crucial to on-the-job success, therefore, we will select 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 certified as required and have the knowledge and ability to update the City’s Energov permit database on a daily basis with inspection results.
PERMIT TECHNICIAN SERVICES
We understand that personality along with a customer service mindset is critical to providing top-notch permit technician services. Upon request we will assign qualified and experienced permit technicians with Energov experience to serve the City. Select candidates will be scheduled for an interview with City staff if requested. Upon approval, the designated permit technicians and/or support staff will be assigned to work at the City or remotely as appropriate to support the City’s permitting operations.
Exhibit D19
QUALITY CONTROL / SCHEDULE CONTROL
Upon award of a contract, our proposed Project Manager will schedule a meeting with the City’s representative to
familiarize the team with the City’s plan review process, methods and style. BPR’s staff of engineers and plans
examiners are experienced in wo rking with multiple
jurisdictions and adjusting so that they become an extension of your staff. We utilize a comprehensive “New Client
Checklist” that documents specific requirements of each community we serve. Upon selection and before
commencement of services, we schedule a meeting with our new clients to review specific plan review requirements and systems used by our clients so our services can be integrated in a seamless manner.
Should issues arise with the plan review services we have provided, our Plan Review Manager will contact City staff to make sure we fully understand the specific issue, review the plan review comment or other item in question, review the concern with our staff member, contact the project applicant if necessary to address the specific issue, reissue the plan review comment letter if needed, discuss the specific issue with our assigned team of plans examiners to make sure the error in question is not repeated on future projects, and follow up with City staff to explain how the issue in question was resolved. Our Plan Review Manager will take any additional steps necessary to ensure that we continue to provide services that meet or exceed your expectations and are free of errors and omissions.
As noted above, all projects are logged in to our database and assigned due dates. Our staff and managers all have access to the database and the due dates are carefully tracked and managed to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner. If for an unf oreseen reason a plan review is not completed within the stipulated plan review timeframe, we will reduce the subsequent plan review timeframe by the same number of days in order to not delay the project.
Exhibit D20
SECTION G
EXPERIENCE
Seamlessly integrating municipal service professionals in support of public agencies is BPR Consulting Group’s sole purpose and the basis on which we were founded. BPR’s staff have extensive experience providing the same services as being requested by the City of Murrieta to communities of comparable size throughout California. Our focus is to support California building departments in a professional manner, allowing our clients the ability to provide efficient, timely and professional building safety services for their communities.
We have extensive experience providing all aspects of building safety services in support of building departments, including plan check, building inspection and permit technician services.
Below you will find a small sampling of projects for
which BPR’s proposed staff have provided BUILDING PLAN
REVIEW SERVICES.
CITY OF GARDENA
Crenshaw 5-Story Apartment Complex
BPR’s staff provided complete building department plan review services for this new 5-story, 203,055 s.f. apartment complex which sits atop a 3-story podium. The mixed-use podium structure is Type I-A Construction and fully fire sprinklered and the apartment units above the podium are Type III-A Construction and is also fully fire- sprinklered. This is the first use of podium style construction within the City of Gardena.
Industrial Warehouse with MEPS
BPR’s staff provided building department plan review services for The OMP Gardena Industrial Center project consisting of a new 190,860 s.f., one story office warehouse building and warehouse, along with associated site improvements. The proposed building is Type IIIB Constructions with Occupancy Groups S-1 and B and is fully fire-sprinklered. Site improvements include landscaping, parking lots with accessible parking and paths of travel, signage, retaining walls, concrete ramps, exterior stairs, accessible curb ramps, trash enclosures, screen walls and detention pond.
Exhibit D21
Senior and Aquatics Center
BPR’s provided complete plan review services for the City of Gardena’s new Senior and Aquatics Center Building which consists of a two- story building for the senior center, a single - story pool equipment building, and new outdoor pools. This is a high-profile project for the community, and it was important that our plan review services were comprehensive and timely.
The proposed buildings will be of Type VB Construction with Occupancy Groups A-3, B and S-1 and is fully fire sprinklered. Site improvements include landscaping, parking lots with accessible parking and paths of travel, signage, BBQ and picnic area, trash enclosure and perimeter fencing.
CITY OF ONTARIO
New Fire Station Building
BPR Consulting Group provided complete building department plan review services for a new Fire Station Building in the City of Ontario.
This mixed occupancy building included Occupancy Groups B (4,432 s.f.), S-2 (14,112 s.f.), and R -2 (9,291 s.f.) for a total area of 27,835 square feet. This two -story, sprinklered building utilized Type V -B Construction and includes staff living quarters, office functions and apparatus bays.
Raising Cane Restaurant
BPR Consulting Group provided complete building department plan review services for this new fast service restaurant located in the City of Ontario. This fully fire sprinklered 3,449 s.f. building is Occupancy Group A -2 with Type V -B Construction. This fu lly accessible building included exterior site improvements, a dining area, sales counter, restrooms, storage areas, and commercial kitchen with grease hood, fire suppression system, and make up air units.
New Multi Family Complex
BPR Consulting Group provided complete building department plan review services for this new 48-unit multi-family apartment complex located in the City of Ontario. This project consists of four two-story, sprinklered buildings with stucco exteriors and concrete tile roofing.
The buildings structural systems utilized platform framing with prefabricated roof and floor trusses, panelized horizontal floor and roof diaphragms, with wood shear walls. The buildings are Occupancy Group R2 and utilize Type V -B Construction with a total area of 12,690 s.f. per building.
Exhibit D22
Emporia Place
BPR Consulting Group provided complete building department plan review services for phase one of this new multi- phased residential complex. Phase one included the construction of two, three-level, residential buildings of Occupancy Group R -2 and one community building of Occupancy Group A- 3. The new three -level residential buildings utilize Type V-A Construction and are fully fire sprinklered with a total building area of 58,698 s.f. The 1,921 s.f.
Community Building utilizes Type V-B Construction. The building’s structural systems utilized platform framing with prefabricated roof and floor trusses, panelized horizontal floor and roof diaphragms, with wood shear walls. All buildings included stucco exteriors with lap siding accents and concrete tile roofing.
CITY OF EASTVALE
BPR provides plan review services for all types of projects including Solar PV, residential remodels and accessory dwelling units, along with commercial and industrial projects including Tenant Improvement reviews of the Hotworx Fitness project, Bafang Dumpling Restaurant and the New Taco Bell Drive Thru. Through BPR’s services, the City has been able to maintain efficient and timely plan reviews for all ongoing construction projects.
Hotworx Fitness
BPR staff provided plan review services for this tenant improvement project which included the addition of new saunas and exercise equipment. This 2,490 s.f. space houses an innovative, 24-hour virtually instructed infrared sauna and gym. BPR performed life safety, structural and MEP reviews.
CITY OF MONTEREY PARK
Costco Warehouse & Fuel Station
BPR’s staff provided building department plan review services on behalf of the City of Monterey Park for the new Costco Warehouse and Fuel Station project. Plan review services included plan review of the non -structural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, green and energy efficiency improvements associated with the project. The 154,974 s.f. tilt-up warehouse building utilizes Type V-B Construction. The fueling station is Type ll -B Construction. The building is classified as a Group M Occupancy.
Exhibit D23
Pacific Plaza Mixed-Use Hotel and Condominium
BPR’s staff members provided complete building plan review services for the Pacific Plaza Monterey Park project which was designed as a mixed -use project to include Hotel,
Condominium and Restaurant uses. The project includes
398,792 SF within five levels above two levels of underground parking. The project utilizes Construction Type I -A at the two lower parking levels and Construction Type III-A above the 2nd level. The building includes Occupancy Groups A -2, A-3, M, B and S-
2. CITY OF COSTA MESA
Orange County Museum of Arts
BPR’s staff members provided plan review services for this two - level state -of-the-art museum, housed within an ultra -modern 52,000 SF building which emulates the art treasures the building was designed to showcase. The building boasts over 25,000 s.f. dedicated to exhibitions of modern art with the remainder of the building area dedicated to art displays and supporting function uses. A 10,000 s.f. portion of the interior space is designed to accommodate multipurpose; education and performance uses.
The project’s design includes a rooftop terrace to accommodate up to 1,000 people for special events and outdoor displays.
JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA
BPR principals have been responsible for contracting for and providing plan review services to the Judicial Council of California on numerous new Courthouse Projects and Court Facility
Modification projects throughout California since 2008. Below are just two of many completed projects:
Indio Courthouse
BPR principals provided civil, structural, MEP, energy compliance, CTCFS, and CALGreen compliance plan review on this new 3-story, 53,000 s.f. building. This building will provide five new courtrooms.
El Centro Courthouse
BPR principals provided civil, structural, MEP, energy compliance, CTCFS, and CALGreen compliance plan review on this new 3-story, 47,000 s.f. building. This building will provide four new courtrooms.
Exhibit D24
Below you will find a small sampling of clients for which BPR’s staff have provided building inspection, permit technician and buidling department support services.
CITY OF ONTARIO
BPR staff provides on -call plan review, building inspection and permit technician services to the City . BPR provides services for the community utilizing appropriately qualified and certified plan review, permit technician and inspection staff. BPR presently provides multiple highly qualified and CASp certified inspection staff to support the city’s inspec tion needs and multiple ICC certified permit technicians to support the city’s permitting services. BPR provides plan review services for all types of projects including residential, multi- family, commercial and industrial projects including plan review of associated grading. Through BPR’s services, the City is able to maintain efficient and timely plan review, inspection, and permit technician services for all ongoing construction projects.
CITY OF GARDENA
BPR provides building official, plan review, building inspection, building department management and permit technician services for the City of Gardena. BPR implemented building inspection services to eliminate a three-week inspection backlog. We added inspection staff to eliminate the inspection backlog then reduced staff to a level necessary to meet daily inspection service requirements. We provide all plan review services to support the building department. We also provide on-site and remote permit technician services.
CITY OF POMONA
BPR provides on-call building inspection, permit technician and permit technician training services to the City. BPR provides services for the community utilizing appropriately qualified and certified senior building inspection and permit technician staff. Through BPR’s services, the City is able to maintain efficient services for all ongoing permit center needs.
CITY OF CHINO HILLS
BPR recently worked with the city to provide experienced and qualified Inspection staff to support the City’s building department inspection needs.
CITY OF MAYWOOD
BPR provides full-service building department services to the City of Maywood including building official, plan review, building inspection , and permit technician services. BPR provides services for the community utilizing appropriately qualified and certified building safety staff. Through BPR’s services, the City maintains efficient plan review and inspection services for the benefit of the community for all ongo ing construction projects and permit center needs.
CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY
The California Construction Authority serves as the building department for fairgrounds throughout California.
BPR’s Staff provides on-call plan review and building Inspection services on behalf of the California Construction Authority for fairgrounds throughout Southern CA insuring safe buildings and facilities. Projects include multiple assembly occupancies, entertainment venues, agricultural facilities, tenant improvements Exhibit D25
with extensive electrical and accessibility upgrades, and remodel projects for many existing facilities located throughout Southern California and the Inland Empire.
CITY OF SACRAMENTO
BPR’s staff provides in-house plan review, out-sourced plan review , building inspection and permit technician services. In addition, BPR staff provided in -house plan review training for the City of Sacramento plan review staff. Types of projects reviewed and inspected include residential, multi- family, commercial, and multi-story story projects including mid -rise and high-rise projects, institutional projects, industrial projects, retail buildings and medical office buildings.
