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Robert Woodward, PE, MS, CBO, CASp
Principal Engineer/Plan Check Supervisor
Mr. Woodward is a co-founding principal with more than 25 years of experience in design, construction, inspection, plan review and project management. His background reflects a blend of both public and private sector experience, including land development, grading, drainage, roadway, bridge and structure design. He has served local agencies as a development reviewer, building official, and city engineer. His background reflects a blend of both public and private sector experience, which provides for a balanced approach to project review and design engineering goals.
Mr. Woodward as principal engineer for m6 Consulting Inc. has served his public sector clients in the capacities of municipal engineering, development review, and project management. He supervises life safety, structural, disabled access, grading, drainage and infrastructure reviews for client cities and the CSU system. He regularly assists his client cities with the design and project execution of their internal projects, most recently the Calabasas Civic Center, Lost Hills/US 101 Interchange, Lindero Canyon/US 101
Interchange and the Westlake Village Community Park.
EDUCATION
✓ MS, Structural Engineering,
✓ California State University at
Northridge
✓ BS, Physics, University of
Texas at Austin
REGISTRATION
✓ PE, State of California
✓ Certified Access Specialist
(CASp)
PUBLIC SECTOR CONSULTATION
• Supervising plan check engineer for code compliance review of California State University system- wide projects.
• Supervising plan check engineer for Office of the State Fire Marshal and related projects.✓ Certified Building Official (CBO) • Interim Deputy City Engineer/Public Works Director functions for the cities of Westlake Village, Goleta, and Calabasas.
• Capital Projects Engineer, Cities of Goleta, Ventura, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village and Big Bear Lake.
• Policy and procedure development and staff training in land development review, capital project design, infrastructure engineering.
ASSOCIATION
✓ American Society of Civil
Engineers
✓ International Code Council
✓ American Society of Plumbing
Engineers
✓ National Fire Protection
Association
✓ American Public Works
Association
✓ AASHTO
• Capital project and program management for municipal clients. • Provides grading, drainage, entitlement review and development conditioning for municipal clients.
• Hydrology/Hydraulic and Floodplain Management consultation. • Management of multi-discipline teams of consultants performing environmental, civil/structural engineering and architectural designs.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
✓ CBC/CRC Code Application
and Compliance • Structural design, Caltrans permitting and project management for the US 101/Lindero Canyon (Overcrossing) in the City of Westlake Village.
✓ Structural Design and Review
✓ ASCE 7 and Related
Structural Design Provisions
✓ Design of Bridges, Roadways,
and Related Infrastructure
✓ AASHTO and FHWA
Structural and Geometric
Design Standards
• Civil, structural design and project management of Agoura Road widening and bridge construction.
• Project management and design for development of 15 acre community park site including baseball, soccer fields and 60,000 sq/ft Westlake Village YMCA facility.
✓ FEMA Regulations and
Disaster Management
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Masoud Mahmoud, PE, MS, MBA, LEED AP
Principal Engineer/Project Director
Mr. Mahmoud is the founding co-principal with more than 25 years of experience in plan review, construction management, project management, entitlement management and engineering of capital construction projects with extensive and varied experience in higher education and government organizations.
While at Pepperdine University as the Associate Vice President for six years, he oversaw the 830-acre Malibu campus of which 290-acres are developed with over 1.3 million square feet of facilities. He was responsible for the management of $200 million of capital projects including master planning, design and construction. The University’s “Campus Life Projects” was developed and led by Mr. Mahmoud including approximately $450 million of capital improvements encompassing 9 projects adding 1.2 million square feet of new facilities.
EDUCATION
✓ MBA, Pepperdine University
✓ MS, Structural Engineering,
Cal State University, Northridge
✓ BS, Civil Engineering, University
of Southern California
As a civil engineer with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works for twelve years of progressive experience, Mr. Mahmoud held positions in the Building and Safety, Design, Water Works & Sewer Maintenance, Traffic & Lighting and Program Development Divisions. In a managerial position with the Building and Safety Division, he supervised, inspected and processed plan checks, trained and supervised plan check engineers, initiated educational programs that included code interpretations guidelines, and maintained relationships with other agencies and divisions.
REGISTRATION
✓ PE, State of California
✓ Certified Building Plan Examiner,
International Conference of
Building Officials
✓ LEED Accredited Professional,
Green Building Institute
ASSOCIATION
✓ American Society of Civil
Engineers
✓ International Code Council
✓ American Society of Plumbing
Engineers
✓ National Fire Protection
Association
✓ American Public Works
Association
✓ Construction Management
Association of America
✓ Project Management Institute
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
✓ Code Analysis and Interpretation
✓ CBC/CRC Code Application and
Compliance
PUBLIC SECTOR CONSULTATION
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Supervising plan check engineer for structural & life safety, grading & drainage for the cities of Calabasas, West Hollywood and Hermosa Beach.
Supervising plan check engineer for code compliance review of the California State University system- wide projects in advance of submittal to the State Fire Marshal and Department of State Architect.
City engineering, development review and project management services for the cities of Calabasas, Hermosa Beach and Goleta.
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Municipal engineering for Las Virgenes Municipal Water District.
Capital project engineer for cities of Goleta and Hermosa Beach.
Regulatory compliance & evaluation, plan check, analysis and accurate interpretation of Federal, State, and Local codes.
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Strong understanding of engineering, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and construction related disciplines.
Governmental rules, regulations and knowledge of inner workings of the various agencies.
Excellent understanding of the complex responsibilities for horizontal and vertical infrastructure design, management, construction, operations, and maintenance.
Strategic project consulting, entitlement, program, design, project, construction management and owner’s representation for higher education, institutional and governmental projects.
✓ Certified Building Plan Examiner
✓ Multi-Jurisdictional Authority
Coordination and Negotiation
✓ Entitlement, Design, Project and
Construction Management
✓ Multi-Discipline Consultant
Coordination
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Visionary leadership in planning, development, design, construction and budgeting of capital and renovation projects.
Leadership in setting strategic priorities, goals and objectives, to effectively support capital design and construction activities.✓ Negotiations and Dispute Resolution
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Nicole Thompson, PE, MS, CPE, CFM
Project Manager and Senior Plan Review Engineer
Ms. Thompson provides building plan review services to various municipal clients as well as Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and the CSU Campuses. She performs review of State-owned buildings and facilities, commercial, residential, and industrial projects for code compliance with Title 24, Title 19, and NFPA standards inclusive of fire and life safety, structural components, disabled access, fire access, circulation, and the hydraulic design of site piping and suppression systems. She also provides land development review services inclusive of review of grading, drainage, shoring and off-site infrastructure for site development and public works projects.
In addition to her review capabilities, Ms. Thompson provides project management, civil and structural design, and engineering support services to municipal clients for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) as well as design services to select private clients.
PUBLIC SECTOR CONSULTATION
EDUCATION
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Leads fire and life safety plan review for Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for State of California owned projects, including State colleges/universities, Board of Corrections/detention, Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV), State Parks and other buildings and facilities. ✓ Master of Science, Structural
Engineering, California State
University at Northridge
✓ Bachelor of Science, Civil
Engineering, California State
University at Northridge
CERTIFICATION
✓ PE, State of California
✓ PE, State of Colorado
✓ Certified Building Plans Examiner
✓ Cal OES Safety Assessment Program
✓ Certified Floodplain Manager
ASSOCIATION
Plans examiner for the City of Oxnard Community Development Department.
Reviews commercial, residential, industrial, and code enforcement projects for compliance with the California Building, Residential, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical and Energy Conservation Codes.
Leads project engineer for Land Development Review and Engineering for the City of Moorpark Department of Public Works. Examines and reviews commercial, industrial, and residential site development inclusive of grading, drainage, and infrastructure improvements. Responsible for preparing plan review check lists, updating City development review policies and procedures.
✓ International Code Council
✓ American Society of Civil Engineers
✓ American Public Works Association
✓ AASHTO • Provides Civil design and project management for CIP’s for the Cities of Thousand Oaks, Oxnard, Malibu, and Moorpark. Management projects include Tenant Improvement for City Hall and 26-acre park development.
Design projects include disaster repair projects, retaining walls, building structural, and various parks projects. CIP support services include infrastructure assessments, standard plan updates, peer reviews, and bid and construction support services inclusive of field review, structural observations, RFI and submittal review and coordination.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
✓ Building Plan Review
✓ Drainage and Grading
✓ Project Management
✓ Document Control
✓ Communication Skills
✓ Administration
✓ Graphic Design
COMPUTER SKILLS
✓ Enercalc
• Provides funding application development, management and support services for emergency relief and federal aid projects for various Cities through FEMA’s HMGP, PDM, and BRIC and Caltrans ATP and TIRCP programs. Projects include seismic retrofits of buildings and seawalls, development of residential and commercial seismic retrofit reimbursement grant programs, emergency generators, and pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure improvements.
✓
✓
Cost Works
Primavera
✓ AutoCAD
✓ RISA
✓ RAM Structure
✓ Microsoft Project
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Attachment 2
Licenses
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Professional Engineering Licenses
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RACHEL WILLIAMS
Building Plans Examiner
Given this day September 28, 2019
Certificate No. 9315357
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JUSTIN LE
Building Plans Examiner
Given this day November 25, 2019
Certificate No. 9481257
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LUIS MOLINA
BUILDING PLANS EXAMINER
Given this day of September 13, 2018
Certificate No. 8916392
Jay Elbettar Dominic Sims
President, Board of Directors Chief Executive Officer
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MASOUD MAHMOUD
Building Plans Examiner
Given this day July 15, 2016
Certificate No. 1064215
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1 CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
This CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of July 1, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF TORRANCE, a municipal corporation (“CITY”), and True North Compliance Services, Inc., a California corporation. (“CONSULTANT”).
RECITALS:
A. CITY wishes to retain the services of an experienced and qualified CONSULTANT to provide the Community Development Department expedited plan check services for various projects on an "as-needed" basis.
B. In order to obtain the desired services, CITY has circulated its Request for Proposal for Expedited Plan Check Services for Community Development Department on an as Needed Basis, RFP No. B2024-15 (the “RFP”). A true and correct copy of the RFP is attached herein as Exhibit A.
C. CONSULTANT has submitted a Proposal (the “Proposal”) in response to the RFP. In its Proposal CONSULTANT represents that it is qualified to perform those services requested in the RFP. A true and correct copy of the Proposal is attached herein as Exhibit B.
D. Based upon its review of all proposals submitted in response to the RFP, CITY now wishes to award this Agreement to CONSULTANT.
AGREEMENT:
1. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY CONSULTANT
CONSULTANT will provide the services and install those materials listed in CONSULTANT’s Proposal submitted in response to the RFP. A true and correct copy of the RFP is attached herein as Exhibit A. A true and correct copy of the Proposal is attached herein as Exhibit B. CONSULTANT warrants that all work and services set forth in the Proposal will be performed in a competent, professional and satisfactory manner.
2. TERM
Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Paragraph 4 below, this Agreement will continue in full force and effect from the Effective Date through June 30, 2030.