ADDITIONAL CALIFORNIA COMMUNITIES
BPR staff have provided and managed building plan review and building inspection services on an as needed, on-call basis for multiple California building departments including the cities of Costa Mesa, Rancho Palos Verdes, Eastvale, Inglewood, Compton, Newport Beach, Corona, Yorba Linda, Fairfield, Davis, Atherton, Placerville, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, South Lake Tahoe, and the Counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, Fresno, Marin, Napa, Butte, Nevada, Placer, El Dorado, Alpine, and Siskiyou.
Exhibit D26
STAFFING
ORGANIZATION CHART
The Organization Chart below provides an overview of the staff available to serve the City of Murrieta. BPR Consulting Group maintains a staff of highly qualified Engineers, Plans Examiners, Building Inspectors, Building Officials, CASp professionals and Permit Technicians. All our staff maintain appropriate certifications or professional licenses for the servic es they provide. We continually encourage our staff to pursue additional certifications and support ongoing training and education for our staff.
Exhibit D27
QUALIFICATIONS OF PERSONNEL
The founders of BPR share the values of providing quality services and a very high level of customer service to our clients. Our focus is to support California building departments in a professional manner allowing our clients to provide efficient, timely and professional building safety services for the communities they serve. We have extensive experience in all aspects of building safety, including the plan check , inspection, and permit technician services that the City is requesting.
KEY PERSONNEL
Ron Beehler, SE, CBO PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE
Ron is licensed as a Civil and Structural Engineer in California and Nevada, certified by the International Code Council as a Building Official, Plans Examiner and Building Inspector. He utilizes experience gained through more than 35 years of hands -on experience performing life safety, accessibility and structural plan reviews to successfully manage building department plan review services, including building department plan review services for high-profile projects on behalf of public agencies throughout California. Ron’s experience includes establishing and coordinating on - site building department services for large multi- building projects and unique fast paced development projects. His background includes the position of Chief Building Official with the City of Sacramento directing a staff of 120 engineers, plan reviewers and building inspectors, Chief of Engineering Design and Construction for the California National Guard and Senior Structural Engineer with the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD). Ron presently serves as Chairman of CALBO’s Structural Committee. Ron will manage all contract and billing issues and will be the individual authorized to negotiate and execute the Consultant Services Agreement with the City. Years of Experience: 35
Mark Berg, CBO, CFM, MCP PROJECT MANAGER
Mark is an ICC Certified Building Official, Fire Code Official, Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, and Master Code Professional with experience performing life- safety, architectural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and fire reviews in residential, multi-family and commercial projects. Mark has successfully guided department staff with inspection and plan review of all phases of complex construction projects. He is experienced utilizing building department permit tracking software and managing and performing all common building department responsibilities, including plan review, multi-discipline inspections, plan review and inspection scheduling, field supervision, regulatory compliance, code interpretation, and project acceptance. Mark also possesses exceptional skills in complaint resolution, problem solving, damage assessment and team building. Years of Experience: 31
Exhibit D28
Roger Peterson, SE PLAN REVIEW MANAGER | STRUCTURAL PLAN REVIEW Roger is a California licensed civil and Structural Engineer, and an experienced building safety professional with 35 years of experience in structural design and building plan review. Roger has provided plan review services for single and multi- story steel, and concrete-framed buildings, as well as structures utilizing timber, and masonry framing systems. Roger’s experience includes plan review of numerous high -profile and fast paced multi -story building projects for multiple public agency clients includin g management of inspection programs for these same types of projects. Roger utilizes his detailed code knowledge, extensive design experience and on-site construction project experience to ensure accurate, thorough, and timely plan review and inspection services on behalf of municipal client agencies. Roger will serve as Plan Review Manager and the back -up contact for the City. Years of Experience: 35
BRIEF BIOGRAPHIES (KEY STAFF)
All of our staff maintain appropriate certifications or professional licenses for the services they provide. We encourage our staff to continually obtain additional certifications and support ongoing training and education for our staff. Our focus is to maintain the highest and best qualified building department staff in the industry.
BPR’s staff has a proven track record of providing high quality and timely services on behalf of the public agencies we serve. BPR has the necessary resources available to provide all the proposed services to the City of Murrieta. Complete resumes for key personnel have been provided in the Appendix of this proposal.
Bill Rodgers, SE STRUCTURAL PLAN REVIEW
Bill is a California licensed civil and structural engineer with over 30 years of experience in the field of structural engineering, including over 20 years of experience as a plan review engineer. Bill has worked closely with Building Departments across the State of California , including many years serving Southern California communities, and has assisted government agencies with numerous projects of varying size and type . His wealth of experience includes managing plan review services for all building typ es throughout California and Nevada on behalf of public agency clients and performing structural plan review for commercial, industrial, and residential projects. Years of Experience: 30
Elena Hartsough, SE STRUCTURAL PLAN REVIEW
Elena is a dedicated structural engineer with over 22 years of experience designing structures, from small home renovations to large warehouse spaces and custom homes. Elena’s strengths include experience with multiple building materials including wood, light -gage, masonry, steel and concrete; knowledge of t he California Building Code and proficiency in relevant software programs including Enercalc, SAP2000, L-Pile and AutoCAD.
Years of Experience: 22
Exhibit D29
Joseph Leonard, SE STRUCTURAL PLAN REVIEW
Joseph is an accomplished engineering plans examiner and has 20 years of experience as a consulting structural engineer for light framed construction, including single family dwellings, commercial buildings, and public schools, throughout California. He also has 10 years of working as a consulting structural engineer on heavy, low to mid-rise building structures, for public and military use. Clients included NAVFAC, NASA, the Navy, and the Army Corp of Engineers, and various public -school districts in California. Joseph’s experience includes examin ation of construction documents for compliance with the California Building Code and other adopted codes for California Building Departments. Years of Experience: 20
Charles Nganga, SE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Charles is a California Licensed Structural engineer with a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. He is also a certified ICC plans examiner with nearly 10 years of experience. His work experience, excellent education and solid commitment to the industry has enabled Charles to develop a solid track record of consistently providing clients with exceptional service. Charles shares his skill and knowledge with other building safety professionals by developing and teaching building code related classes. Years of Experience: 10
Chandra Desai, PE STRUCTURAL PLAN REVIEW
Chandra is a California Licensed Civil Engineer with over 35 years of experience in structural engineering, which includes the design of structures for residential, commercial and industrial facilities. He has over 16 years of experience providing plan review, permit processing and field issue resolution for all types of buildings. Years of Experience: 35
Denise Reese, CBO, ICC PLAN REVIEW
Denise is an ICC Certified Chief Building Official and Life Safety Plans Examiner. She has experience performing life-safety, architectural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and minimal structural reviews in residential, multifamily and commercial project s, including OSHPD -3 licensed facilities. This valuable experience is also evident in that Denise specializes in working with applicants, designers and jurisdictions, having successfully served multiple California communities. Years of Experience: 15 David Castillo, ME, FPE PLAN REVIEW
David brings more than 35 years of breadth, depth, and knowledge of mechanical engineering, design, and plan review to any project. A California licensed professional Mechanical Engineer and Fire Protection Engineer, his expertise encompasses HVAC, Plumbing, Medical Gases, and Fir e Sprinklers. David’s background includes mechanical engineering, design, and plan review on Central Treatment Centers, Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities, Inpatient Mental Health Clinics, and Inmate Housing Units for the Department of Corrections. He has engineered and designed Acute Care Hospitals, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Surgery Clinics, Psychiatric Hospitals, Pharmaceutical Plants, Industrial Plants, Educational Facilities , and Hi -Rise Commercial Buildings. Years of Experience: 36
Exhibit D30
Thomas Trimberger, ME, CBO, ICC PLAN REVIEW
Thomas has more than 30 years of experience working within building departments both successfully providing and supervising virtually all building department functions. Thomas is a CA Registered Mechanical Engineer, ICC Certified Building Official, Plans Examiner and Building Inspector. His extensive experience and knowledge enable him to provide excellent services to our clients. Thomas is skilled at developing relationships with developers, designers and the community to ensure plan reviews, inspections and development review functions are performed in an effective and efficient manner. He continuously assists clients by providing guidance and education on the construction and inspection process. Always helpful, personable, professional and successful in delivering a high level of customer service. Years of Experience: 30
Jerry Schreiber, EE, ICC PLAN REVIEW
Jerry has more than 40 years of electrical industry experience. He is a licensed electrical engineer in California and Hawaii and is certified by the International Association of Electrical Inspectors as an Electrical Plans Examiner and Electrical Inspector. Jerry’s experience is wide and varied, having provided engineering services to the military, public utilities, private organizations and municipal agencies.
Years of Experience: 40
Jingpei Zhang, EE, ICC PLAN REVIEW
Jingpei is a licensed electrical engineer in California and has over 30 years of experience. He holds a master’s degree of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. His extensive experience in designing a variety of facilities and systems enables him to provide excellent plan review services. His experience includes the design of electrical distribution systems for healthcare centers, data centers, commercial and industrial buildings, and educational facilities. Years of Experience: 30
Kevin Brenton, CBO, CASp, ICC PLAN REVIEW
Kevin is a California Certified Building Official, a CASp professional and Commercial Combination Building Inspector with over 24 years in the construction and inspection industry combined. He is an active local chapter member of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and an active member of the local chapter of the International Code Council. Years of Experience: 24 Andrew Burke, CASp, ICC PLAN REVIEW
Andrew is a Certified Access Specialist and ICC certified Plans Examiner with more than 17 years of industry experience in plan review, inspection, administration and estimating. Andrew has extensive plan check experience in multi-story mixed use projects and provides in-depth review of accessibility issues to ensure compliance with all California Building Codes. His CASp certification provides him with the ability to ensure all aspects of accessibility have been achieved. His formal training in ICC codes, as well as on-the-job experience, helps him to provide thorough and accurate commercial and residential plan reviews and inspections. Andrew is an excellent asset to any building department both in the office and out in the field. Years of Experience: 10
Exhibit D31
Don Ctibor, PE, QSD CIVIL PLAN REVIEW
Don is a highly experienced Licensed California Professional Engineer with extensive project experience and management experience. Specific skills include budget strategy, preparation and oversight and implementation of best practices across multiple departments. Knowledgeable in enforcing compliance and minimum standards to safeguard life, limb, health property and public welfare. Don has successfully provided project management expertise for many California clients. Years of Experience: 16 Gabriel Argueta, CASp, ICC INSPECTION
Gabriel has 45 years of experience in the construction industry. He is an ICC certified inspector with experience providing building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing inspections on residential and commercial projects. Gabriel is also a certified CASp expert and has provided CASp inspections as well as provided CASp design as a consultant.
He provides Building Department inspection services to ensure projects are built in accordance with approved plans, specifications and specified codes. Gabriel brings considerable experience from working for several California based construction companies. Years of Experience: 45
Samantha Barker, ICC PERMIT TECHNICIAN
Samantha is an ICC Certified Permit Technician with experience providing Permit Technician services in support for municipal building departments. Samantha’s experience includes updating databases, data input, permit tracking system management, and report generation. In addition to her technical abilities, Samantha utilizes her excellent customer service skills to assist department customers, applicants, and City staff. Samantha is efficient, detail oriented and possesses the ability to multi-task.
Alicia Ventura, ICC PERMIT TECHNICIAN
Alicia is an ICC Certified Permit Technician with over 13 years of experience providing services to multiple California municipal clients. Alicia is well versed in her role as a Permit Technician and has worked with several municipal tracking systems including Trakit. In addition to her technical abilities, Alicia has excellent customer service skills that help her to work well with applicants and City staff. In addition, Alicia is fluent in Spanish, proficient with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, is detail oriented and is able to multi-task.
Exhibit D32
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Below you will find the extensive licenses and certifications that our proposed key staff hold.
Name Current Licenses and Certifications License/Cert.
Number(s)
Expiration
Date
Ron Beehler, SE, CBO, ICC
Principal-in-Charge
CA Registered Professional Civil Engineer
CA Registered Professional Structural Engineer
NV Registered Professional Civil Engineer
NV Registered Professional Structural Engineer
CABO Certified Building Official
ICC Certified Building Official
ICC Building Code Specialist
ICC Building Plans Examiner
ICC Building Inspector
39404
3632
019992
019992
1492
801789
801789
801789
801789
12/31/2025
12/31/2025
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
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05/11/2024
05/11/2024
05/11/2024
05/11/2024
Mark Berg, ICC, MCP , CBO
Plans Examiner
Building Official
ICC Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner
ICC Building Code Official
ICC Building Code Specialist
ICC Building Inspector
ICC Building Plans Examiner
ICC Certified Building Official
ICC Certified Fire Code Official
ICC Certified Fire Marshal
ICC Combo Dwelling Inspector - Uniform Codes
ICC Combination Inspector - Legacy
ICC Electrical Inspector
ICC Fire Code Specialist
ICC Fire Inspector I
ICC Fire Inspector II
ICC Fire Plans Examiner
ICC Master Code Professional
ICC Mechanical Inspector UMC
ICC Permit Specialist
ICC Permit Technician
ICC Plumbing Inspector UPC
ICC Residential Combination Inspector
ICC Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner
ICC Residential Plans Examiner
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
12/11/2025
07/14/2024
07/14/2024
07/14/2024
07/14/2024
07/14/2024
07/14/2024
10/28/2024
07/14/2024
07/14/2024
07/14/2024
07/14/2024
07/14/2024
07/14/2024
07/14/2024
10/05/2024
07/14/2024
10/03/2024
10/02/2024
07/14/2024
07/14/2024
12/11/2025
04/08/2024
Roger Peterson, SE
Principal
Project Manager
CA Registered Professional Civil Engineer
CA Registered Professional Structural Engineer
ID Registered Professional Civil Engineer
ID Registered Professional Structural Engineer
46096
3846
P-8225
P-8225
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
06/30/2024
06/30/2024
Bill Rodgers, SE
Principal
Plan Review Manager
CA Registered Professional Structural Engineer
CA Registered Professional Civil Engineer
NV Registered Professional Civil Engineer
NV Registered Professional Structural Engineer
4198
50673
18427
09/30/2025
09/30/2025
12/31/2023
Exhibit D33
Name Current Licenses and Certifications License/Cert.
Number(s)
Expiration
Date
18427 12/31/2023
Elena Hartsough, SE
Structural Engineer
CA Registered Professional Civil Engineer
CA Registered Professional Structural Engineer
67675
5538
6/30/2025
6/30/2025
Joseph Leonard, SE
Structural Engineer
CA Registered Structural Engineer
CA Registered Civil Engineer
5880
73026
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Charles Nganga, SE
Structural Engineer
CA Registered Professional Civil Engineer
CA Registered Structural Engineer
ICC Residential Plans Examiner
85710
6913
8325618
09/30/2024
09/30/2024
01/07/2025
Chandra Desai, PE, ICC
Plan Review Engineer
CA Registered Professional Civil Engineer 47213
12/31/2023
Denise Reese, CBO, ICC
Plans Examiner
ICC CALGreen Inspector
ICC California Building Plans Examiner
ICC Permit Technician
ICC Certified Building Official
ICC Permit Specialist
8096275
8096275
8096275
8096275
8096275
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
David Castillo, ME/FPE
Mechanical Engineer
Fire Protection Engineer
CA Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer
CA Registered Fire Protection Engineer
31455
2013
12/31/2024
03/31/2025
Thomas Trimberger, ME,
ICC, CBO
Mechanical Engineer
Building Official
CA Registered Mechanical Engineer
ICC Mechanical Inspector UMC
ICC Building Plans Examiner
ICC Plumbing Plans Examiner
ICC Plumbing Inspector UPC
ICC Mechanical Plans Examiner
ICC Plumbing Inspector
ICC Mechanical Inspector
ICC Mechanical Code Official
ICC Certified Building Official
ICC Plumbing Code Official
ICC Plumbing Code Specialist
ICC Mechanical Code Specialist
26359
866408
866408
866408
866408
866408
866408
866408
866408
866408
866408
866408
866408
06/30/2025
05/16/2025
05/16/2025
05/16/2025
05/16/2025
05/16/2025
05/16/2025
05/16/2025
05/16/2025
12/20/2025
05/16/2025
05/16/2025
05/16/2025
Jerry Schreiber, EE
Electrical Engineer
CA Registered Professional Electrical Engineer
HI Registered Professional Electrical Engineer
ICC CA Commercial Building Inspector
ICC CA Commercial Mechanical Inspector
ICC CA Commercial Plumbing Inspector
ICC CA Residential Mechanical Inspector
ICC CA Residential Plumbing Inspector
ICC Commercial Building Inspector
ICC Mechanical Inspector
12290
13259
879275
879275
879275
879275
879275
879275
879275
09/30/2024
n/a
07/27/2024
07/27/2024
07/27/2024
07/27/2024
07/27/2024
07/27/2024
07/27/2024
Exhibit D34
Name Current Licenses and Certifications License/Cert.
Number(s)
Expiration
Date
ICC Plumbing Inspector
ICC Plumbing Inspector UPC
879275
879275
07/27/2024
07/27/2024
Jingpei Zhang, EE
Electrical Engineer
CA Registered Professional Electrical Engineer
ICC Commercial Electrical Inspector
NCCER HVAC Level IV Certification
NCCER Plumbing Level IV Certification
NCCER Building Maintenance Level III Cert.
NCCER Carpentry Level IV Certification
NCCER Solar Photovoltaic Level I Certification
NCCER Wind Power Level I Certification
NCCER Green Technology Level I Certification
NCCER Weatherization Technician Level I Cert.
16243
8901215
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12/31/2024
01/28/2024
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Kevin Brenton, ICC, CASp
Plans Examiner
Building Inspector
ICC Commercial Plumbing Inspector
ICC Residential Plumbing Inspector
ICC Commercial Building Inspector
ICC Residential Building Inspector
ICC Commercial Electrical Inspector
ICC Residential Electrical Inspector
ICC Commercial Mechanical Inspector
ICC Building Inspector
ICC Electrical Inspector
ICC Plumbing Inspector
ICC Commercial Combination Inspector
ICC Building Plans Examiner
ICC Certified Building Official
ICC Building Code Specialist
Certified Access Specialist (CASp)
Licensed General Contractor
Journeyman Electrician, 2002
8259529
8259529
8259529
8259529
8259529
8259529
8259529
8259529
8259529
8259529
8259529
8259529
8259529
8259529
CASp-964
B-88891
12/23/2024
12/23/2024
12/23/2024
12/23/2024
12/23/2024
12/23/2024
12/23/2024
12/23/2024
12/23/2024
12/23/2024
12/23/2024
12/23/2024
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
08/04/2024
Andrew Burke, CASp, ICC
Certified Access Specialist
Plans Examiner
Certified Access Specialist
ICC Building Plans Examiner
ICC Residential Plans Examiner
ICC Commercial Building Inspector
ICC Residential Combination Inspector
ICC Permit Technician
CASp-710
8250398
8250398
8250398
8250398
8250398
08/12/2025
01/07/2025
01/07/2025
01/07/2025
01/07/2025
01/07/2025
Don Ctibor, PE, QSD
Civil Engineer
CA Registered Professional Civil Engineer
CA Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD)
ERA RRP Certification (NAT-F115845 & R139176)
General Engineering Contractor
General Building Contractor
DSA Engineer of Record
76392
24244
744754
744754
12/31/2024
Exhibit D35
Name Current Licenses and Certifications License/Cert.
Number(s)
Expiration
Date
Gabriel Argueta, ICC, CASp
Building Inspector
ICC Commercial Building Inspector
ICC Plumbing Inspector
ICC Building Plans Examiner
Certified Access Specialist
Licensed Building Contractor
5039994
5039994
5039994
CASp-126
430345
05/22/2025
05/22/2025
03/29/2026
Samantha Barker, ICC
Permit Technician
ICC Permit Technician 10138242 11/08/2024
Alicia Ventura, ICC
Permit Technician
Plans Examiner
ICC Permit Technician
ICC Residential Plans Examiner
9560759
9560759
09/12/2024
03/25/2026
Exhibit D36
SECTION H
REFERENCES
Over the past 18 years, BPR’s Principals have worked diligently to develop a reputation within California for providing top quality, timely, and efficient building safety services in a professional, courteous manner, always working in our clients’ best interests by honoring our commitment to provide timely, superior services. We believe our best advertisements are references from current and previous clients and we encourage you to contact our client references. As requested in the RFP, below are client references from California agencies where we have provided similar services to those requested by the City of Murrieta:
City of Ontario
James Caro, Building Official
303 E. B Street, Ontario, CA 91764
Ph: 909.395.2172
Email: [email protected]
Services Provided:
• BPR Consulting Group provides building department services for the C ity of Ontario under contract including plan review, building inspection and permit technician services . Types of projects reviewed and inspected include residential, commercial and retail projects.
City of Gardena
Greg Tsujiuchi, Community Development Director
1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, CA 90247
Ph: 310.217.9526
Email: [email protected]
Services Provided:
• BPR Consulting Group provides all building department services for the City under contract including building official, out-sourced plan review, building inspection and permit technician services. Types of projects reviewed and inspected include residential, commercial and retail projects.
City of Sacramento
Anna Tekautz, Supervising Engineer
300 Richards Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95811 Ph: 916.808.7877
Email: [email protected]
Services Provided:
• In-house plan review, out-sourced plan review, inspection and permit technician services. In addition, BPR staff provided in-house plan review training for the City of Sacramento plan review staff. Types of projects reviewed and inspected include residential, multi-family, commercial, and multi-story story Exhibit D37
projects including mid-rise and high-rise projects, institutional projects, industrial projects, retail buildings and medical office buildings.
City of Maywood | St eve Fowler, Director of Building and Planning 4319 Slauson Ave. Maywood, CA 90270
Ph: 323.562.5721
Email: [email protected]
Services Provided:
• BPR Consulting Group provides Building Official, Building Inspection, Permit Technician, plan review services for a multitude of project types including residential, commercial, multi-story, industrial and retail, and Building Department Management services.
City of Eastvale
Richard Hicks, Building Official
12363 Limonite Avenue, #910, Eastvale, CA 91752
951.703.4458 | [email protected]
Services Provided:
• BPR Consulting Group provides out-sourced plan review for a multitude of project types including residential, commercial, multi-story, industrial and retail.
POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Public clients for whom BPR currently provides Building Division services are listed in Section E, per the RFP.
We do not see any potential conflicts of interest in providing the same services to the City of Murrieta.
LITIGATION
BPR Consulting Group does not have, nor has had in the past five years, any performance -related civil or criminal litigation or investigations that will hinder BPR’s ability to provide the requested services. No judgements have been entered against BPR.