3. COMPENSATION
A. CONSULTANT’s Fee.
For services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, CONSULTANT will be paid in accordance with the Compensation Schedule set forth in the Proposal; provided, however, that in no event will the total amount of money paid CONSULTANT, for services initially contemplated by this 211
2 Agreement, exceed the sum of $2,500,000 (the “Agreement Sum”), unless otherwise first approved in writing by CITY.
B. Schedule of Payment.
Provided that CONSULTANT is not in default under the terms of this Agreement, upon presentation of an invoice, CONSULTANT will be paid the fees described in Paragraph 3.A. above, according to the Compensation Schedule. Payment will be due within 30 days after the date of the invoice.
4. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
A. Termination by CITY for Convenience.
1. CITY may, at any time, terminate the Agreement for CITY’s convenience and without cause.
2. Upon receipt of written notice from CITY of such termination for CITY’s convenience, CONSULTANT will:
a. cease operations as directed by CITY in the notice;
b. take actions necessary, or that CITY may direct, for the protection and preservation of the work; and
c. except for work directed to be performed prior to the effective date of termination stated in the notice, terminate all existing subcontracts and purchase orders and enter into no further subcontracts and purchase orders.
3. In case of termination for CITY’s convenience, CONSULTANT will be entitled to receive payment for work executed, together with costs incurred by reason of the termination, along with reasonable overhead and profit on work not executed.
B. Termination for Cause.
1. If either party fails to perform any term, covenant or condition in this Agreement and that failure continues for 15 calendar days after the nondefaulting party gives the defaulting party written notice of the failure to perform, this Agreement may be terminated for cause; provided, however, that if during the notice period the defaulting party has promptly commenced and continues diligent efforts to remedy the default, the defaulting party will have such additional time as is reasonably necessary to remedy the default.
2. In the event this Agreement is terminated for cause by the default of CONSULTANT, CITY may, at the expense of CONSULTANT
and its surety, complete this Agreement or cause it to be completed. Any check or bond delivered to the CITY in connection with this Agreement, and the money payable thereon, will be 212
3 forfeited to and remain the property of the CITY. All moneys due CONSULTANT under the terms of this Agreement will be retained by CITY, but the retention will not release CONSULTANT and its surety from liability for the default. Under these circumstances, however, CONSULTANT and its surety will be credited with the amount of money retained, toward any amount by which the cost of completion exceeds the Agreement Sum and any amount
authorized for extra services.
3. Termination for cause will not affect or terminate any of the rights of CITY as against CONSULTANT or its surety then existing, or that may thereafter accrue because of the default; this provision is in addition to all other rights and remedies available to the CITY under law.
C. Termination for Breach of Law.
In the event CONSULTANT or any of its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents, subsidiaries or affiliates is convicted (i) of a criminal offense as an incident to obtaining or attempting to obtain a public or private contract or subcontract, or in the performance of a contract or subcontract; (ii) under state or federal statutes of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, receiving stolen property, or any other offense indicating a lack of business integrity or business honesty that currently, seriously, and directly affects responsibility as a public consultant or CONSULTANT; (iii) under state or federal antitrust statutes arising out of the submission of bids or proposals; or (iv) of violation of Paragraph 19 of this Agreement; or for any other cause CITY determines to be so serious and compelling as to affect CONSULTANT’s responsibility as a public consultant or CONSULTANT, including but not limited to, debarment by another governmental agency, then CITY reserves the unilateral right to terminate this Agreement or to impose such other sanctions (which may include financial sanctions, temporary suspensions or any other condition deemed appropriate short of termination) as it deems proper. CITY will not take action until CONSULTANT has been given notice and an opportunity to present evidence in mitigation.
5. FORCE MAJEURE
If any party fails to perform its obligations because of strikes, lockouts, labor disputes, embargoes, acts of God, inability to obtain labor or materials or reasonable substitutes for labor or materials, governmental restrictions, governmental regulations, governmental control, judicial orders, enemy or hostile governmental action, civil commotion, fire or other casualty, or other causes beyond the reasonable control of the party obligated to perform, then that party’s performance will be excused for a period equal to the period of that cause for failure to perform.
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CONSULTANT authorizes CITY to deduct from any amount payable to CONSULTANT (whether or not arising out of this Agreement) any amounts the payment of which may be in dispute or that are necessary to compensate CITY for any losses, costs, liabilities, or damages suffered by CITY, and all amounts for which CITY may be liable to third parties, by reason of CONSULTANT’s acts or omissions in performing or failing to perform CONSULTANT’s obligations under this Agreement. In the event that any claim is made by a third party, the amount or validity of which is disputed by CONSULTANT, or any indebtedness exists that appears to be the basis for a claim of lien, CITY may withhold from any payment due, without liability for interest because of the withholding, an amount sufficient to cover the claim. The failure of CITY to exercise the right to deduct or to withhold will not, however, affect the obligations of CONSULTANT to insure, indemnify, and protect CITY as elsewhere provided in this Agreement.
7. CITY REPRESENTATIVE
Uykheang Keo, Building Official, Community Development Department is designated as the “City Representative,” authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the work and services specified in this Agreement and to make all decisions in connection with this Agreement. Whenever approval, directions, or other actions are required by CITY under this Agreement, those actions will be taken by the City Representative, unless otherwise stated. The City Manager has the right to designate another City Representative at any time, by providing notice to CONSULTANT.
8. CONSULTANT REPRESENTATIVE(S)
The following principal(s) of CONSULTANT are designated as being the principal(s) and representative(s) of CONSULTANT authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the work specified in this Agreement and make all decisions in connection with this Agreement:
Isam Hasenin, President/CEO
Amar Hasenin, Operations Manager
9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
CONSULTANT is, and at all times will remain as to CITY, a wholly independent contractor. Neither CITY nor any of its agents will have control over the conduct of CONSULTANT or any of CONSULTANT’s employees, except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement. CONSULTANT’s agents and employees are not and shall not be considered employees of CITY for any purpose. CONSULTANT may not, at any time or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or employees of CITY. CITY has no duty, obligation, or responsibility to CONSULTANT’s agents or employees under the Affordable Care Act. CONSULTANT is solely responsible for any tax penalties associated with the failure to offer affordable coverage to its agents and employees under the Affordable Care Act and any other liabilities, claims and obligations regarding compliance with the Affordable Care Act with respect to CONSULTANT’s agents and employees. CITY is not responsible and shall not 214
5 be held liable for CONSULTANT’s failure to comply with CONSULTANT’s duties, obligations, and responsibilities under the Affordable Care Act. CONSULTANT agrees to defend, indemnify and hold CITY harmless for any and all taxes and penalties that may be assessed against CITY as a result of CONSULTANT’s obligations under the Affordable Care Act relating to CONSULTANT’s agents and employees.
10. BUSINESS LICENSE
CONSULTANT must obtain a City business license prior to the start of work under this Agreement, unless CONSULTANT is qualified for an exemption.
11. OTHER LICENSES AND PERMITS
CONSULTANT warrants that it has all professional, contracting and other permits and licenses required to undertake the work contemplated by this Agreement.
12. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK
By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT warrants that CONSULTANT (a) has thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed, (b) has carefully considered how the services should be performed, and (c) fully understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the services required under this Agreement. If the services involve work upon any site, CONSULTANT warrants that CONSULTANT has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted with the conditions there existing, prior to commencement of the services set forth in this Agreement.
Should CONSULTANT discover any latent or unknown conditions that will materially affect the performance of the services set forth in this Agreement, CONSULTANT must immediately inform CITY of that fact and may not proceed except at CONSULTANT’s risk until written instructions are received from CITY.
13. CARE OF WORK
CONSULTANT must adopt reasonable methods during the term of the Agreement to furnish continuous protection to the work, and the equipment, materials, papers, documents, plans, studies and other components to prevent losses or damages, and will be responsible for all damages to persons or property, until acceptance of the work by CITY, except those losses or damages as may be caused by CITY’s own negligence.
14. CONSULTANT’S ACCOUNTING RECORDS; OTHER PROJECT RECORDS Records of CONSULTANT’s time pertaining to the project, and records of accounts between CITY and CONSULTANT, will be kept on a generally recognized accounting basis. CONSULTANT will also maintain all other records, including without limitation, specifications, drawings, progress reports and the like, relating to the work and services identified in Exhibit A. All records will be available to CITY during normal working hours. CONSULTANT will maintain these records for three years after final payment.
15. INDEMNIFICATION
CONSULTANT will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CITY, the Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Torrance, the City 215
6 Council, each member thereof, present and future, members of boards and commissions, their officers, agents, employees and volunteers (collectively “City Affiliates”) from and against any and all liability, expenses, including defense costs and legal fees, and claims for damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, those arising from breach of contract, bodily injury, death, personal injury, property damage, loss of use, or property loss however the same may be caused and regardless of the responsibility for negligence. The obligation to indemnify, defend and hold harmless includes, but is not limited to, any liability or expense, including defense costs and legal fees, arising from the negligent acts or omissions, or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT, its officers, employees, agents, subCONSULTANTs or vendors. CONSULTANT’s obligations to indemnify, defend and hold harmless will apply even in the event of concurrent negligence on the part of City Affiliates, except for liability resulting solely from the negligence or willful misconduct of City Affiliates. Payment by CITY is not a condition precedent to enforcement of this indemnity. In the event of any dispute between CONSULTANT and CITY, as to whether liability arises from the sole negligence of City Affiliates, CONSULTANT will be obligated to pay for the defense of City Affiliates until such time as a final judgment has been entered adjudicating City Affiliates as solely negligent. CONSULTANT will not be entitled in the event of such a determination to any reimbursement of defense costs including but not limited to attorney’s fees, expert fees and costs of litigation.
16. NON-LIABILITY OF CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
No officer or employee of CITY will be personally liable to CONSULTANT, in the event of any default or breach by the CITY or for any amount that may become due to CONSULTANT.
17. INSURANCE
A. CONSULTANT and its subCONSULTANTs must maintain for the duration of the Agreement at their sole expense the following insurance, which will be full coverage not subject to self-insurance provisions:
1. Automobile Liability, including owned, non-owned and hired vehicles, with at least the following limits of liability:
a. Primary Bodily Injury with limits of at least $500,000 per person, $1,000,000 per occurrence; and
b. Primary Property Damage of at least $250,000 per
occurrence; or
c. Combined single limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence.
2. Commercial General Liability including coverage for premises, products and completed operations, independent
CONSULTANTs/vendors, personal injury and contractual
obligations with combined single limits of coverage of at least $2,000,000 per occurrence, $4,000,000 aggregate.
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7 3. Workers' Compensation coverage as required by the Labor Code of the State of California and, if workers' compensation is required, employer's liability insurance with minimum limits of ($1,000,000) per occurrence or occupational illness. The Workers' Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the CITY for all work performed by the CONSULTANT, its employees, agents and subconsultants.
4. Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions): Insurance appropriate to the CONSULTANT’S profession, with limits no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence or claim, $4,000,000 aggregate.
B. The insurance provided by CONSULTANT will be primary and non- contributory.
C. CITY, the Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Torrance, the City Council and each member thereof, members of boards and commissions, every officer, agent, official, employee and volunteer must be named as additional insureds under the automobile and general liability policies.
D. CONSULTANT must provide certificates of insurance including all required amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause) indicating appropriate coverage, to the City Clerk of the City of Torrance before the commencement of work.
E. Each insurance policy required by this Paragraph must contain a provision that no termination, cancellation or change of coverage can be made without notice to the CITY.
F. If the CONSULTANT maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the CITY requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained by the CONSULTANT. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the CITY.
G. The procuring of insurance shall not be construed as a limitation on liability nor as full performance of the indemnification provisions of the CONSULTANT.
H. Claims Made Policies
If any of the required policies provide coverage on a claims-made basis:
a. The Retroactive Date must be shown and must be before the date of the contract or the beginning of contract work.
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c. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made poli cy form with a Retroactive Date prior to the contract effective date, the Vendor must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of contract work.
I. CONSULTANT hereby grants to CITY a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said CONSULTANT may acquire against the CITY by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. CONSULTANT agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the CITY has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
J. Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the CITY.
The CITY may require the CONSULTANT to provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention. The policy language shall provide, or be endorsed to provide, that the self-insured retention may be satisfied by either the named insured or CITY.
18. SUFFICIENCY OF INSURERS
Insurance required by this Agreement will be satisfactory only if issued by companies admitted to do business in California, rated “A” or better in the most recent edition of Best’s Key Rating Guide, and only if they are of a financial category Class VII or better, unless these requirements are waived by the Risk Manager of CITY (“Risk Manager”) due to unique circumstances. In the event the Risk Manager determines that the work or services to be performed under this Agreement creates an increased or decreased risk of loss to CITY, the CONSULTANT agrees that the minimum limits of any insurance policies or performance bonds required by this Agreement may be changed accordingly upon receipt of written notice from the Risk Manager; provided that CONSULTANT will have the right to appeal a determination of increased coverage by the Risk Manager to the City Council of CITY within 10 days of receipt of notice from the Risk Manager.
19. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
A. No officer or employee of the CITY may have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement, nor may any officer or employee participate in any decision relating to the Agreement that affects the officer or employee’s financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership or association in which the officer or employee is, directly or indirectly interested, in violation of any law, rule or regulation.
B. No person may offer, give, or agree to give any officer or employee or former officer or employee, nor may any officer or employee solicit, 218
9 demand, accept, or agree to accept from another person, a gratuity or an offer of employment in connection with any decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, preparation or any part of a program requirement or a purchase request, influencing the content of any specification or procurement standard, rendering of advice, investigation, auditing, or in any other advisory capacity in any way pertaining to any program requirement, contract or subcontract, or to any solicitation or proposal.
20. NOTICE
A. All notices, requests, demands, or other communications under this Agreement will be in writing. Notice will be sufficiently given for all purposes as follows:
1. Personal delivery. When personally delivered to the recipient, notice is effective on delivery.
2. First Class mail. When mailed first class to the last address of the recipient known to the party giving notice, notice is effective three mail delivery days after deposit in a United States Postal Service office or mailbox.
3. Certified mail. When mailed certified mail, return receipt requested, notice is effective on receipt, if delivery is confirmed by a return receipt.
4. Overnight delivery. When delivered by an overnight delivery service, charges prepaid or charged to the sender’s account, notice is effective on delivery, if delivery is confirmed by the delivery service.
5. Facsimile transmission. When sent by fax to the last fax number of the recipient known to the party giving notice, notice is effective on receipt. Any notice given by fax will be deemed received on the next business day if it is received after 5:00 p.m. (recipient’s time) or on a non-business day.
6. Addresses for purpose of giving notice are as follows:
CONSULTANT: True North Compliance Services, Inc.
3939 Atlantic Avenue
Suite 224
Long Beach, CA 90807
Fax: N/A
CITY: City Clerk
City of Torrance
3031 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90503
Fax: (310) 618-2931
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C. Either party may change its address or fax number by giving the other party notice of the change in any manner permitted by this Agreement.
21. PROHIBITION AGAINST ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING
This Agreement and all exhibits are binding on the heirs, successors, and assigns of the parties. The Agreement may not be assigned or subcontracted by either CITY or CONSULTANT without the prior written consent of the other.
22. INTEGRATION; AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the entire understanding of CITY and CONSULTANT as to those matters contained in it. No prior oral or written understanding will be of any force or effect with respect to the terms of this Agreement. The Agreement may not be modified or altered except in writing signed by both parties.
23. INTERPRETATION
The terms of this Agreement should be construed in accordance with the meaning of the language used and should not be construed for or against either party by reason of the authorship of this Agreement or by any other rule of construction that might otherwise apply. To the extent that the terms of the RFP or Proposal are inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall control.
24. SEVERABILITY
If any part of this Agreement is found to be in conflict with applicable laws, that part will be inoperative, null and void insofar as it is in conflict with any applicable laws, but the remainder of the Agreement will remain in full force and effect.
25. TIME OF ESSENCE
Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
26. GOVERNING LAW; JURISDICTION
This Agreement will be administered and interpreted under the laws of the State of California. Jurisdiction of any litigation arising from the Agreement will be in Los Angeles County, California.
27. COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTES AND REGULATIONS
CONSULTANT will be knowledgeable of and will comply with all applicable federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and orders. ///
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No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by a nondefaulting party on any default will impair the right or remedy or be construed as a waiver.
A party’s consent or approval of any act by the other party requiring the first party’s consent or approval will not be deemed to waive or render unnecessary the other party’s consent to or approval of any subsequent act. Any waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and will not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement.
29. ATTORNEY’S FEES
Except as provided for in Paragraph 15, in any dispute, litigation, arbitration, or other proceeding by which one party either seeks to enforce its rights under this Agreement (whether in contract, tort or both) or seeks a declaration of any rights or obligations under this Agreement, the prevailing party will be awarded reasonable attorney’s fees, together with any costs and expenses, to resolve the dispute and to enforce any judgment.
30. EXHIBITS
All exhibits identified in this Agreement are incorporated into the Agreement by this reference.
31. CONSULTANT’S AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE
The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of CONSULTANT warrant that (i) CONSULTANT is duly organized and existing; (ii) they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of CONSULTANT; (iii) by so executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement; and (iv) the entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other Agreement to which CONSULTANT is bound.
32. PUBLIC RECORDS ACT
Any documents submitted by the CONSULTANT; all information obtained in connection with the CITY’s right to audit and inspect the CONSULTANT’s documents, books, and accounting records pursuant to paragraph 14 CONSULTANT’s Accounting Records; Other Project Records; as well as those documents which were required to be submitted in response to the Request for Proposals (RFP) used in the solicitation process for this Contract become the exclusive property of the City. All such documents become a matter of public record and shall be regarded as public records. Exceptions will be those elements in the California Government Code Section 7920.000 et seq. (Public Records Act) and which are marked “trade secret”, “confidential”, or “proprietary”.
The CITY shall not in any way be liable or responsible for the disclosure of any such records including, without limitation, those so marked, if disclosure is required by law, or by an order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.
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12 In the event the CITY is required to defend an action on a Public Records Act request for any of the aforementioned documents, information, books, records, and/or contents of a proposal marked “trade secret”, “confidential”, or “proprietary”, the CONSULTANT agrees to defend and indemnify the CITY from all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, in action or liability arising under the Public Records Act.
CITY OF TORRANCE,
a municipal corporation
By: ____________________________
George K. Chen, Mayor
True North Compliance Services, Inc.,
a California corporation
By: _______________________________
Isam Hasenin
President/CEO
ATTEST:
By: ____________________________
Rebecca Poirier, MMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
PATRICK Q. SULLIVAN
City Attorney
By: ____________________________
Galen W. Bean
Deputy City Attorney
Attachments: Exhibit A Request for Proposal for Expedited Plan Check Services for Community Development Department on
an as Needed Basis, RFP No. B2024-15
Exhibit B True North Compliance Services, Inc.’s Proposal
Rev. 0424
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EXHIBIT A
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR EXPEDITED PLAN CHECK SERVICES FOR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS, RFP NO. B2024-15
[To be attached]
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1 Request for Proposals (RFP)
City of Torrance | 3031 Torrance Blvd, Torrance CA 90503 | www.TorranceCA.Gov
RFP No. B2024-15 RFP for Expedited Plan Check Services for Community Development Department on an as Needed Basis
RFP Submittal Information
No mail or hand delivered Proposals. No faxed proposals.
No Late proposals.
Location: City of Torrance
Purchasing Division
3031 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90503
Date: December 16, 2024
Time Deadline: 12:00 p.m. Local (Pacific) Time
Submittal Requirements
Your submittal must include the following:
• Vendor’s Response (Section III of this document) on the forms provided. If additional space is required, please attach additional pages.
• Bidders Affidavit (Attachment 1)
• Brief summary of your firm, its capabilities, and its recent experience. Also, describe your demonstrated experience with similar projects and qualification including professional licenses and certifications.
• Qualifications of the consultant and references from cities and/or counties that have contracted for similar services from the consultant. Past experience checking plans for local jurisdictions. • Qualifications of the plans reviewers who will be providing services.
Proposers will be disqualified if their proposal does not include the above items.
Prior to the award of a Contract
The successful vendor, must submit the following to the City of Torrance • Proof of insurance and applicable bonds, as indicated in the terms and conditions of this RFP document.
• Proof of a City of Torrance Business License, please contact the City of Torrance Business License Office at (310) 618-5923.
Questions Regarding this RFP Must be Submitted on PlanetBids • The deadline to submit questions is 12:00 Noon Pacific Time on Monday, December 9, 2024.
• All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted online.
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SECTION I RFP INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received online until 12:00 p.m. December 16, 2024.
The City of Torrance:
The City of Torrance is on the western side of Los Angeles County. It is boarded by the Palos Verdes Peninsula on the south, the City of Gardena on the north, the City of Redondo Beach on the north and west boundaries, the City of Lomita on the east and the Pacific Ocean on the west. The City encompasses an area of approximately 21 square miles, 329 miles of Streets, 1870 intersections, 550 miles of sidewalks, 47,000 Street Trees, 6 Public Libraries, a Municipal Airport, Transit System, 46 Parks & Recreation Amenities, 6 Fire Stations, 1 Police Station and 1 Police Community Center, and has an estimated population of approximately 146,115, which makes Torrance one of the top 10 cities in Los Angeles County in regards to population.
Background:
The City of Torrance (hereinafter referred to as the “City”) is requesting for proposals (RFP) from qualified firms with experience in providing expedited plan check for the City’s Building and Safety Division of the Community Development Department on an as needed basis. The selected firms will work with the Building Official and their staffs to review plans and documents for code compliance.
Services include, but not limited to, review of commercial, residential, industrial plans and documents for compliance with the current edition of the California Building Standards Code as adopted and amended by the City of Torrance, City of Torrance Ordinances, and all applicable codes and statutes.
Definitions:
Word Definition as applied to this RFP
City The City of Torrance, California
Vendor, Contractor,
Proposer, Firm or
Consultant
The person, firm, company or corporation providing services to the City, or submitting a proposal in response to this RFP
Contract, Purchase
Order, Agreement,
Purchasing Agreement
The agreement between the awarded Vendor and the City as a result of this Request for Proposals
Proposal Submittal Form:
Prospective bidders must submit bids in electronic only format at https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/47426/portal-home; The proposal must be made on the form provided and uploaded on PlanetBids.