Exhibit D38
SECTION I
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE
As requested in the RFP, BPR’s compensation schedule has been submitted separately via PlanetBids utilizing the general attachment link.
Exhibit D39
SECTION J
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND CAPABILITIES
ADDED EFFICIENCIES AND BENEFITS OF BPR
• We maintain a convenient drag -and-drop project upload system for utilization by our clients and their applicants for uploading initial reviews and back-check reviews to our plan review system. • We work with several communities providing plan review of small solar projects in electronic format. Transporting and reviewing multiple small solar projects in electronic format allows for efficiencies and timeliness in the plan review process allowing BPR to negotiate reduced in plan review fees with our clients for these small and sometimes time-consuming projects. • Having a California licensed civil or structural engineer review all projects with primary structure elements ensures that these projects are designed in substantial compliance with the structural provisions of California Building Codes and regulations. • BPR maintains active Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other electronic meeting platform accounts. We believe virtual meetings allow for efficient communication with permit applicants and the City and fosters expeditious plan review approval and resolution of field inspection items. • With a qualified and appropriately licensed staff of plans examiners and permit technicians that possess hands on experience providing remote plan review and permitting processing, BPR has the ability to assign the most qualified staff for each project based on project specifics. Providing these services remotely creates added time efficiencies and potential cost savings.
ABILITY TO DRAW ON MULTI-DISCIPLINARY STAFF
As a full-service building department consulting company, BPR Consulting Group maintains full-time staff with the experience, aptitude and qualifications to perform all aspects of the building department services the City is requesting. Our significant depth of staff resources allows BPR the ability to address our clients’ needs quickly and seamlessly providing one or multiple professionals as needed to meet the staffing requirements. At BPR, our primary focus is to provide high quality building services in support of public agency building departments.
Our plan review staff work in a collaborative manner to share information and experience to provide thorough and consistent plan reviews. W e understand our rol e in the development process and take our work and commitment to our clients seriously.
Exhibit D40
STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
All of our staff maintain appropriate certifications or professional licenses for the services they provide. We ensure our staff is properly trained and require ongoing training for our staff equal or greater that that required by California Health and Safety Code Section 18949.29. We continually encourage our staff to obtain additional certifications and support ongoing training and education for our staff.
Many opportunities for continuing education for building safety professionals are offered by multiple providers throughout the state and hosted by a variety of providers including California Building Officials, local ICC Chapters, AIA, County Building Officials Association of California, and others. In addition to participating in these opportunities, BPR’s staff members have developed and presented training classes on behalf of many of these professional organizations on building code related topics including:
• Means of Egress in the 2022 CBC
• CBC Requirements for Wood Framed Building Design
• CBC Requirements for Horizontal Diaphragm and Shear-Wall Design • Structural and Non-Structural CRC Requirements
• Overview of Wind Load Changes to the CBC
• CRC Wall Bracing Requirements
• Load Path Systems for Building Structures
• Structural Welding and Bolting
• Overview of CPC and CMC Requirements for Building Systems • Anchorage of Nonstructural Building Components Per ASCE-7 • Simplified Structural Design
• Plan Check 1 and 2
Additionally, many of our staff members are active members of local professional organizations including local ICC Chapters and have served as officers and in other leadership capacities. Our Principal in Charge, Ron Beehler S.E., CBO, presently serves as the Chairman of CALBO’s Structural Committee. Our proposed Project Manager, Mark Berg, is an ICC Certified Master Code Professional and has recently served as an instructor for CALBO Ed Weeks providing instruction focused on CBC Chapter 10, exiting requirements for building structures.
CODE QUIZ
BPR’s proposed Principal-in-Charge, Ron Beehler, has authored the well -received monthly Code Quiz for over eight years for multiple ICC Chapters. The Code Quiz has become an education component of monthly ICC Chapter meetings throughout California. BPR is now the sponsor of the Code Quiz and uses the quiz as an internal training element for our staff. Current year Code Quiz’s may be found on our website, www.BPR- GRP.com
Exhibit D41
APPENDIX
KEY PERSONNEL RESUMES
Exhibit D42
RON BEEHLER, SE, CBO
PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE
Ron utilizes experience gained through more than 35 years of hands -on experience performing life safety, accessibility, and structural plan reviews to successfully manage building departments, building department services and high-profile building projects on behalf of public agencies throughout California. His experience includes establishing and coordinating on -site building department services for large, multi- building projects and unique, fast-paced development projects. Ron has served as Chief Building Official for multiple California public agencies including interim assignments. He has also provided building department assessments on behalf of municipal clients to identify inefficiencies and implement best practice improvements.
Licensed as a Civil and Structural Engineer in California and Nevada, certified by the International Code Council as a Building Official, Code Specialist, Plans Examiner and Building Inspector, Ron is uniquely qualified to evaluate and manage all building department services. His background includes the position of Chief Building Official with the City of Sacramento directing a staff of 120 engineers, plan reviewers and building inspectors, Chief of Engineering Design and Construction for the California National Guard and Senior Structural Engineer with the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD).
Ron is dedicated to maintaining his knowledge of California building codes, laws and regulations related to building department operations.
He frequently lectures and presents classes on technical topics on behalf of professional organizations including CALBO and multiple International Code Council Chapters throughout California and other western states.
He presently serves as Chairman for the CALBO Structural Committee.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Principal | Director of Operations | BPR Consulting Group | 2021 - Present
Ron manages client plan review and inspection services on behalf of BPR Consulting Group providing efficient services on behalf of multiple municipal clients.
Director, Building Safety Services | Consulting Firm | 2006 – 2021 Ron provided direct oversight of all Building Safety Services including coordination of all plan review and building inspection services, ensuring timely and responsive services. He worked with building officials for full - service clients to ensure timely and efficient services. Ron also managed and provided direct oversight of plan review and inspection services for large, complicated and fast -paced projects on behalf of public agency clients.
Exhibit D43
Chief Building Official | City of Sacramento | 2003 – 2006 Ron planned, directed, and managed activities for a 120 -person building department with oversight responsibilities for construction inspections and plan review of 18,000 permitted projects annually. He planned, organized, administered, and evaluated staff work. Other duties included report writing and presentations to community groups, city council and professional organizations, and planning and administering a budget of $13.6 million.
Supervising Engineer | Building Inspection Division | City of Sacramento | 2002 – 2003 Ron supervised plan review, managed plan intake and public counter functions for two regional permit centers, trained and mentored staff, met with architects and engineers to resolve building code related issues, coordinated plan review for high profile projects, and worked with field inspection supervisors and inspectors.
Regional Compliance Officer, Senior Structural Engineer | CA State Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development | 1998 – 2002
Ron supervised regional hospital inspection program coordinating field inspection staff and approval of special inspection issues. He resolved complicated code related inspection issues, and reviewed plans, specifications, and structural calculations for h ealthcare facilities. Ron consulted with architects and engineers to resolve complex code interpretation issues. He researched and investigated structural adequacy of building materials and manufactured products, and verified proper loads, forces, and mate rials for the design of buildings and equipment anchorage.
Chief of Facilities Engineering | California National Guard | 1991 – 1998 Ron supervised and planned work for engineering design and project inspection staff, developed scope and budgets for projects, directed preparation of plans from preliminary design through working drawings, coordinated and approved project specifications and cost estimates, negotiated and approved project changes, coordinated inspection activities, resolved inspection disputes, represented National Guard/Military Department at public meetings, conducted plan review for projects designed by consultants, and presented design concepts and final designs.
Associate Structural Engineer | CA State Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development | 1987 – 1991
Ron reviewed construction plans and specifications for new hospitals and skilled nursing facilities for California Building Code and UBC requirements, met with architects and engineers to resolve plan review issues, reviewed field changes, investigated, and resolved construction conflicts and other administrative duties.
Associate Engineer Architect | Sacramento County Building Department | 1983 – 1987 Ron reviewed construction plans and specifications, and structural calculations for building code compliance, reviewed plans for residential, multi-residential, commercial, and industrial structures, and met with designers to resolve code issues related to commercial and residential structures.
Exhibit D44
MARK BERG, CBO, MCP, ICC
PROJECT MANAGER | MASTER CODE PROFESSIONAL
Mark is an ICC Certified Building Official, Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, and Master Code Professional with over 32 years of experience performing life-safety, architectural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and structural reviews in residential, multi- family and commercial projects. Mark has successfully guided department staff with inspection and plan review of all phases of complex construction projects. He is experienced utilizing building department permit tracking software and managing all common building department responsibilities, including plan review, multi- discipline inspections, plan review and inspection scheduling, field supervision, regulatory compliance, code interpretation, and project acceptance. Mark also possesses exceptional skills in complaint resolution, problem solving, damage assessment and team building.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Building Official, Life Safety Plans Examiner | BPR
Consulting Group | 2021-Present
Performing comprehensive plan review and inspection services for client agencies. Reviews residential and non-residential plans for compliance with California Building, Life Safety, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical Codes, Energy and Green Standards, local building codes, policies, amendments, and ordinances.
Building Official, Life Safety Plans Examiner | Consulting Firm | 2017-2021
Performed comprehensive plan review and inspection services for residential and commercial projects for client agencies. Projects included residential, multi-family residential, commercial, and industrial projects consisting of tenant improvements and new buildings.
Building Official | City of Redlands | 2015-2017
Supervised staff coordination with cities, agencies and the public on various Technical or legal aspects of programs. Performed the most complex and difficult plan checks for both building and fire life safety. Reviewed the new and existing codes and regulations and recommended revision to current ordinances, policies, and inspection methods to meet new requirements.
Building Inspection Supervisor | City of Rancho Cucamonga | 2010-2015
Supervised and trained building inspection staff, developed inspection related policies and guidelines for the department, conflict resolution and code interpretations.
Building Official | City of Norco | 2006-2011
Supervised staff coordination with cities, agencies and the public on various technical or legal aspects of programs.
Performed the most complex and difficult plan checks for both building and fire life safety. Reviewed the new and Exhibit D45
existing codes and regulations and recommended revision to current ordinances, policies, and inspection methods to meet new requirements. Investigated violations of building construction codes and determined necessity for issuance of legal complaints.
Building Division Manager | County of Riverside | 2001-2006 Handled difficult public relations problems, directs investigations of complaint or problems, and recommends resolutions. Assisted in arranging and conducting classroom and on-the-job training sessions for the technical personnel and counter staff. Supervised the plan examination process, inspections, documentation activities and the development process.
Plans Examiner- Sr. Building Inspector | City of Temecula | 1991-2001 Oversee the plan examination process, inspections, documentation activities and the development review process.
Provided code interpretations and developed technical documents. Performed the most complex building code compliance plan reviews.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
CALBO – Damage Assessment Committee, State Building Codes Committee CACEO – California Association of Code Enforcement Officers CEC – California Energy Commission
ICC – Administrative Committee
ICC Foothill Chapter, Board Member, 2023-2024
NFPA – National Fire Prevention Association, Building Systems Committee IAPMO – Code Interpretation Committees for UPC, UMC
JAEI – Journal of Ancient Egyptian Interconnections
City of Riverside Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission
Exhibit D46
ROGER PETERSON, SE
PLAN REVIEW MANAGER | STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
With more than 35 years of experience in structural design and plan review, Roger brings considerable depth and knowledge to any project. Roger is a California Registered Structural and Civil Engineer who has designed and provided plan review services for multi- story steel and concrete-framed buildings, as well as one-story structures utilizing steel, concrete, timber, and masonry framing systems. His design experience includes schools, commercial and industrial projects, micro-chip production facilities, power plant installations and multi-family residential projects. Roger's expertise contributes to the success and safety of all projects.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Principal | Structural Engineer | BPR Consulting Group | 2021 - Present
Roger directs client plan review on behalf of BPR Consulting Group providing efficient services on behalf of multiple municipal clients.
Senior Structural Engineer | Project Manager | Consulting Firm | 2006 – 2021
Roger provided management for several of this firm’s offices and special projects as well as performed structural plan review for commercial and residential construction for municipalities for various state and local agencies throughout California. In addition to providing structural plan review services, Roger was responsible for the production and performance of company offices, including maintaining client relationships. His duties also included performing structural plan reviews for industrial, commercial, and residential projects.
Senior Structural Engineer | Plans Examiner | Branch Manager LP2A | Bureau Veritas | CA | 1999 - 2006
Roger served as branch manager and lead structural plan reviewer for the Sacramento Area branch office. He was responsible for the production and performance of office including maintaining client relationships. His duties included performing structural plan reviews for industrial, commercial and residential projects.
Project Engineer | Power Engineers, Inc. | 1999 - 1999
Roger was a project design engineer for commercial and industrial-type projects. He provided structural design and construction administration services.
Project Engineer | Office Manager | R2H Engineering, Inc . | 1998 - 1999 Roger was the office manager and project design engineer responsible for the structural design of commercial projects.
Project Engineer | Rutherford & Chekene | 1995 - 1998
Roger was responsible for providing design and detailing for commercial and industrial type projects, including numerous projects in the micro-chip industry.
Exhibit D47
Design Engineer | Project Engineer | DES Engineers & Architects | 1995 - 1 997 Roger provided engineering design and detailing for commercial, institutional, corporate and residential building projects using wood, steel, concrete and masonry building materials.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Project Manager | Structural Engineer | Hollywood Park | Inglewood, CA | 2018 – 2021 Roger provided plan review services for this new, mixed-use development which included retail and office space with associated parking encompassing 28.5 acres.
Project Manager | Structural Engineer | Nasa Ames Research Center | Moffett Field, CA | 2018 Roger provided structural plan review and project management of this 1.2 million square- foot development comprised of office, research, and development space.
Project Manager | Structural Engineer | Monterey Park Hotel & Residence | Monterey Park, CA | 2017 – 2021
Roger provided plan review services and project management for this new, mixed-use hotel, condominium, and restaurant podium type building.
Project Manager |Structural Engineer | Hatchet Ridge Wind Farm | Shasta County , CA | 2009 - 2010
Roger provided project management , structural plan review and field inspections for this 101.2 MW power generating facility that consists of 44 – 2.3 MW wind turbines constructed along 9 miles of the ridge line on Hatchet Ridge near Burney, CA.
Exhibit D48
BILL RODGERS, SE
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Bill has more than 30 years of experience in the field of structural engineering, including more than 20 years of experience as a plan review engineer. His wealth of experience includes a varied and vast list of projects throughout California and Nevada. Bill is in demand for hands - on work within jurisdictions due to his great success in blending excellent engineering skills with responsive customer service.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Principal Structural Engineer | BPR Consulting Group | 2021 - Present
Bill directs client plan review on behalf of BPR Consulting Group providing efficient services on behalf of multiple municipal clients.
Senior Structural Engineer |Plans Examiner | Consulting Firm | 2006 – 2021
Bill performed structural plan review for commercial and residential construction for municipalities for various state and local agencies throughout California and Nevada. In addition to providing structural plan review services, he was responsible for the production and performance of company offices, including maintaining client relationships. Bill’s duties also included performing structural plan reviews for industrial, commercial, and residential projects.
Senior Structural Engineer | Consulting Firm | 2001 - 2006 Bill performed structural plan review for commercial and residential construction for municipalities for various state and local agencies throughout California and Nevada Structural Engineer| Associate | DES Architects + Engineers | 1995 – 2001 Bill was responsible for the structural design of many projects throughout the Bay Area, including Pacific Shores Center in Redwood City, Moffett Corners in Sunnyvale, Carlmont High School in Belmont, and many other projects. Additionally, Bill oversaw the structural department of this architecture and engineering firm, and was responsible for staff development and work quality.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Project Manager/Structural Engineer | Judicial Council of California | State of California | 2010 – 2021
Bill provided project management and structural plan review services for new court buildings and court building upgrades throughout California. Most recently he provided services for the new Sonora courthouse, the new courthouse in Modesto, and the new eighteen-story high-rise Sacramento Criminal Courthouse.
Project Manager/Structural Engineer | Division of State Architect | State of California | 2016 – 2021
Exhibit D49
Bill provided project management and structural plan review services for new school buildings and school upgrades throughout California. Recent projects include Westmore Oaks Elementary School, Santa Maria High School and El Camino College District, New Behavioral Health and Social Science Building.
Project Manager/Structural Engineer | University of California, Merced | 2020 Campus Expansion | 2017 – 2021
Bill ensured all plan reviews were completed within the agreed upon timeframes by leading weekly conference calls with the plan review and onsite team and regularly visiting the project site. Additionally, Bill provided structural plan review services for this expansive project.
Project Manager/Structural Engineer | City of Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | 2008 – 2021 Bill ensured all plan review services for the City of Berkeley were accurate and completed in a timely manner.
Project Manager/Structural Engineer | Downtown Commons Tower | Sacramento, CA | 2016 – 2019
Bill served as the project manager for the plan review of this new 634,357 gross SF, 16- story, mixed-use tower located adjacent to the new Sacramento Kings Arena. The tower included office space for the team and area management, a 250-room hotel, 44-residential units and below grade parking.
Exhibit D50
ELENA HARTSOUGH, SE
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Elena is a dedicated structural engineer with over 22 years of experience which includes the design and structural review of structures ranging from small home renovations to large warehouse spaces and custom homes.
Elena’s strengths include experience with multiple building materials including wood, light-gage, masonry, steel and concrete; knowledge of the California Building Code and proficiency in relevant software programs including Enercalc, SAP2000, L-Pile and AutoCAD.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Structural Engineer / Plans Examiner | BPR Consulting Group | 2022 - Present
Elena provides structural and non-structural plan review for residential , industrial and commercial projects including residential master plans, custom residential projects, commercial tenant improvement and remodel projects.
Structural Engineer / Plans Examiner | Consulting Firm | 2014-2022 Elena reviewed residential and non-residential plans for compliance with California Building, and International building standards; state and local building codes, policies, amendments, and ordinances.
Senior Engineer | Department of Water Resources | 2009 – 2014 Elena managed a staff of five, providing resource management and project coordination within the Division of Engineering. She prepared and reviewed preliminary engineering reports, technical memos, and project plans, details, and specifications. She also designed warehouse structure with light-gage wall framing and steel truss roof framing.
Project Engineer / Project Manager | Harris & Sloan Consulting Group | 2003 - 2009 Elena took projects from the schematic design phase through the construction document phase and was point of contact during construction administration. She designed wood -framed residential and commercial structures, researched structural insulated panel (SIP) construction and utilized them in design of structures.
Project Designer | Jon Brody Consulting Group | 2001 - 2003 Elena designed and detailed gravity and lateral systems for new and re-modeled structures utilizing wood, steel, light-gage, and concrete.
Exhibit D51
JOSEPH LEONARD, SE
SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER / PLANS EXAMINER
Joseph has 19 years consultant structural engineering of light framed construction, including single family dwellings, commercial buildings, and public schools, throughout California. He also has 10 years of working as a consultant structural engineering on heavy, low to mid -rise building structures, for public and military use. These clients included NAVFAC, NASA, the Navy, and the Army Corp of Engineers, and various public-school districts in the Southern California area. Joseph also has 2 years examining construction documents for compliance with Parts 1-10, of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, for and as adopted by, various local Building Departments.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Senior Structural Engineer & Plans Examiner | BPR Consulting Group | 2023 - Present
Joseph provides structural engineering services and plan review for BPR Consulting Group. This includes review for residential, industrial and commercial projects including residential master plans, custom residential projects, commercial tenant improvement and remodel projects.
Principal Structural Engineer | Joseph Leonard Structural Engineering (JLSE) | 2017 - 2023 Joseph founded Joseph Leonard’s, Structural Engineering (JLSE), specializing in Architectural Engineering and Plan Review for primarily single-family residential structures.
Plan Review Engineer | Coastland Civil Engineering (CCE) | 2015 – 2017 Joseph provided p lan reviews of all types of projects, including all aspects of building design, and client management. Reviewed construction documents for compliance with all of Title 24, including all aspects of building design. More specifically, review included occupancy, allowable building heights/area/stories, construction type, egress and exit paths, access (Chapters 11A and 11B), site access, fire and smoke-rated construction requirements, Wildland-Urban Interface, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, green, and energy, as well as structural (Building Plan Check, Title 24 Parts 1 – 10)).
He also provided review of residential and commercial construction documents for AHJ’s in the North Bay Area and the local area, including everything from single family dwellings to villages. More specifically, the projects included SFD’s, hotels, apartments, townhomes, villages, and senior living facilities.
A partial list of these projects:
Managed the contract and plan review/inspection team for the County of Amador and the City of Ione, to provide building department services. CCE provided both plan review, and inspection services to both authorities. Acquired and managed a contract with the Division of the State Architect (DSA) to provide Structural Plan Review services for public school projects, throughout California. Earned Continuing Education units, by attending numerous seminars through SVABO, with topics ranging from Electrical to Access (11A and 11B).
Exhibit D52
Senior Structural Engineer | Stedman and Dyson Structural Engineers | 2008 – 2015 Consultant for structural engineering design services for all types of low to mid-rise structures, structural plan review for the Division of the State Architect (DSA), structural peer review for various UC projects, and Seismic Evaluations of existing buildings and bridges (utilizing ASCE 31 and 41). Joseph also worked on structural design including several schools, a shoot-house, rifle range, church and monastery, planetarium, and parking lot. These clients included NAVFAC, NASA, the Navy, and the Army Co rp of Engineers, and various public -school districts in the Southern California area.
Design Engineer | SMR-ISD | 2008 – 2008
Joseph consulted structural engineering design, of ‘heavy’ structures (steel, concrete, and masonry), and forensics engineering.
Structural Designer | Various Design Firms | 2004 – 2008 Joseph consulted structural engineering of light framed structures, ranging from room additions to new large commercial retail structures, including custom and tract SFDs.
Exhibit D53
CHARLES NGANGA, SE, ICC
SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER | ICC CERTIFIED PLANS EXAMINER
Charles is a California Licensed Structural engineer with a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. He is also a certified ICC plans examiner with nearly 10 years of experience. His work experience, excellent education and solid commitment to the industry has enabled Charles to develop a solid track record of consistently providing clients with exceptional service.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Senior Structural Engineer | BPR Consulting Group | 2023 – Present
Structural Plan review of multiple buildings and facilities including residential, commercial, mixed use, power generation plan ts, communication towers, solar installations etc.
Supervising Structural Engineer | Consulting Firm | 2014 – 2023 Charles performed residential and non -residential plan reviews to ensure compliance with California and International Building and Residential Codes and local building codes to include policies, amendments and ordinances.
Charles also taught classes to multiple ICC Chapters on the 2016 CRC Braded Wall Provisions. The projects completed included the following.