Scan and attach the following required documents to your eBid. This list may not be all-inclusive; additional items may be required elsewhere in bid specifications. Failure to provide required documents with bid may cause the bid to be deemed non-responsive.) If an individual makes the proposal, it must be signed by that individual, with an address and telephone number. If made by a business entity, it must be signed by an authorized person that executes binding agreements and contracts. A full business address and telephone are required. 225
3 Blank spaces in the proposal form must be completed using ink, indelible pencil, typewriter or digitally.
The text of the proposal form must not be changed and no additions. Any unauthorized conditions, limitations, or provisos attached to a proposal will render it informal and may cause its rejection.
Alterations by erasure or interlineations must be explained or noted in the proposal form over the signature of the Proposer.
Questions:
All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted online no later than 12:00 PM Monday, December 9, 2024. Answers to questions will be posted online for all interested bidders to review.
Bidders who have downloaded bid documents by the time that the questions are responded to will receive an automated email notifying them of additional information and/or addendums that have been posted to the website. No questions via telephone. No questions submitted after deadline.
Written answers and any other changes to the RFP will be sent via Planetbids to all known prospective proposers as an addendum to the RFP.
Errors and Omissions:
The proposer may not take advantage of any errors and/or omissions in these specifications or in the proposer’s specifications submitted with its proposal. If there are errors or omissions, you will be notified.
Proposers Examination of Requirements:
The Proposer is required to examine carefully the site, the instructions, information and specifications of this document, investigate the conditions, the character, quality and quantity of work to be performed as required by this document. Submission of a proposal will be considered prima facie evidence that the Proposer has made such examination.
Reservation:
The City reserves the right to revise or amend these specifications prior to the date set for opening proposals. Revisions and amendments will be identified by an addendum to this RFP. If the revisions require additional time to enable vendors to respond, the City may postpone the opening date accordingly. In such case, the addendum will include an announcement of the new proposal submittal due date.
Attach all addenda to the proposal. Failure to attach any addendum may render the proposal non- responsive and cause for rejection.
The City reserves the right to award a contract to a company solely based on the initial proposal submitted. The City reserves the right to require more information and clarification on information submitted in the proposal to complete the evaluation.
The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received, to take all proposals under advisement for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days after the date of the opening, to waive any informality on any proposal, and to be the sole judge of the relative merits of the material and or service mentioned in the respective proposals received. The City reserves the right to reject any proposal not accompanied with all data or information required. 226
4 This Request for Proposals does not commit the City to award a contract or to pay any cost incurred in the preparation of a proposal. All responses to this RFP document become the property of the City of Torrance.
The City reserves the right to examine all factors bearing on a Proposer’s ability to perform the services under the contract. The City reserves the right to reject any proposal not accompanied with all data or information required. The City reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, without penalty, at its sole discretion.
Affidavit:
An affidavit form is enclosed. It must be completed signifying that the proposal is genuine and not collusive or made in the interest or on behalf of any person not named in the proposal, that the proposer has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other proposer to put in a sham proposal or any other person, firm, or corporation to refrain from proposing, and that the proposer has not in any manner sought by collusion to secure for itself an advantage over any other proposer. Any proposal submitted without an affidavit or in violation of this requirement will be rejected. (Attachment 1)
License Requirements:
The successful proposer is required to show proof of a current license of the following:
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of California in Civil, Structural and Geotechnical • Certified Access Specialist (CASp) certification from California Division of State Architect • Certified Plans Examiners
Evaluation of Proposals:
The City will be the sole determiner of suitability to the City’s needs. Proposals are rated according to their completeness and understanding of the City’s needs, conformance to the requirements of the technical specifications, compatibility with the City’s current technology and operations, prior experience with similar scope of work, financial capabilities, delivery, and cost. Cost including any ongoing maintenance and support cost are reviewed to determine which proposal best meets the needs of the City.
The City will take into consideration a local Torrance vendor sales tax rebate of 1.50% for proposals submitted by a Torrance vendor that include a material component.
The City’s project evaluation team will evaluate proposals based on the evaluation criteria listed below. Points will be assigned to each criterion up to a maximum of 100 points. Proposals will be ranked and that ranking will be made public.
Subsequently, the City may interview a qualified Firm, prior to deciding whether to recommend the award of an Agreement.
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5 Description of Evaluation Criteria Possible Points
Firm’s qualifications and experience with similar projects 30 Qualifications of proposed project team 20
Cost and Cost Effectiveness 20
Understanding of the project and scope of work; and completeness of RFP
10 Relevant projects of proposed project team members 10 Staffing (On-site Staffing) 10
Maximum Total Points = 100
PART I – EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS: After receipt of proposals for this project, the City’s project evaluation committee will evaluate proposals based on the criteria listed below (with exception of cost), and develop a short list of qualified Firms. The Firms on this short list will be invited to interview with the City.
PART II – INTERVIEW: An interview will be held for qualified firms at the discretion of the City.
The Contract:
The awarded vendor will be required to enter into a written contract with the City of Torrance. A copy of the standardized contract, which will be modified to reflect the awarded RFP, is attached to the documents section in PlanetBids. A copy of this RFP and the accepted proposal will be attached to and become a part of the contract.
Contract Term:
The initial contract will be for a period of five years from December 15, 2024.
Consumer Price Index:
If the contract is extended after the initial period, commencing in the subsequent year, the contract may be increased by the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) for the Los Angeles area (April-to-April).
Independent Contractor:
The successful proposer will at all times remain to the City, a wholly independent contractor. Neither the City nor any of its agents will have control over the conduct of the Contractor or any of the Contractor’s employees, except as otherwise set forth in the awarded Agreement. The Contractor’s agents and employees are not and will not be considered employees of the City for any purpose. The Contractor may not, at any time or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or employees of the City. The City has no duty, obligation, or responsibility to the Contractor’s agents or employees under the Affordable Care Act. The Contractor is solely responsible for any tax penalties associated with the failure to offer affordable coverage to its agents and employees under the Affordable Care Act and any other liabilities, claims and obligations regarding compliance with the Affordable Care Act with respect to the Contractor’s agents and employees. The City is not responsible or liable for the Contractor’s failure to comply with the 228
6 Contractor’s duties, obligations, and responsibilities under the Affordable Care Act. The Contractor agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the City harmless for all taxes and penalties that may be assessed against the City because of the Contractor’s obligations under the Affordable Care Act relating to the Contractor’s agents and employees.
Payments:
Complete payment on the contract price will be made in approximately thirty (30) days from date of delivery, or completion and acceptance, unless otherwise provided for in Proposer’s proposal or in these specifications. Payments will be made upon verification and acceptance by the City of contract services performed and upon the City’s receipt of a correct invoice.
Suspension of Procurement:
The City may suspend, in writing all or a portion of the procurement of materials or services pursuant to this RFP and subsequent contract agreement, in the event unforeseen circumstances make such procurement impossible or infeasible, or in the event, City should determine it to be in the best interest of City to cancel such procurement of services or materials.
In the event of termination, selected Proposer will perform such additional work as is necessary for the orderly filing of documents, and closing of project.
The selected Proposer will be compensated for the terminated procurement based on materials or services actually furnished or performed prior to the effective date of termination, plus the work reasonably required for filing and closing.
Notice of Intent to Award:
Approximately two (2) weeks prior to the anticipated City Council meeting awarding a contract because of the RFP, the City will notify all proposer’s of its intent to award. Results will be posted on the City of Torrance Web site https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/47426/portal-home 229
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SECTION II TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Overview/Introduction:
The purpose of the RFP is to seek qualified firms to perform expedited plan review services of commercial, residential, industrial and structures for verification of compliance with the current adopted California Building Standards Code, City of Torrance Ordinance, and all applicable codes and statues. Services may include providing temporary staff on-site to perform plan review of various building and structure types for compliance with the adopted codes. Firms responding to this RFP should be able to demonstrate that the personnel that they employ possess certifications and/or licenses relevant to the work they are performing. The City’s intent is to minimize response time and improve overall efficiency for our customers. The City may select multiple vendors.
This RFP is intended to be as descriptive as possible. However, Proposers may not take advantage of omissions or oversights in this document. Proposers must supply products and services that meet or exceed the requirements of this RPF. In the event of a dispute over installation or performance, the needs of the City of Torrance will govern.
Scope of Work:
The ideal firms will provide highly qualified licensed design professionals and certified individuals to provide efficient, accurate and timely plan checks services with sufficient staffing to meet the City’s needs. The staff should have previous experience working for cities, be customer-service oriented, and have experience successfully managing multiple tasks, assignments and responsibilities. Firm shall have the capability to conduct electronic plan review.
The selected firm will be required to review all building, energy, and green related documents submitted by private developers, contractors, designers, and owners for construction and reconstruction projects.
• Plans must be checked according to all applicable codes and statutes as well as project Conditions of Approval from other City departments. All plans must be stamped and signed off if they meet all such requirements, and all changes/corrections must be identified and addressed prior to approval.
• All plan review services shall be performed by a licensed design professional (State of California) and certified individuals with extensive experience in plan review. All staff utilized by Consultant shall be appropriately licensed, registered, and certified as required by the State of California and the City to perform each of the specific scopes of work.
• Consultant shall review all plan check applications for accuracy and make all necessary revisions to such items as description, valuation, square footage, type of construction, and use. All plan review correction materials including marked up plans, documents, and plan check correction lists shall be provided in the City desired format to the City representative immediately upon completion of the plan review at no extra charge to City. This process includes pickup and delivery of the submitted plans. 230
8 • Provide plan check status reports and statistical reports upon request of City in the format type requested by the City (paper or electronic). The information requested may include such information as project name, address, description, square footage, and type of construction, type of review(s) performed, hour(s) required per review, reviewer name, reviewer credentials and turnaround time of plan review(s). • Consultant shall be available to attend pre-submittal and design discussion meetings with the permit applicant as requested by the City. These meetings shall be compensated at the rate of one (1) hour of straight-time compensation and do not include travel time.
• Ability to provide electronic plan check services.
• Maintain one (1) individual as the contact for all communication with the City. • Ability to provide plan review services at the City upon request. Consultant shall provide all necessary materials and resources to assigned personnel sufficient to perform their works.
In order to meet city-established standards, the expected turnaround times for plan review are as follows:
• All projects – 10 business days from date of receiving the drawings.
General Requirements:
• Brief summary of your firm, its capabilities, and its recent experience. Also, describe your demonstrated experience with similar projects and qualification including professional licenses and certifications.
• Qualifications of the consultant and references from cities and/or counties that have contracted for similar services from the consultant. Past experience checking plans for local jurisdictions. • Qualifications of the plans checkers and inspectors who will be providing services.
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SECTION III PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL
FAILURE TO COMPLETE ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION MAY INVALIDATE PROPOSAL.
In accordance with your "Request for Proposals (RFP)", the following proposal is submitted to the City of Torrance.
RFP Submitted By:
________________________________________________________________________________ Name of Company
________________________________________________________________________________ Street Address City Zip Code
________________________________________ _____________________________________ Telephone Number Fax Number
________________________________________ _____________________________________ Printed Name/Title E-Mail Address
________________________________________ ___________________________________ Signature Date
Form of Business Organization: Please indicate the following (check one).