Hollywood Park – City of Inglewood
Structural review of Hollywood Park which is a Mixed-use development which will include retail and office space with associated parking. Structural Steel construction with special moment frames and braced frames. TI included IMAX Theater (Theater seating stands, Screen Support, technical equipment support).
Garden Grove Hotel – City of Garden Grove.
Structural review of the G arden Grove Hotel. The project consisted of Two Reinforced Concrete Hotel Towers - 200 feet tall - 18 stories. The campus also included a Retail Building.
Project Channel – San Joaquin County
Structural review of a Tilt up building in San Joaquin County with a footprint in excess of 1.3 million square feet and a mezzanine level that is over 400, 000 square feet. The project’s lateral force resisting system consisted of special concrete shear walls and structural steel moment frames.
New Terminal (Merced - Yosemite Regional Airport) – City of Merced Structural review for Risk Category III, New Terminal at the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport. The lateral system consisted of steel concentrically braced frames and cold formed steel shear walls.
Exhibit D54
Multiple Construction Phase New Courthouse – Judicial Council of California Project Manager and Structural review of the construction phase (Deferred Submittals, RFIs) of the following Courthouses:
1. New Redding Courthouse
2. New Modesto Courthouse
3. New Santa Rosa Courthouse
4. New Sacramento Courthouse.
5. Indio Courthouse
Trainer: 2016 CRC Braced Wall Provisions
Charles provided training on the 2016 CRC Braced Wall Provisions to the following ICC Chapters:
1. ICC, San Joaquin Chapter, 6/14/2017, Hanford CA
2. ICC Sacramento Valley (SVABO) Minstitute, 5/3/2017, Citrus Heights CA.
3. ICC Redwood Empire Chapter, 4/18/2017, Santa Rosa CA
4. ICC Napa/Solano Chapter, 3/14/2017, Fairfield CA
5. ICC Shasta Cascade Chapter, 1/19/2017, Redding, CA
6. ICC Yosemite Chapter, 11/15/2016, Merced CA.
7. ICC Napa/Solano Chapter, 11/18/2020, Via Zoom (2019 CRC)
Exhibit D55
CHANDRA DESAI, PE
PLAN REVIEW ENGINEER
Chandra is a California Licensed Civil Engineer with over 40 years of experience in structural engineering, which includes the design of structures for residential, commercial and industrial facilities. He has over 16 years of experience providing plan review, permit processing and field issue resolution for all types of buildings.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Structural Plans Examiner / Plan Review Engineer | BPR
Consulting Group | 2022 - Present
Chandra provides structural and non-structural plan review for residential, industrial and commercial projects including residential master plans, custom residential projects, commercial tenant improvement and remodel projects.
Plan Check Engineer | Consulting Firm | 2015 – 2022
Responsibilities included plan review for residential, industrial, commercial and miscellaneous structures for structural code compliance. Chandra worked with multiple city and county clients along with outside engineers, architects and Building Departments to coordinate and resolve plan review related issues, expedite permit processing and address field related challenges.
Plan Check Engineer | County of Riverside | 1999 – 2015 Responsibilities included plan review for residential, industrial, commercial and miscellaneous structures for both engineering and non-engineering items. Chandra worked with outside engineers, architects and other consultants to coordinate and resolve plan review related issues in order to expedite permit processing and field problem resolution. Chandra assisted Junior Engineers, Inspectors and front counter staff to resolve any code related issues.
Principal Engineer | Parsons Corp. | 1980-1983 / 1987-1999 Responsibilities included design of steel and concrete structures for Petro-Chemical Plants, Gas Plants and industrial facilities. Prepared and checked structural design calculations, cost estimates and construction drawings. Extensive use of in-house computer programs and other structural programs in preparing calculations and drawings. Chandra supervised 4-6 Junior Engineers and CAD O perators in producing construction documents. He prepared cost estimates and man-hour estimates for future and ongoing projects.
Senior Engineer | Sargent and Lundy | 1983 - 1987
Work included the design of steel and concrete structures for nuclear power plant buildings. Chandra prepared structural calculations for reinforced concrete and steel structures for reactor buildings and auxiliary buildings per NRC requirements. Chandra worked on the job site for two years to resolve construction problems and coordinate field activities.
Exhibit D56
DENISE REESE, CBO, ICC
PLANS EXAMINER
Denise is an ICC Certified Chief Building Official and Life Safety Plans Examiner.
She has over 10 years of experience performing life- safety, architectural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and minimal structural reviews in residential, multifamily and commercial projects, including OSHPD-3 licensed facilities.
This valuable experience is also evident in that Denise specializes in working with applicants, designers and jurisdictions, and successfully serving multiple client jurisdictions.
Denise approaches plan review with her unique knowledge balancing the delivery of timely and accurate reviews while remaining responsive and approachable. Denise is extremely skilled in all disciplines required to successfully bring projects to approval.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Life Safety Plans Examiner | BPR Consulting Group | 2022 - Present
Denise provides comprehensive plan review and inspection services for California client agencies. She performs detailed reviews of residential and non-residential plans for compliance with California Building, CalGreen, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical Codes, Energy Standards, state and local building codes, policies, amendments, and ordinances. Denise supervises life safety plans examiners and the permit intake team. She also provides training to new plans examiners.
Building Official & Supervising Life Safety Plans Examiner | Consulting Firm | 2014-2022 Denise performed comprehensive plan review and inspection services for client agencies. Reviewed residential and non-residential plans for compliance with California Building, CalGreen, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical Codes, Energy Standards, state and local building codes, policies, amendments, and ordinances. Supervised life safety plans examiners and permit intake team. Provided training to new plan reviewers.
Building Permit Technician II | City of Rancho Cordova | 2010 – 2014 Denise Interpreted and explained policies and regulations accurately and tactfully to the public assisting with the completion of building permit applications. She performed preliminary plan review for completeness and accuracy and to determine appropriate fees.
Customer Service Specialist | City of Rancho Cordova | 2007 - 2010 Denise p rovided customer and administrative support to the Building & Safety Division as well as other departments throughout City Hall.
Administrative Secretary | City of Rancho Cordova | 2006 - 2007 Provided administrative support to the City Manager’s office, his Executive Assistant and the City Council.
Exhibit D57
DAVID CASTILLO, ME, FPE
MECHANICAL ENGINEER / FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER
David brings more than 37 years of breadth, depth, and knowledge of mechanical engineering, design, and plan review to any project. A California licensed professional Mechanical Engineer and Fire Protection Engineer, his expertise encompasses HVAC, Plumbing, Medical Gases, and Fire Sprinklers.
David’s background includes mechanical engineering, design, and plan review on Central Treatment Centers, Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities, Inpatient Mental Health Clinics, and Inmate Housing Units for the Department of Corrections. He has engineered and designed Acute Care Hospitals, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Surgery Clinics, Psychiatric Hospitals, Pharmaceutical Plants, Industrial Plants, Educational Facilities, and Hi-Rise Commercial Buildings.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Senior Plan Review Engineer | BPR Consulting Group |
2021 – Present
David performs mechanical engineering and fire protection engineering plan review services for BRP’s California clients.
Senior Plan Review Engineer | Consulting Firm |
2012 - 2021
David performed mechanical engineering and fire protection engineering plan review services for California clients.
Senior Mechanical Engineer | State of California, OSHPD Group | 2001 - 2012
David performed plan checking of mechanical systems for hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and surgery centers to ensure code compliance with the CBC, CMC, CPC and NFPA.
Vice President | Technical Engineering Group, Inc. | 2000 - 2001 David responsibilities included acquiring new clients, maintaining existing clients and preparing proposals. He performed heating and cooling load calculations, laid out mechanical designs for central plant systems, chilled water systems, heating hot water systems and variable air volume systems for hospitals, prisons, and educational facilities. David performed in-house plan check of all projects, and served as the Engineer of Record for all projects. He is knowledgeable of CMC, CPC, CBC, NFPA and OSHPD.
Project Manager / Lead Mechanical Engineer | Mazzetti & Associates | 1999 - 2000 David provided project management for all aspects of mechanical design on prisons, hospitals, pharmaceutical facilities, and office buildings. He was familiar with cGMP and all classes of clean rooms related to manufacturing facilities.
Exhibit D58
Project Manager / Lead Mechanical Engineer | Interface Engineering, Inc. / 1997 - 1999 David was the lead engineer for the Mechanical Division of a Mechanical/Electrical engineering firm. He initiated and implemented the writing of a Project Management Procedures Manual for companywide use. David performed heating and cooling load calculations, layout of mechanical designs for central plant systems, chilled water systems, heating hot water systems, variable air volume systems, and write specifications.
Mechanical Designer | Edward Rios & Associates | 1994 - 1997 David was responsible for all aspects of HVAC, process piping and plumbing design and drafting for a mechanical engineering firm. He performed heating and cooling load calculations using Trane Trace analysis software.
Mechanical Designer | The Spink Corporation | 1991 - 1994 David was responsible for all plumbing and process piping design and drafting for the Mechanical Division of a 115- person multidisciplinary engineering firm. Drafting was done using AutoCAD Release 11. David’s primary responsibilities included running HVAC loads using Trane “Load 600” analysis program, Title 24 compliance, and field work for remodel/rehabilitation projects.
Mechanical Designer / Estimator | Mark III Engineering Contractors | 1986 - 1991 David performed material takeoffs for plumbing and HVAC. He designed HVAC and plumbing for commercial projects. David priced out projects and submitted bids to general contractor. He also served as a project manager for field staff.
Exhibit D59
PETER SIMONSEN, PE
PLAN REVIEW ENGINEER
Peter is a California Licensed Civil Engineer with relevant experience providing plan review services to California public agencies to ensure compliance with all relevant and applicable building codes, ordinances and requirements. Peter brings careful attention to detail and a clear focus on customer service. Peter focuses primarily on structural review as he works towards becoming a licensed structural engineer.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Plan Review Engineer | BPR Consulting Group | 2023 – Present Peter provides engineering plan review for residential and commercial projects including residential master plans, custom residential projects, commercial tenant improvement and remodel projects.
Plan Review Engineer | Consulting Firm | 2018 - 2022
Peter supported California public agency clients by performing Structural plan review for code compliance with the California Building Codes and city ordinances, for commercial and residential structures. Projects ranged from small non -habitable structures to intricate custom designed residences and multi -story apartment complexes. Additional responsibilities include assisting jurisdictions with plan review via in-house reviews and code interpretation as well as training new plan reviewers.
Exhibit D60
THOMAS TRIMBERGER, ME, CBO, ICC
MECHANICAL ENGINEER | ICC CERTIFIED PLANS EXAMINER
Thomas has more than 30 years of experience working within building departments both successfully providing and supervising virtually all building department functions. Thomas is a CA Registered Mechanical Engineer, ICC Certified Building Official, Plans E xaminer and Building Inspector. His extensive experience and knowledge enables him to provide excellent services to our clients. Thomas is skilled at developing relationships with developers, designers and the community to ensure plan reviews, inspections and development review functions are performed in an effective and efficient manner. He continuously assists clients by providing guidance and education on the construction and inspection process. Always helpful, personable, professional and successful in delivering a high level of customer service.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Senior Mechanical Engineer/Building Official | BPR Consulting Group | 2023 - Present
Thomas provides plans examination and building official services to municipal clients throughout California.
Building Official/Mechanical Engineer/Plans Examiner | Consulting Firm | 2017 – 2023
Thomas has served as the Chief Building Official for the City of Modesto for and the City of Woodland. He is responsible for both Building Safety and Code Enforcement. Additionally, Thomas works for the City of Vallejo coordinating and performing plan review. Thomas also provides comprehensive building and safety services to a variety of clients throughout the Northern California region.
Chief Building Official/Senior Mechanical Engineer/Plans Examiner | Consulting Firm | 2016 - 2017
Thomas provided Fire and Life Safety, Accessibility, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Green Building Code review standards for both Private and Public- sector clientele.
Mechanical Engineer | California Energy Commission | 2015-2016 Thomas worked in the Existing Buildings (AB758) Program. His responsibilities included, collaborations with local governments and real estate industry personnel regarding energy use in existing buildings.
Senior Mechanical Engineer | Consulting Firm | 2010 - 2015 Thomas provided plan review services for power plants plan. Plan reviews were completed per CA Code standards for mechanical, plumbing, energy, fire and life safety as well as applicable industry standards.
Exhibit D61
Reviews were also completed for both private and public buildings and properties. Additional projects included Commercial Property Assessments.
Special Project Manager | City of Rancho Cordova | 2001 - 2010 Thomas managed special projects for the City Manager and Public Works Director, including an Energy Efficiency and Conservations Block Grant, Cemetery expansion and Police Station remodel.
Chief Building Official | County of Sacramento/City of Rancho Cordova | 2003 - 2009 Thomas was responsible for the Building Department operational management and budget. He was responsible for the establishment of the new building and safety department, overseeing all aspects of Building and Safety plan review, permit issuance, field insp ections, complaints and violations, business license inspections, staffing and budgeting.
Senior Mechanical Engineer | County of Sacramento | 1999 - 2005 Thomas duties included; managing 26 inspectors including all aspects of commercial inspections, managing all plan review activities including residential, commercial and all specialists, helped institute a new automated permit system for permit issuance and tracking as well as c oordinated special issues for residential staff for energy compliance and alternate means and materials.
Associate Engineer | County of Sacramento | 1987 - 1999 Thomas was responsible for determining acceptability of proposed mechanical and plumbing systems; advising building owners and designers about the design and code compliance of public potable water, sewer, and gas systems, fire resistive building protection, ventilation, and commercial kitchen exhaust and markup air systems. He supervised the mechanical plan review staff, writing technical correspondence and various other tasks.
HVAC Design Engineer | Airway Heating and Air | 1985 - 1987 Thomas was responsible for the design, estimation of HVAC systems, and technical assistance to jobsite superintendents, preparation of bids, bills of materials, major equipment purchased, issuing and managing subcontracts. Other duties included life -cycle-cost analysis, energy budget analysis, Title 24 Energy Certification and development program.
Design Engineer | Comeau Engineering | 1983 - 1985
Thomas worked in the design of industrial, commercial and residential HVAC, piping and plumbing systems. He performed site surveys concept development and design, drafting, and coordination with contractors and facility staff. Thomas also performed load ca lculations, residential and non -residential Title 24 energy compliance certifications.
Exhibit D62
JEROME SCHREIBER, EE
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Jerome has more than 4 5 years of electrical industry experience. He is a licensed electrical engineer in California and Hawaii, and is certified by the International Association of Electrical Inspectors as an Electrical Plans Examiner and Electrical inspector. Jerome’s experience is wide and varied, having provided engineering services to the military, public utilities, private organizations and municipal agencies.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Building Inspector | City of Glendale | 2013 -Present
Jerome has served as a Building Inspector for the City of Glendale since August 2013. His duties have included Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, & Electrical Inspections and Plans Examination.
Instructor | Long Beach City College | 2013 -Present
Since 2013, Jerome has served as an instructor in National Electrical Code for Industrial & Commercial Applications at Long Beach City College.
Senior Electrical Inspector | City of Vernon | 1987 -2013 Jerome was responsible for electrical plans examination and performing Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, & Electrical inspections and all electrical installation in the City and for the City municipal facilities.
Electrical Consultant | BSK Engineering | 1986 -1987
Jerome served as an Electrical Consultant for a private firm that provided design for factories, restaurants, computer rooms, car lots, and other such installations.
Distribution Engineer | Southern California Edison | 1983 -1986 Jerome provided service planning and customer coordination for this Southern California utility.
Interior Electrician | Air National Guard | 1978 -1980
Jerome provided electrician services for various installations as a member of the Air National Guard.
Automatic Flight Control Systems Specialist, Sergeant | US Air Force | 1973 -1977
As a Sergeant in the US Air Force, Jerome served as Shift Supervisor and was responsible for repair crew to facilitate maintenance on transient aircraft.
Exhibit D63
JINGPEI ZHANG, EE
CA PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Jingpei is a licensed electrical engineer in California and has over 27 years of experience. He holds a master’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. His extensive experience in designing a variety of facilities and systems lends to his ability to provide excellent plan review services. His experience includes the design of electrical distribution systems for healthcare centers, data centers, commercial and industrial building and educational facilities.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Plans Examiner | BPR Consulting Group | 2023 – Present
Jingpei provided plan review services for BPR’s California clients to included residential and commercial projects. Project types include residential master plans, custom residential projects, commercial tenant improvement and remodel projects.
Plans Examiner | Consulting Firm | 2011 – 2023
Jingpei provided plan review services for public agencies throughout California.
Plans Examiner | Consulting Firm | 2009 – 2017
Jingpei designed health care facilities, commercial and industry buildings, and schools. Representative Projects included:
• Farm Credit West (bank), Yuba City
• Almadon Ranch Commercial Office Building O6/P5
• El Dorado Surgery Center, Folsom Surgery Center
• Kaiser Folsom HVAC upgrade
• San Francisco Honda Service Center in Folsom and Bayshore • University Village Shopping Center
• Folsom Broderick Restaurant
• Folsom Natural Result Surgery Center
• Sunnyvale Building T warm shell
• Twin River School District schools HVAC system Replacement Senior Electrical Engineer/Project Integration Engineer | Worley Parsons | Folsom/Sacramento, CA | 2007 – 2009
In this position, Jingpei designed and reviewed plans for power plants, including the Ivanpah Solar thermal power plant in Mojave Desert, Ca.; the Geothermal power plant grid transmission upgrade and retrofit in Imperial County; and the PG&E Gas-fired power plant planning phase, Colusa, Ca.
Senior Electrical Engineer | Mazzetti & Associates Inc. | Sacramento, CA | 2000 – 2007 Jingpei designed health care facilities, commercial and industry buildings, including:
• St. Joseph Hospital main office building (MOB), Eureka, CA. • North bay Medical Center:
Exhibit D64
• Medical Center Emergency Department, Vacaville, CA.
• Cardio-vascular surgery center, Fairfield, CA.
• Lakeside Hospital, Tele-medical surgery suites, Lakeport, CA. • UC Davis Briggs Hall Chemical Laboratory Building
• Franchise Tax Board Administration building, Rancho Cordova, CA. • Kaiser Hospitals, San Francisco, Vacaville, Roseville, Elk Grove. • Veteran’s Hospital Radiology Department, Mather, CA.
• Woodland Memorial Hospital, mental health department renovation, Woodland, CA. • Microsoft Data center, Redmond, Seattle, WA.
• Lockheed Martin Power distribution system upgrade, Santa Clara, CA. • CDCR Prison Housing units, Delano; Salinas; Vacaville, CA. • Elk Grove Middle school, Elk Grove, CA.
• Santa Clara Elementary School, Santa Clara, CA.
• San Jose Elementary School, San Jose, CA.
Assistant Electrical Engineer | Carlson Corporation | San Francisco, CA | 1997 – 2000 Jingpei designed and built data centers, including:
• AT&T Web hosting data center, Seattle, WA.
• Level 3 Data center, Portland, Or.
• Equinix data centers, New York, city, Chicago, IL.
• GTE call center, various sites.
• Safeco Call Center, Seattle, WA.
• Bank of America Branch offices, various sites.
• Wells Fargo Bank Branch offices, various sites.
Electrical Designer/Draftsman | Peters Engineering | Sacramento, CA | 1996 – 1997 Jingpei designed commercial/industry, residential and schools. AutoCAD drafting and design. Also, Jingpei designed power lighting fire alarm systems for various commercial, industrial, schools and office buildings.
Exhibit D65
KEVIN BRENTON, CBO, CASp, ICC
PLANS EXAMINER / INSPECTOR
Kevin is a Certified Building Official, CASp professional, and commercial combination building inspector with over 24 years in the construction and inspection industry combined. He is an active Local Chapter member of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and active member in the local chapter of International Code Coun cil. Kevin has a strong understanding and knowledge of the implementation of local, state and federal building codes.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Senior Plan s Examiner / Building Inspector | BPR Consulting Group | 2022 - Present
Kevin provides plan review and inspection s ervices for residential and commercial projects including residential master plans, custom residential projects, commercial tenant improvement and remodel projects.
Senior Plans Examiner / Inspector | Stanford University | 2019 - 2022
Kevin provided combination field inspections of new and existing building construction including, large complex commercial Structural, Accessibility, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical and Fire installations. He performed plan review and specifications for completeness, accuracy and implementation.
Kevin provided the campus with onsite CASp review and Inspection; served as the subject matter expert for building codes and accessibility ; and provided a high level of customer service to all stakeholders though out the duration of projects.
Building Inspector | Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory | 2019 - 2019
Kevin provided combination field inspections of new and existing building construction including large complex commercial Structural, Accessibility, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical and Fire installations. Kevin utilized his understanding and implementation of local, state and federal building codes to perform plan review and specifications for completeness, accuracy and implementation. He possessed and practiced his e xperience with DOE procedures and provided expert code evaluations of onsite construction projects.
Structural Building Inspector | Santa Clara County Planning & Development | 2017 - 2018 Kevin provided combination field inspections of new and existing buildings for both commercial and residential projects. He served as the c ommercial combination building inspector for Stanford University, was the lead Inspector for Stanford University Escondido Village (1.5 million sqft. Pre -cast facility) and served as Building Inspector for Santa Clara County correctional facilities.
Senior Building Inspector | Consulting Firm | 2012 - 2021 Kevin provided combination field inspections of new and existing building construction including but not limited to large complex c ommercial Structural, Accessibility, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical and Fire installations. He Exhibit D66
served as Senior Combination Inspector for the APPLE AC2 campus for the entire duration of project and was the Combination Building Inspector at Sandia National Laboratory. Kevin supervised up to six employees at the AC2 project for daily assignments.
Journeyman Electrician and Pipe Fitter | KRB Construction | 1999 - 2012 Kevin worked on electrical systems in an industrial and commercial environment. He Installed and modified old and new work including but not limited to lighting, outlets electrical fixtures, electrical equipment transformers, switch gear and distribution equipment. Kevin tested and maintained repairs of emergency systems, backup generators, switch gear, fans and motors. Project types included class 1 division 1 electrical systems, f ire alarm systems, emergency power systems, solar arrays, and underground storage tank electrical.
Exhibit D67
ANDREW BURKE, CASp, ICC
CERTIFIED ACCESS SPECIALIST | PLANS EXAMINER
Andrew is a Certified Access Specialist and ICC certified Plans Examiner with more than 1 1 years of industry experience in plan review, inspection, administration and estimating. Andrew has extensive plan check experience in multi -story mixed use projects and provides in -depth review of accessibility issues to ensure compliance with all California building codes.