Corporation Partnership Sole Proprietorship Other: ___________________________
Do you have a Parent Company? No Yes, ___________________________________ (Name of Parent Company)
Do you have any Subsidiaries? No Yes, ___________________________________ (Name of Subsidiary Company)
Business History:
Years in business under your current name and form of business organization? ________ Years If less than three (3) years and your company was in business under a different name, what was that name?
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Contact for Additional Information:
Please provide the name of the individual at your company to contact for any additional information:
________________________________________ __________________________________ Printed Name Title
________________________________________ __________________________________ Telephone E-Mail Address
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Vendor Name: ____________________________________________________________
Payment Terms: The City of Torrance Payment terms are Net 30. The City does not make pre- payments, or pay upon receipt.
Do you offer any discounted invoice terms? _____________________________
Project Start and Completion:
The City requires the project to start as soon as possible from the award of a contract and the project completed as soon as possible. Specific periods that are mutually agreed upon will be established after award of a contract.
Project Manager:
Please provide the name of the individual at your company who will serve as Project Manager for this contract.
_________________________________________ __________________________________ Name Title
_______________________ __________________ ____________________________________ Telephone Number Fax Number Email Address
Contract Representative:
Please provide the name of the individual at your company who will be responsible for administering this contract.
____________________________________________ _________________________________ Name Title
_______________________ __________________ _________________________________ Telephone Number Fax Number Email Address
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Sub Contractors:
If awarded, will you be using sub contractors to carry out the scope of work required in this RFP?
Yes, we will be using sub contractors and have listed their contact information below.
No, we will not be using any sub contractors for this project.
_______________________ __________________ ______________________________ Company Name Contact Name Title
_______________________ __________________ ________________________________ Telephone Number Fax Number Email Address
Please explain the working relationship between your company and the sub contractor.
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
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Vendor Name: ____________________________________________________________
Background and Recent Experience with Similar Projects:
In the space below, please provide a narrative explaining your background and recent experience with similar projects as the scope of work identified in this RFP. (Please attach additional sheet if needed.)
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Vendor Name: ____________________________________________________________
Work Plan for Each Required Task:
In the space below, please describe in detail the methodology you will be utilizing to conduct for each task. (Please attach additional sheets if needed.)
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Vendor Name: ____________________________________________________________
References:
Please supply the names of companies/agencies for which you recently supplied comparable goods/services as requested in this RFP. A minimum of three (3) references is required; additional references are optional. References from public agencies are preferred. Do not include the City of Torrance as a reference for this RFP.
1 Name of Company/Agency:
Street Address:
City:
State, Zip Code:
What Product/Service did you
provide to this Company/Agency?
Name of Person to Contact:
Phone Number of Contact:
Email Address of Contact:
2 Name of Company/Agency:
Street Address:
City, State Zip Code:
What Product/Service did you
provide to this Company/Agency?
Name of Person to Contact:
Phone Number of Contact:
Email Address of Contact:
3 Name of Company/Agency:
Street Address:
City, State Zip Code:
What Product/Service did you
provide to this Company/Agency?
Name of Person to Contact:
Phone Number of Contact:
Email Address of Contact:
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Vendor Name: ____________________________________________________________
RFP Submittal Requirement and Acknowledgement
Vendors are required to answer each of the questions listed below. You must indicate below that you have provided this information in your proposal submittal. You must attach additional sheets to your RFP submittal describing in detail the service you are proposing.
RFP Scope of Work Questions
Indicate what page in your
proposal you have
answered this question.
Did you include a signed Affidavit Form with your RFP Submittal?
Yes No
Did you include proof of a valid State of California Civil, Structural, Geotechnical Engineering License.
Did you include proof of a valid Certified Access Specialist (CASp) certification from California Division of State Architect.
Did you include proof of relevance certifications to perform plan review and inspection?
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Did you attach additional sheets to answer the Background and Recent Experience with Similar Projects information within this RFP?
Yes No
Page ___ of our submittal.
Did you complete a project proposal as described in the Technical Requirements?
Yes No
Did you review all addenda, if any, issued by the City?
Yes No
Did you include resumes of no more than three (3) qualified candidates?
Yes No
Page ___ of our submittal.
Did you include References?
Yes No
Page ___ of our submittal
Are your Wage Rates (Non-Prevailing) Included?
Yes No
Page ___ of our submittal.
Have you included Proposed Alternative Language to City’s Pro Forma Consulting Services Agreement (if applicable)
Yes No
Page ___ of our submittal
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Vendor Name: ____________________________________________________________
RFP Submittal Requirement and Acknowledgement Continued Vendors are required to answer each of the questions listed below. You must indicate below that you have provided this information in your proposal submittal. You must attach additional sheets to your RFP submittal describing in detail the service you are proposing.
RFP Scope of Work Questions
Indicate what page in your
proposal you have answered
this question.
Did you indicate your price to provide the plans review services as indicated in this RFP?
Yes No
Page ___ of our submittal.
Did you describe your experience with plan check review? Yes No
Page ___ of our submittal.
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Vendor Name: ____________________________________________________________
Price Proposal Cost Breakdown To Provide the Services Required in this RFP Description No. of Hours Labor Cost/hr ($) Cost
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
Total Price Proposal $
Price Proposal
In accordance with your "Request for Proposal", the following price proposal is submitted to the City of Torrance. We understand that our price submittal is a not to exceed amount and that if we are selected to enter into negotiations with the City the pricing may be adjusted down unless additional services are requested and pricing will be negotiated and adjusted accordingly.
Category Description
(Vendor must attached a full description for each
category explaining what they are proposing) All services must be itemized. Do not bundle.
Proposal Not to Exceed
Amount by Category Description
Building Plan Check** $
Total Amount for Project $
** This review include energy, green building, accessibility, references and all applicable codes and statues.
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ATTACHMENT 1
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
PROPOSER’S AFFIDAVIT
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
____________________________ being first duly sworn deposes and says:
1. That he/she is the ___________________________ of _____________________________ (Title of Office) (Name of Company)
Hereinafter called “proposer”, who has submitted to the City of Torrance a proposal for
__________________________________________________________________________ (Title of RFP)
2. That the proposal is genuine; that all statements of fact in the proposal are true;
3. That the proposal was not made in the interest or behalf of any person, partnership, company, association, organization or corporation not named or disclosed;
4. That the Proposer did not, directly or indirectly, induce solicit or agree with anyone else to submit a false or sham proposal, to refrain from proposing, or to withdraw his proposal, to raise or fix the proposal price of the Proposer or of anyone else, or to raise or fix any overhead, profit or cost element of the Proposer’s price or the price of anyone else; and did not attempt to induce action prejudicial to the interest of the City of Torrance, or of any other Proposer, or anyone else interested in the proposed contract;
5. That the Proposer has not in any other manner sought by collusion to secure for itself an advantage over the other Proposer or to induce action prejudicial to the interests of the City of Torrance, or of any other Proposer or of anyone else interested in the proposed contract;
6. That the Proposer has not accepted any proposal from any subcontractor or materialman through any proposal depository, the bylaws, rules or regulations of which prohibit or prevent the Proposer from considering any proposal from any subcontractor or material man, which is not processed through that proposal depository, or which prevent any subcontractor or materialman from proposing to any contractor who does not use the facilities of or accept proposals from or through such proposal depository;
7. That the Proposer did not, directly or indirectly, submit the Proposer’s proposal price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulge information or data relative thereto, to any corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, proposal depository, or to any member or agent thereof, or to any individual or group of individuals, except to the City of Torrance, or to any person or persons who have a partnership or other financial interest with said Proposer in its business.
8. That the Proposer has not been debarred from participation in any State or Federal works project.
Dated this ____ day of ________________, 20_____.
_____________________________________
(Proposer Signature)
_____________________________________
(Title)
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Document1 1
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
This CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of Date (the “Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF TORRANCE, a municipal corporation (“CITY”), and CONSULTANT Name, type of entity (“CONSULTANT”).
RECITALS:
A. CITY wishes to retain the services of an experienced and qualified CONSULTANT to insert brief description of services.
B. In order to obtain the desired services, CITY has circulated its Request for Proposal for insert brief title of RFP, RFP No. insert RFP No. (the “RFP”).
C. CONSULTANT has submitted a Proposal (the “Proposal”) in response to the RFP. In its Proposal CONSULTANT represents that it is qualified to perform those services requested in the RFP. Based upon its review of all proposals submitted in response to the RFP, CITY is willing to award this Agreement to CONSULTANT.
AGREEMENT:
1. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY CONSULTANT
CONSULTANT will provide the services and install those materials listed in CONSULTANT’s Proposal submitted in response to the RFP. A copy of the RFP is attached as Exhibit A. A copy of the Proposal is attached as Exhibit B.
CONSULTANT warrants that all work and services set forth in the Proposal will be performed in a competent, professional and satisfactory manner.
2. TERM
Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Paragraph 4 below, this Agreement will continue in full force and effect from the Effective Date through .
3. COMPENSATION
A. CONSULTANT’s Fee.
For services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, CONSULTANT will be paid in accordance with the Compensation Schedule set forth in the Proposal; provided, however, that in no event will the total amount of money paid CONSULTANT, for services initially contemplated by this Agreement, exceed the sum of $insert dollar amount (“Agreement Sum”), unless otherwise first approved in writing by CITY.
B. Schedule of Payment.
Provided that CONSULTANT is not in default under the terms of this Agreement, upon presentation of an invoice, CONSULTANT will be paid Attachment 4
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the fees described in Paragraph 3.A. above, according to the Compensation Schedule. Payment will be due within 30 days after the date of the invoice.
4. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
A. Termination by CITY for Convenience.
1. CITY may, at any time, terminate the Agreement for CITY’s convenience and without cause.
2. Upon receipt of written notice from CITY of such termination for CITY’s convenience, CONSULTANT will:
a. cease operations as directed by CITY in the notice;
b. take actions necessary, or that CITY may direct, for the protection and preservation of the work; and
c. except for work directed to be performed prior to the effective date of termination stated in the notice, terminate all existing subcontracts and purchase orders and enter into no further subcontracts and purchase orders.
3. In case of termination for CITY’s convenience, CONSULTANT will be entitled to receive payment for work executed, together with costs incurred by reason of the termination, along with reasonable overhead and profit on work not executed.
B. Termination for Cause.
1. If either party fails to perform any term, covenant or condition in this Agreement and that failure continues for 15 calendar days after the nondefaulting party gives the defaulting party written notice of the failure to perform, this Agreement may be terminated for cause; provided, however, that if during the notice period the defaulting party has promptly commenced and continues diligent efforts to remedy the default, the defaulting party will have such additional time as is reasonably necessary to remedy the default.
2. In the event this Agreement is terminated for cause by the default of CONSULTANT, CITY may, at the expense of CONSULTANT
and its surety, complete this Agreement or cause it to be completed. Any check or bond delivered to the CITY in connection with this Agreement, and the money payable thereon, will be forfeited to and remain the property of the CITY. All moneys due CONSULTANT under the terms of this Agreement will be retained by CITY, but the retention will not release CONSULTANT and its surety from liability for the default. Under these circumstances, however, CONSULTANT and its surety will be credited with the amount of money retained, toward any amount by which the cost of 243
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completion exceeds the Agreement Sum and any amount
authorized for extra services.