His CASp certification provides him the ability to ensure all aspects of accessibility have been achieved. His formal training in ICC codes, as well as on-the-job experience, helps him to provide thorough and accurate commercial and residential plan reviews and inspections. Andrew is an excellent asset to any building department both in the office and out in the field.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Plans Examiner | Certified Access Specialist (CASp) | BPR Consulting Group | 2021 – Present
Provides life safety and accessibility plan review for residential and commercial projects including residential master plans, custom residential projects, commercial tenant improvement and remodel projects.
Plans Examiner | Certified Access Specialist (CASp) |
Consulting Firm | 2013 – 2021
Provided life safety and accessibility plan reviews for residential and commercial projects including residential master plans, custom residential projects, commercial tenant improvement and remodel projects.
Building Department Intern | Town of Los Gatos | 2012
Andrew worked as an intern in various areas of a building department. Performed field inspections and worked behind the counter as a permit technician.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
2020 Project Expansion | University of California, Merced | 2016 - 2021 Life Safety and Accessibility Plans Examiner | Andrew reviewed plans for the campus expansion for compliance California Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical Codes, Energy Standards, Fire Codes, Green Building Standards Code, and California Accessibility Standards; state and local building codes, policies, amendments, and ordinances.
Sac Republic Soccer Stadium | City of Sacramento | 2019 Accessibility Plans Examiner | Andrew provided plan review for this new 409,664 SF stadium to ensure compliance with applicable accessibility codes and standards.
North 40 | Town of Las Gatos | 2018 - 2019
Accessibility Plans Examiner | Andrew provided accessibility reviews for the new 211,773 SF mixed use building in the North 40 development consisting of residential, parking garage, community room and commercial.
InnovAge California PACE | City of Sacramento | 2019
Accessibility Plans Examiner | Andrew provided accessibility plan review services for this new 66,030 SF OSHPD all- inclusive elder care facility valued at $6,250,000.
Exhibit D68
DON R. CTIBOR, PE
CIVIL PLAN REVIEW
Don is a highly experienced Licensed California Professional Engineer with extensive project experience and management experience. Specific skills include budget strategy, preparation and oversight and implementation of best practices across multiple departments. Knowledgeable in enforcing compliance and minimum standards to safeguard life, limb, health property and public welfare. Don has successfully provided project management expertise for many California clients.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Plan Review Engineer | BPR Consulting Group | 2022 - Present Don is a licensed professional engineer and provides civil plan review for BPR Consulting Group. Don is well versed in all aspects of land development, civil infrastructure, and grading related to major building projects. Don utilizes his many years' experience to ensure the projects he reviews are well coordinated and clearly identify the information required for a successful project with a minimum of requests for additional information which can often result in project delays.
Professional Engineer | Consulting Firm | Fresno, CA | 2017 – 2022
Don provided project management services for the UC Merced 2020 Project.
This was a $1.3 Billion Campus Expansion Project.
Regional Project Engineer | Moore Twinning Associates, Inc.| 2015 – 2017
Don was the project manager for the Fresno Corporate Office and Monterey Office for Construction Inspection and Material Divisions. He managed 40+ construction material testing and special inspection projects concurrently including the Phase 1 of High-Speed Rail, group up Soledad Middle School, bridge projects, road projects, City water and sewer main/expansion projects. Responsibilities included preparing engineering estimates, expense budgets, proposals, contract development and contract management, report writing, correspondence, presentations to carious clients both public and private sectors. Don provided oversight of Federal, State and Local Laws, Codes and Regulations regarding material testing, special inspections and building codes.
Project Manager & Executive Director | Chukchansi Indian Housing Authority, CA | 2012 – 2014 Don managed all phases of development for 88-unit, low-income development, 6-unit leg up development, master planning and site developments for numerous other projects. He established and maintained long-term working relationships with other Tribes nationally, local contractors, developers along with Federal and local governments.
Additionally, Don oversaw design of all site development and housing related engineering projects for Trib e Exhibit D69
throughout Madera, Fresno and Mariposa Counties, to ensure legal and regulatory compliance at all times with all operations.
Air Quality Engineer | San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, CA | 2009 – 2012 Don reviewed and evaluated permit applications, including calculating emission rates and permit fees, determining compliance or non-compliance with air quality regulations, determining and recommending best available control technology, defining permit conditions, and issuing authority to construct permits. He operated a variety of software and programs used to make engineering calculations, enter and retrieve data, and monitor and correct data entry; investigates and corrects errors in the designs.
Assistant Engineer | Madera County Engineer | 2007 – 2009 Don worked with building department reviewing various structural designs, construction, and inspection of grading, retaining walls, private roads, bridges, drainage, and water and sewer systems; work independently on assigned projects; FEMA prepare, check, review, and evaluate structural computations, prepare plans and specifications for County engineering projects; Reviewed elevation certificates and work closely with FEMA in all flood plain matters; attend and assist the Planning Commission, and other public meetings; act as liaison with other government agencies and the general public.
Exhibit D70
BPR
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Access Specialist, CASp-126
Building Plans Examiner
Commercial Building Inspector
Commercial Plumbing Inspector
Licensed Building Contractor No.
430345
GABRIEL ARGUETA, CASp
BUILDING INSPECTOR
Gabriel has 47 years of experience in the construction industry. He is an ICC certified inspector with experience providing building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing inspections on residential and commercial projects for Cities in the Los Angeles area. Gabriel is also a certified CASp expert and has provided CASp inspections as well as provided CASp design as a consultant.
He provides Building Department inspection services to ensure projects were built in accordance with approved plans, specifications and specified codes. Gabriel brings considerable experience from working for several construction companies in the Los Angeles Region.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Building Inspector | BPR Consulting Group | 2021 - Present Gabriel provides building inspection services for municipalities in the Los Angeles area. He provides inspections for CASp, Building Code compliance and compliance with the approved construction documents for residential and commercial projects.
Self Employed | Consultant | 2019 to 2021
Gabriel provided ADA consulting services to commercial property owners and business owners. In addition He provided inspection services for various Cities and provided construction consultation to property owners for residential construction projects.
Sr. Building Inspector | City of Hawthorn CA - Building Division | 2001 - 2019 Senior for residential and commercial projects. Provided general building inspection and public safety inspections. Inspected all aspects of the construction process including building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical phases of residential and commercial projects. Also provide CASp inspections and CASp plan reviews.
Project Manager | Pace Setter Company | 1999-2021
Responsible for managing and coordinating projects and supervising construction crews for the installation of modular buildings and school bungalow classrooms.
Construction Sub-Contractor | William Scotsman Construction Trailers & Modular Buildings | 1995 - 1999
Provided services as a sub-consultant for various projects including numerous projects for the Los Angeles School District.
Self Employed Building Contractor | 1982 - 1995
General contractor in the construction industry for commercial and residential projects.
Union Carpenter | 1980 - 1982
Worked as a carpenter on high rise buildings in the Los Angeles area.
Carpenter and Supervisor | ELCCO Builders | 1976 - 1980 Worked as a carpenter and supervisor for residential construction projects.
Exhibit D71
BPR
EDUCATION
DeAnza College, 2017, AA in Liberal
Arts
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND
CERTIFICATIONS
ICC Certified Permit Technician,
10138242
SAMANTHA BARKER
PERMIT TECHNICIAN / ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Samantha is an ICC Certified Permit Technician with experience providing Permit Technician services in support for municipal building departments.
Samantha’s experience includes updating data bases, data input, permit tracking system management, and report generation. In addition to her technical abilities, Samantha utilizes her excellent customer service skills to assist department customers, applicants, and City staff. Samantha is efficient, detail oriented and possesses the ability to multi-task.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Permit Technician | BPR Consulting Group | 2021 – Present Primary responsibilities include providing permit technician services to California municipal clients and customer assistance for building department services. Processes documents and reports and directs them to the appropriate department/person. Samantha facilitates a positive productive working environment and maintains clear communication with permit applicants and coworkers.
Customer Service Associate | Michael’s | 2015 - 2020
As a Customer Service Associate, Samantha’s responsibilities consisted of providing outstanding customer service which included handling transactions, providing knowledge of products and supplies, knowledge of the construction of projects, instructing customers on the appropriate application of products, teaching in-house classes for customers and maintaining front end cleanliness and organization.
Customer Service Associate | L’Occitane | 2013 – 2014
Samantha’s primary duties included assisting customers, managing transactions, and providing outstanding customer services. She was also responsible for opening and closing out registers, bank drops, maintaining storefront organization, receiving and processing shipments, report of damaged items and inventory maintenance.
Customer Service Associate | Northern California Renaissance Faire | 2010 – Present (Seasonal)
Samantha’s primary responsibilities included providing customer relations and inventory management to maintain product organization. She was responsible for sales activities as well as the merchandise displays. Samantha facilitates a positive productive working environment and maintained clear communication with staff and customers.
Exhibit D72
BPR
EDUCATION
California State Los Angeles, BS in
Criminal Justice
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND
CERTIFICATIONS
International Code Council - 9560759
Residential Plans Examiner
Permit Technician
ALICIA VENTURA, ICC
SENIOR PERMIT TECHNICIAN / PLANS EXAMINER
Alicia is an ICC Certified Permit Technician with over 13 years of experience providing services to multiple California municipal clients. Alicia is well versed in her role as a Permit Technician and has worked with several municipal tracking systems including Trakit. In addition to her technical abilities, Alicia has excellent customer service skills that help her to work well with applicants and City staff. In addition, Alicia is fluent in Spanish, proficient with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, is detail oriented and is able to multi-task.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Sr. Permit Technician | BPR Consulting Group | 2021 –
Present
Primary responsibilities include providing permit technician services to California municipal clients and customer assistance to the general public.
Processes documents and reports and directs them to the appropriate department/person. Alicia facilitates a positive productive working environment and maintains clear communication within the office.
Permit Technician I and II | Consultant | 2018 – 2021
Alicia provided Permit Technician services to several southern California municipalities. She coordinated the permit process for special projects which were typically large, complex projects. Her duties coordinating the intake, review process and the issuance of permits. In addition to all standard permit technician functions, Alicia also performed data entry into the permit tracking system and collected statistical data to prepare monthly reports for both the public and city staffs. She assisted the public in the completion of forms and documents and developed and maintained procedural manuals and worksheets. Alicia also provided over the counter plan reviews for minor submittals. She provided excellent customer services to both external and internal clients to maintain efficient Building Department operations.
Detention Services Officer | L.A. County Probation Department | 2017-2018 Alicia supervised detained probation youth in their activities within the unit, on work assignments, during recreation periods, medical appointments, or awaiting court appearances. Maintained order and control of the unit. Took appropriate action in connection with rules and regulations of the department. Supervised the movement of youth within and outside the facility. Observed and recorded the behavior of youth. Provided situational counseling as needed.
Permit Technician | City of Gardena | 2010-2017
Duties included entering daily inspections for City Inspectors and performing daily office support services. Alicia greeted customers efficiently and effectively. She reviewed and routed plans for plan check, checked for basic code compliance, calculated fees, verified parcel ownership. She reviewed address files and checked for code enforcement violations. She issued electrical, mechanical, residential, commercial, and yard-sale permits. Alicia created monthly reports for record keeping purposes and created monthly notices for residents regarding permit status. She assisted all Community Development staff and worked alongside Code Enforcement Officers as needed.
Exhibit D73