3. Termination for cause will not affect or terminate any of the rights of CITY as against CONSULTANT or its surety then existing, or that may thereafter accrue because of the default; this provision is in addition to all other rights and remedies available to the CITY under law.
C. Termination for Breach of Law.
In the event CONSULTANT or any of its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents, subsidiaries or affiliates is convicted (i) of a criminal offense as an incident to obtaining or attempting to obtain a public or private contract or subcontract, or in the performance of a contract or subcontract; (ii) under state or federal statutes of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, receiving stolen property, or any other offense indicating a lack of business integrity or business honesty that currently, seriously, and directly affects responsibility as a public consultant or CONSULTANT; (iii) under state or federal antitrust statutes arising out of the submission of bids or proposals; or (iv) of violation of Paragraph 19 of this Agreement; or for any other cause CITY determines to be so serious and compelling as to affect CONSULTANT’s responsibility as a public consultant or CONSULTANT, including but not limited to, debarment by another governmental agency, then CITY reserves the unilateral right to terminate this Agreement or to impose such other sanctions (which may include financial sanctions, temporary suspensions or any other condition deemed appropriate short of termination) as it deems proper. CITY will not take action until CONSULTANT has been given notice and an opportunity to present evidence in mitigation.
5. FORCE MAJEURE
If any party fails to perform its obligations because of strikes, lockouts, labor disputes, embargoes, acts of God, inability to obtain labor or materials or reasonable substitutes for labor or materials, governmental restrictions, governmental regulations, governmental control, judicial orders, enemy or hostile governmental action, civil commotion, fire or other casualty, or other causes beyond the reasonable control of the party obligated to perform, then that party’s performance will be excused for a period equal to the period of that cause for failure to perform.
6. RETENTION OF FUNDS
CONSULTANT authorizes CITY to deduct from any amount payable to CONSULTANT (whether or not arising out of this Agreement) any amounts the payment of which may be in dispute or that are necessary to compensate CITY for any losses, costs, liabilities, or damages suffered by CITY, and all amounts for which CITY may be liable to third parties, by reason of CONSULTANT’s acts or omissions in performing or failing to perform CONSULTANT’s obligations 244
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under this Agreement. In the event that any claim is made by a third party, the amount or validity of which is disputed by CONSULTANT, or any indebtedness exists that appears to be the basis for a claim of lien, CITY may withhold from any payment due, without liability for interest because of the withholding, an amount sufficient to cover the claim. The failure of CITY to exercise the right to deduct or to withhold will not, however, affect the obligations of CONSULTANT to insure, indemnify, and protect CITY as elsewhere provided in this Agreement.
7. CITY REPRESENTATIVE
City Representative is designated as the “City Representative,” authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the work and services specified in this Agreement and to make all decisions in connection with this Agreement. Whenever approval, directions, or other actions are required by CITY under this Agreement, those actions will be taken by the City Representative, unless otherwise stated. The City Manager has the right to designate another City Representative at any time, by providing notice to CONSULTANT.
8. CONSULTANT REPRESENTATIVE(S)
The following principal(s) of CONSULTANT are designated as being the principal(s) and representative(s) of CONSULTANT authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the work specified in this Agreement and make all decisions in connection with this Agreement:
Representative 1
Representative 2
9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
CONSULTANT is, and at all times will remain as to CITY, a wholly independent contractor. Neither CITY nor any of its agents will have control over the conduct of CONSULTANT or any of CONSULTANT’s employees, except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement. CONSULTANT’s agents and employees are not and shall not be considered employees of CITY for any purpose. CONSULTANT may not, at any time or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or employees of CITY. CITY has no duty, obligation, or responsibility to CONSULTANT’s agents or employees under the Affordable Care Act. CONSULTANT is solely responsible for any tax penalties associated with the failure to offer affordable coverage to its agents and employees under the Affordable Care Act and any other liabilities, claims and obligations regarding compliance with the Affordable Care Act with respect to CONSULTANT’s agents and employees. CITY is not responsible and shall not be held liable for CONSULTANT’s failure to comply with CONSULTANT’s duties, obligations, and responsibilities under the Affordable Care Act. CONSULTANT agrees to defend, indemnify and hold CITY harmless for any and all taxes and penalties that may be assessed against CITY as a result of CONSULTANT’s obligations under the Affordable Care Act relating to CONSULTANT’s agents and employees.
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10. BUSINESS LICENSE
CONSULTANT must obtain a City business license prior to the start of work under this Agreement, unless CONSULTANT is qualified for an exemption.
11. OTHER LICENSES AND PERMITS
CONSULTANT warrants that it has all professional, contracting and other permits and licenses required to undertake the work contemplated by this Agreement.
12. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK
By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT warrants that CONSULTANT (a) has thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed, (b) has carefully considered how the services should be performed, and (c) fully understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the services required under this Agreement. If the services involve work upon any site, CONSULTANT warrants that CONSULTANT has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted with the conditions there existing, prior to commencement of the services set forth in this Agreement.
Should CONSULTANT discover any latent or unknown conditions that will materially affect the performance of the services set forth in this Agreement, CONSULTANT must immediately inform CITY of that fact and may not proceed except at CONSULTANT’s risk until written instructions are received from CITY.
13. CARE OF WORK
CONSULTANT must adopt reasonable methods during the term of the Agreement to furnish continuous protection to the work, and the equipment, materials, papers, documents, plans, studies and other components to prevent losses or damages, and will be responsible for all damages to persons or property, until acceptance of the work by CITY, except those losses or damages as may be caused by CITY’s own negligence.
14. CONSULTANT’S ACCOUNTING RECORDS; OTHER PROJECT RECORDS Records of CONSULTANT’s time pertaining to the project, and records of accounts between CITY and CONSULTANT, will be kept on a generally recognized accounting basis. CONSULTANT will also maintain all other records, including without limitation, specifications, drawings, progress reports and the like, relating to the work and services identified in Exhibit A. All records will be available to CITY during normal working hours. CONSULTANT will maintain these records for three years after final payment.
15. INDEMNIFICATION
CONSULTANT will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CITY, the Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Torrance, the City Council, each member thereof, present and future, members of boards and commissions, their officers, agents, employees and volunteers (collectively “City Affiliates”) from and against any and all liability, expenses, including defense costs and legal fees, and claims for damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, those arising from breach of contract, bodily injury, death, personal injury, property damage, loss of use, or property loss however the same may be caused and regardless of the responsibility for negligence. The obligation to 246
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indemnify, defend and hold harmless includes, but is not limited to, any liability or expense, including defense costs and legal fees, arising from the negligent acts or omissions, or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT, its officers, employees, agents, subCONSULTANTs or vendors. CONSULTANT’s obligations to indemnify, defend and hold harmless will apply even in the event of concurrent negligence on the part of City Affiliates, except for liability resulting solely from the negligence or willful misconduct of City Affiliates. Payment by CITY is not a condition precedent to enforcement of this indemnity. In the event of any dispute between CONSULTANT and CITY, as to whether liability arises from the sole negligence of City Affiliates, CONSULTANT will be obligated to pay for the defense of City Affiliates until such time as a final judgment has been entered adjudicating City Affiliates as solely negligent. CONSULTANT will not be entitled in the event of such a determination to any reimbursement of defense costs including but not limited to attorney’s fees, expert fees and costs of litigation.
16. NON-LIABILITY OF CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
No officer or employee of CITY will be personally liable to CONSULTANT, in the event of any default or breach by the CITY or for any amount that may become due to CONSULTANT.
17. INSURANCE
A. CONSULTANT and its subCONSULTANTs must maintain for the duration of the Agreement at their sole expense the following insurance, which will be full coverage not subject to self-insurance provisions:
1. Automobile Liability, including owned, non-owned and hired vehicles, with at least the following limits of liability:
a. Primary Bodily Injury with limits of at least $500,000 per person, $1,000,000 per occurrence; and
b. Primary Property Damage of at least $250,000 per
occurrence; or
c. Combined single limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence.
2. Commercial General Liability including coverage for premises, products and completed operations, independent
CONSULTANTs/vendors, personal injury and contractual
obligations with combined single limits of coverage of at least $2,000,000 per occurrence, $4,000,000 aggregate.
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3. Workers' Compensation coverage as required by the Labor Code of the State of California and, if workers' compensation is required, employer's liability insurance with minimum limits of ($1,000,000) per occurrence or occupational illness. The Workers' Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the CITY for all work performed by the CONSULTANT, its employees, agents and subconsultants.
4. Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions): Insurance appropriate to the CONSULTANT’S profession, with limits no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence or claim, $4,000,000 aggregate.
B. The insurance provided by CONSULTANT will be primary and non- contributory.
C. CITY, the Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Torrance, the City Council and each member thereof, members of boards and commissions, every officer, agent, official, employee and volunteer must be named as additional insureds under the automobile and general liability policies.
D. CONSULTANT must provide certificates of insurance including all required amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause) indicating appropriate coverage, to the City Clerk of the City of Torrance before the commencement of work.
E. Each insurance policy required by this Paragraph must contain a provision that no termination, cancellation or change of coverage can be made without notice to the CITY.
F. If the CONSULTANT maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the CITY requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained by the CONSULTANT. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the CITY.
G. The procuring of insurance shall not be construed as a limitation on liability nor as full performance of the indemnification provisions of the CONSULTANT.
H. Claims Made Policies
If any of the required policies provide coverage on a claims-made basis:
a. The Retroactive Date must be shown and must be before the date of the contract or the beginning of contract work.
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c. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made poli cy form with a Retroactive Date prior to the contract effective date, the Vendor must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of contract work.
I. CONSULTANT hereby grants to CITY a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said CONSULTANT may acquire against the CITY by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. CONSULTANT agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the CITY has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
J. Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the CITY.
The CITY may require the CONSULTANT to provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention. The policy language shall provide, or be endorsed to provide, that the self-insured retention may be satisfied by either the named insured or CITY.
18. SUFFICIENCY OF INSURERS
Insurance required by this Agreement will be satisfactory only if issued by companies admitted to do business in California, rated “A” or better in the most recent edition of Best’s Key Rating Guide, and only if they are of a financial category Class VII or better, unless these requirements are waived by the Risk Manager of CITY (“Risk Manager”) due to unique circumstances. In the event the Risk Manager determines that the work or services to be performed under this Agreement creates an increased or decreased risk of loss to CITY, the CONSULTANT agrees that the minimum limits of any insurance policies or performance bonds required by this Agreement may be changed accordingly upon receipt of written notice from the Risk Manager; provided that CONSULTANT will have the right to appeal a determination of increased coverage by the Risk Manager to the City Council of CITY within 10 days of receipt of notice from the Risk Manager.
19. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
A. No officer or employee of the CITY may have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement, nor may any officer or employee participate in any decision relating to the Agreement that affects the officer or employee’s financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership or association in which the officer or employee is, directly or indirectly interested, in violation of any law, rule or regulation.
B. No person may offer, give, or agree to give any officer or employee or former officer or employee, nor may any officer or employee solicit, demand, accept, or agree to accept from another person, a gratuity or an offer of employment in connection with any decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, preparation or any part of a program requirement or a purchase request, influencing the content of any 249
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specification or procurement standard, rendering of advice, investigation, auditing, or in any other advisory capacity in any way pertaining to any program requirement, contract or subcontract, or to any solicitation or proposal.
20. NOTICE
A. All notices, requests, demands, or other communications under this Agreement will be in writing. Notice will be sufficiently given for all purposes as follows:
1. Personal delivery. When personally delivered to the recipient, notice is effective on delivery.
2. First Class mail. When mailed first class to the last address of the recipient known to the party giving notice, notice is effective three mail delivery days after deposit in a United States Postal Service office or mailbox.
3. Certified mail. When mailed certified mail, return receipt requested, notice is effective on receipt, if delivery is confirmed by a return receipt.
4. Overnight delivery. When delivered by an overnight delivery service, charges prepaid or charged to the sender’s account, notice is effective on delivery, if delivery is confirmed by the delivery service.
5. Facsimile transmission. When sent by fax to the last fax number of the recipient known to the party giving notice, notice is effective on receipt. Any notice given by fax will be deemed received on the next business day if it is received after 5:00 p.m. (recipient’s time) or on a non-business day.
6. Addresses for purpose of giving notice are as follows:
CONSULTANT: CONSULTANT’S NAME AND
ADDRESS
Fax: INSERT FAX NUMBER
CITY: City Clerk
City of Torrance
3031 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90503
Fax: (310) 618-2931
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or deemed undeliverable by the postal authorities, messenger or overnight delivery service.
C. Either party may change its address or fax number by giving the other party notice of the change in any manner permitted by this Agreement.
21. PROHIBITION AGAINST ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING
This Agreement and all exhibits are binding on the heirs, successors, and assigns of the parties. The Agreement may not be assigned or subcontracted by either CITY or CONSULTANT without the prior written consent of the other.
22. INTEGRATION; AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the entire understanding of CITY and CONSULTANT as to those matters contained in it. No prior oral or written understanding will be of any force or effect with respect to the terms of this Agreement. The Agreement may not be modified or altered except in writing signed by both parties.
23. INTERPRETATION
The terms of this Agreement should be construed in accordance with the meaning of the language used and should not be construed for or against either party by reason of the authorship of this Agreement or by any other rule of construction that might otherwise apply. To the extent that the terms of the RFP or Proposal are inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall control.
24. SEVERABILITY
If any part of this Agreement is found to be in conflict with applicable laws, that part will be inoperative, null and void insofar as it is in conflict with any applicable laws, but the remainder of the Agreement will remain in full force and effect.
25. TIME OF ESSENCE
Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
26. GOVERNING LAW; JURISDICTION
This Agreement will be administered and interpreted under the laws of the State of California. Jurisdiction of any litigation arising from the Agreement will be in Los Angeles County, California.
27. COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTES AND REGULATIONS
CONSULTANT will be knowledgeable of and will comply with all applicable federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and orders.
28. WAIVER OF BREACH
No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by a nondefaulting party on any default will impair the right or remedy or be construed as a waiver.
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either party of any default must be in writing and will not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement.
29. ATTORNEY’S FEES
Except as provided for in Paragraph 15, in any dispute, litigation, arbitration, or other proceeding by which one party either seeks to enforce its rights under this Agreement (whether in contract, tort or both) or seeks a declaration of any rights or obligations under this Agreement, the prevailing party will be awarded reasonable attorney’s fees, together with any costs and expenses, to resolve the dispute and to enforce any judgment.
30. EXHIBITS
All exhibits identified in this Agreement are incorporated into the Agreement by this reference.
31. CONSULTANT’S AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE
The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of CONSULTANT warrant that (i) CONSULTANT is duly organized and existing; (ii) they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of CONSULTANT; (iii) by so executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement; and (iv) the entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other Agreement to which CONSULTANT is bound.
32. PUBLIC RECORDS ACT
Any documents submitted by the CONSULTANT; all information obtained in connection with the CITY’s right to audit and inspect the CONSULTANT’s documents, books, and accounting records pursuant to paragraph 14 CONSULTANT’s Accounting Records; Other Project Records; as well as those documents which were required to be submitted in response to the Request for Proposals (RFP) used in the solicitation process for this Contract become the exclusive property of the City. All such documents become a matter of public record and shall be regarded as public records. Exceptions will be those elements in the California Government Code Section 7920.000 et seq. (Public Records Act) and which are marked “trade secret”, “confidential”, or “proprietary”.
The CITY shall not in any way be liable or responsible for the disclosure of any such records including, without limitation, those so marked, if disclosure is required by law, or by an order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.
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In the event the CITY is required to defend an action on a Public Records Act request for any of the aforementioned documents, information, books, records, and/or contents of a proposal marked “trade secret”, “confidential”, or “proprietary”, the CONSULTANT agrees to defend and indemnify the CITY from all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, in action or liability arising under the Public Records Act.
CITY OF TORRANCE,
a municipal corporation
_______________________________
George K. Chen, Mayor
Firm Name
Type of Entity
By:________________________________
Signer
Title
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Rebecca Poirier, MMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
PATRICK Q. SULLIVAN
City Attorney
By: ____________________________
Attachments: Exhibit A Request for Proposals
Exhibit B Proposal
Rev. 0424
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EXHIBIT A
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
[To be attached]
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EXHIBIT B
PROPOSAL
[To be attached]
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EXHIBIT B
TRUE NORTH COMPLIANCE SERVICES, INC.’S PROPOSAL
[To be attached]
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City of Torrance
Expedited Plan Check Services for Community Development Department on an as Needed Basis (B2024-15), bidding on 12/16/2024 12:00 PM (PST)
Printed 12/16/2024
PlanetBids
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1 3939 Atlantic Ave, # 224 Long Beach, CA 90807
RFP for Expedited for Plan Check
Services
TNCServices.com
City of Torrance
Community Development
Department
Your Trusted Partner for
Comprehensive
Municipal Services
ISAM HASENIN, MSCE, PE, CBO
EMAIL: [email protected]
Phone: 858-260-0495
PRIMARY CONTACT:
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I- REQUIRED FORMS..................................……………………………………………….....…3 I- COVER LETTER.......................................……………………………………………..….....13 II- QUALIFICATIONS/SERVICES .............................................................................................15 III- ORGANIZATION/TEAM MEMBERS ..................................................................................20 IV- METHODOLOGY & WORK APPROACH ..........................................................................26 V- FEE PROPOSAL ......................................................................................................................35 VI- RFERENCES/ RECENT PROJECT HISTORY .................................................................37 VII- PHILOSOPHY/ETHICAL STANDARDS ...........................................................................49 APPENDIX- LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND RESUMES ...................................................51
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SECTION III PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL
FAILURE TO COMPLETE ALL ITEMS IN THIS SECTION MAY INVALIDATE PROPOSAL.
In accordance with your "Request for Proposals (RFP)", the following proposal is submitted to the City of Torrance.
RFP Submitted By:
________________________________________________________________________________ Name of Company
________________________________________________________________________________ Street Address City Zip Code
________________________________________ _____________________________________ Telephone Number Fax Number
________________________________________ _____________________________________ Printed Name/Title E-Mail Address
________________________________________ ___________________________________ Signature Date
Form of Business Organization: Please indicate the following (check one).
Corporation Partnership Sole Proprietorship Other: ___________________________
Do you have a Parent Company? No Yes, ___________________________________ (Name of Parent Company)
Do you have any Subsidiaries? No Yes, ___________________________________ (Name of Subsidiary Company)
Business History:
Years in business under your current name and form of business organization? ________ Years If less than three (3) years and your company was in business under a different name, what was that name?
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Contact for Additional Information:
Please provide the name of the individual at your company to contact for any additional information:
________________________________________ __________________________________ Printed Name Title
________________________________________ __________________________________ Telephone E-Mail Address
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
3939 Atlantic Ave. #224
Long Beach, Ca
90807
Isam Hasenin/CEO
[email protected]
12/12/2024
X
X
X
4 Amar Hasenin
Operations Manager
(858) 254-4158
[email protected]
(858) 260-0495
and 10 months
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Vendor Name: ____________________________________________________________
Payment Terms: The City of Torrance Payment terms are Net 30. The City does not make pre- payments, or pay upon receipt.
Do you offer any discounted invoice terms? _____________________________
Project Start and Completion:
The City requires the project to start as soon as possible from the award of a contract and the project completed as soon as possible. Specific periods that are mutually agreed upon will be established after award of a contract.
Project Manager:
Please provide the name of the individual at your company who will serve as Project Manager for this contract.
_________________________________________ __________________________________ Name Title
_______________________ __________________ ____________________________________ Telephone Number Fax Number Email Address
Contract Representative:
Please provide the name of the individual at your company who will be responsible for administering this contract.
____________________________________________ _________________________________ Name Title
_______________________ __________________ _________________________________ Telephone Number Fax Number Email Address
No
Amar Hasenin
Operations Manager
(858) 254-4158
[email protected]
Isam Hasenin
CEO
(858) 260-0495
[email protected]
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
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Sub Contractors:
If awarded, will you be using sub contractors to carry out the scope of work required in this RFP?
Yes, we will be using sub contractors and have listed their contact information below.
No, we will not be using any sub contractors for this project.
_______________________ __________________ ______________________________ Company Name Contact Name Title
_______________________ __________________ ________________________________ Telephone Number Fax Number Email Address
Please explain the working relationship between your company and the sub contractor.
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Lauren Doyel is an experienced licensed Geotechnical Engineer in California with extensive experience in Southern CA. We collaborated with Lauren for the review of many complex hillside developments in the City of Malibu. x
Lauren Doyel
Principal
Observant Engineering
805-856-8330
[email protected]
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Vendor Name: ____________________________________________________________
Background and Recent Experience with Similar Projects:
In the space below, please provide a narrative explaining your background and recent experience with similar projects as the scope of work identified in this RFP. (Please attach additional sheet if needed.)
See our proposal Sections II and VI for full details
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
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Vendor Name: ____________________________________________________________
Work Plan for Each Required Task:
In the space below, please describe in detail the methodology you will be utilizing to conduct for each task. (Please attach additional sheets if needed.)
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
See our proposal Section IV for full details
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Vendor Name: ____________________________________________________________
References:
Please supply the names of companies/agencies for which you recently supplied comparable goods/services as requested in this RFP. A minimum of three (3) references is required; additional references are optional. References from public agencies are preferred. Do not include the City of Torrance as a reference for this RFP.
1 Name of Company/Agency:
Street Address:
City:
State, Zip Code:
What Product/Service did you
provide to this Company/Agency?
Name of Person to Contact:
Phone Number of Contact:
Email Address of Contact:
2 Name of Company/Agency:
Street Address:
City, State Zip Code:
What Product/Service did you
provide to this Company/Agency?
Name of Person to Contact:
Phone Number of Contact:
Email Address of Contact:
3 Name of Company/Agency:
Street Address:
City, State Zip Code:
What Product/Service did you
provide to this Company/Agency?
Name of Person to Contact:
Phone Number of Contact:
Email Address of Contact:
City of Malibu
23825 Stuart Ranch Rd
Malibu, Ca 90265
Plan Review and
Inspection Services
Yolanda Bundy
(310) 804-6648
[email protected]
City of Glendale
633 E. Broadway
Glendale, Ca 91206
Plan Review and
Inspection Services
Ara Sargsyan
(818) 937-8104
[email protected]
City of Carlsbad
1635 Faraday Ave
Carlsbad, Ca 92008
Plan Review and
Inspection Services
Shawn Huff
(442) 339-5338
[email protected]
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
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RFP Submittal Requirement and Acknowledgement
Vendors are required to answer each of the questions listed below. You must indicate below that you have provided this information in your proposal submittal. You must attach additional sheets to your RFP submittal describing in detail the service you are proposing.
RFP Scope of Work Questions
Indicate what page in your
proposal you have
answered this question.
Did you include a signed Affidavit Form with your RFP Submittal?
Yes No
Did you include proof of a valid State of California Civil, Structural, Geotechnical Engineering License.
Did you include proof of a valid Certified Access Specialist (CASp) certification from California Division of State Architect.
Did you include proof of relevance certifications to perform plan review and inspection?
Yes No
Yes No
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Did you attach additional sheets to answer the Background and Recent Experience with Similar Projects information within this RFP?
Yes No
Page ___ of our submittal.
Did you complete a project proposal as described in the Technical Requirements?
Yes No
Did you review all addenda, if any, issued by the City?
Yes No
Did you include resumes of no more than three (3) qualified candidates?
Yes No
Page ___ of our submittal.
Did you include References?
Yes No
Page ___ of our submittal
Are your Wage Rates (Non-Prevailing) Included?
Yes No
Page ___ of our submittal.
Have you included Proposed Alternative Language to City’s Pro Forma Consulting Services Agreement (if applicable)
Yes No
Page ___ of our submittal
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Vendor Name: ____________________________________________________________
RFP Submittal Requirement and Acknowledgement Continued Vendors are required to answer each of the questions listed below. You must indicate below that you have provided this information in your proposal submittal. You must attach additional sheets to your RFP submittal describing in detail the service you are proposing.
RFP Scope of Work Questions
Indicate what page in your
proposal you have answered
this question.
Did you indicate your price to provide the plans review services as indicated in this RFP?
Yes No
Page ___ of our submittal.
Did you describe your experience with plan check review? Yes No
Page ___ of our submittal.
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Vendor Name: ____________________________________________________________
Price Proposal Cost Breakdown To Provide the Services Required in this RFP Description No. of Hours Labor Cost/hr ($) Cost
$ $
$ $
$ $
$ $
Total Price Proposal $
Price Proposal
In accordance with your "Request for Proposal", the following price proposal is submitted to the City of Torrance. We understand that our price submittal is a not to exceed amount and that if we are selected to enter into negotiations with the City the pricing may be adjusted down unless additional services are requested and pricing will be negotiated and adjusted accordingly.
Category Description
(Vendor must attached a full description for each
category explaining what they are proposing) All services must be itemized. Do not bundle.
Proposal Not to Exceed
Amount by Category Description
Building Plan Check** $
Total Amount for Project $
** This review include energy, green building, accessibility, references and all applicable codes and statues.
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
60% of the city's Plan Check Fees
See our proposal Section
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ATTACHMENT 1
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
PROPOSER’S AFFIDAVIT
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
____________________________ being first duly sworn deposes and says:
1. That he/she is the ___________________________ of _____________________________ (Title of Office) (Name of Company)
Hereinafter called “proposer”, who has submitted to the City of Torrance a proposal for
__________________________________________________________________________ (Title of RFP)
2. That the proposal is genuine; that all statements of fact in the proposal are true;
3. That the proposal was not made in the interest or behalf of any person, partnership, company, association, organization or corporation not named or disclosed;
4. That the Proposer did not, directly or indirectly, induce solicit or agree with anyone else to submit a false or sham proposal, to refrain from proposing, or to withdraw his proposal, to raise or fix the proposal price of the Proposer or of anyone else, or to raise or fix any overhead, profit or cost element of the Proposer’s price or the price of anyone else; and did not attempt to induce action prejudicial to the interest of the City of Torrance, or of any other Proposer, or anyone else interested in the proposed contract;
5. That the Proposer has not in any other manner sought by collusion to secure for itself an advantage over the other Proposer or to induce action prejudicial to the interests of the City of Torrance, or of any other Proposer or of anyone else interested in the proposed contract;
6. That the Proposer has not accepted any proposal from any subcontractor or materialman through any proposal depository, the bylaws, rules or regulations of which prohibit or prevent the Proposer from considering any proposal from any subcontractor or material man, which is not processed through that proposal depository, or which prevent any subcontractor or materialman from proposing to any contractor who does not use the facilities of or accept proposals from or through such proposal depository;
7. That the Proposer did not, directly or indirectly, submit the Proposer’s proposal price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulge information or data relative thereto, to any corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, proposal depository, or to any member or agent thereof, or to any individual or group of individuals, except to the City of Torrance, or to any person or persons who have a partnership or other financial interest with said Proposer in its business.
8. That the Proposer has not been debarred from participation in any State or Federal works project.
Dated this ____ day of ________________, 20_____.
_____________________________________
(Proposer Signature)
_____________________________________
(Title)
Isam Hasenin
CEO
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Expedited Plan Check Services for Community Development Department on an as Needed Basis 15 December
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13 Section I- Cover Letter
December 13, 2024
Felipe Segovia, Building Regulations Administrator
City of Torrance– Community Development Department
3031 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90509
Dear Mr. Segovia,
True North Compliance Services Inc. is pleased to present our proposal for Expedited Plan Check Services. Our philosophy and guiding principles are centered around the commitment to providing public agencies with the highest quality of professional consulting services in a timely and cost-effective manner. We take pride in our ability to provide exemplary services and deep technical expertise to our clients.
True North Compliance Services, Inc. was founded and incorporated in California in 2020. True North Compliance is a full -service comprehensive provider of Building, Fire, Planning and Engineering Services including plan review, building inspection, permit technician, building department administration, code enforcement, planning and fire services and other related services. Our proposal is valid for 90 days.
Isam Hasenin is President and CEO of True North and the main contact for the firm. He is authorized to represent, sign and bind True North Compliance Services, Inc. in a contractual agreement with the City of Torrance. His email address is [email protected]., phone number 858-260-0495. We will serve the City of Torrance from our main office in Long Beach less than 30 minutes away from City Hall.
The founder and president of True North Compliance Services, Inc., Isam Hasenin, has developed an impeccable reputation, over his 30 -year career, as a forward -thinking customer services-centric public agency administrator, licensed Civil Engineer and techn ical manager providing high quality responsive service to public agencies and their citizens.
Our team of over 60 highly qualified, licensed/certified plan review engineers, plans examiners, inspectors and permit technicians with many years of experience are ready to serve the needs of the City of Torrance including 7 SE’s, 15 PE’s in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Fire Protection disciplines in addition to experienced and certified plans examiners, inspectors and permit technicians.
We understand the City’s needs for Building and Safety services to augment its staff due to the high level of permit activities and the need to provide high quality, responsive and timely service. Our depth and breadth of resources will allow us to meet the demands and requests of the City in a timely and effective manner. We are able to quickly respond to requests to review building plans and perform inspection services on an as-needed basis. We can respond to fluctuations in workload, as well as requests for expedited project reviews. Our project manager 270
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Our commitment to the City of Torrance is to provide the highest quality Building and Safety services to you and your clients. More specifically, we commit to the following:
1. Unparalleled Building & Safety expertise of team members, and highest quality of plan review and inspection services.
2. Our Director of Operations will serve as the single point of contact for all communication with the City.
3. We will provide the necessary plan review staffing levels to meet the volume of work and level of permit activities.
4. Open line of communications with City staff and managers and permit applicants.
5. Implementation of a rigorous quality assurance program for all services we provide to the City.
6. Availability to work directly with designer and developers to p rovide high quality responsive plan review services and address plan check comments.
7. Create a balance of consistency, conformance, and efficiency in all plan reviews.
8. Daily pick up of plans at City offices (for paper plans).
9. Professionally prepared comment lists with clear reference to applicable code sections.
10. Commitment to reviewing plans within the agreed upon turn-around times.
11. Ability to provide expedited plan review services upon request.
12. Ability to provide plan review staff to work at the City of Torrance Permit Center.
13. Availability to meet virtually and in -person with applicants during pre-application and discretionary phase to provide high level code review.
14. Ability to provide technical support to the Building Official and staff such as training, code adoption, developing technical policies, procedures and review/recommendations for Alternate Materials and Methods Requests (AMMR).
15. Our President, Isam Hasenin will set up regular meetings with the Director and Building Official to discuss process, procedures, technical issues and receive feedback on performance of True North staff.
16. Providing services exclusively to municipal clients, thus avoiding any real or perceived conflict of interest.
I am confident True North Compliance Services, Inc. will meet and exceed the City’s expectations and provide unparalleled high-quality and timely services to the City.
We look forward to working with you and your team and building a long and successful relationship with the City of Torrance.
Sincerely,
Isam Hasenin, MSCE, P.E., CBO, President
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15 Section II- Qualifications/Service
We are excited to present our qualifications to the City of Torrance and look forward to building a successful long-term relationship with the City and provide the highest level of professional consulting services to the City of Torrance.
True North Compliance Services, Inc. is a full-service comprehensive provider of Building, Fire, Engineering and other related services. With four offices in California to serve the City and a staff of over 60 professionals, we are confident we have the depth and breadth of resources to meet the needs of the City of Torrance.
True North Compliance Services’ philosophy, guiding principles and commitment to the City of Torrance are centered on creating a long-term successful partnership with the City and providing the highest quality of service that is timely and responsive to client needs. Our motto is personal attentive service and excellence in the delivery of municipal services. We take the time to listen to our client’s needs and challenges and then come up with creative cost-effective solutions. We keep an open and on-going line of communications with City staff and managers as well as the public and clients. We fully understand and appreciate the fact that time is money for construction projects and every day of delay means added costs of construction and potential loss of tax revenues for the City. We will partner with the Building Official and city staff to achieve creative solutions to challenging development/construction problems that are safe yet reasonable and practical.
Isam’s experience as an active participant in the code development & administration process both on the state and national levels, serving on many technical committees and boards and serving as the Vice Chair of the California Building Standards Commission for 8 years gives him a unique perspective and intimate knowledge of the intent behind any Code provision, thus allowing him to come up with alternative solutions and methods of compliance for unique complex code compliance challenges that don’t fit squarely in the prescriptive provisions of the Code. We pride ourselves on the fact that we can create win-win solutions for code compliance challenges and streamlining of the review and inspection process to expedite the occupancy of facilities.
Scope of Services
We offer the full range of development review & inspection services including Building & Safety services ranging from plan review to inspection and permit technician services and other related services. We have the depth and breadth of resources to perform any and all of the following services:
a. Building Plan Review Services: True North Compliance will provide plan review in compliance with the City of Torrance’s Municipal Code, all applicable federal and state laws 272
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Our plan review covers the following:
i. California Building Code
ii. California Residential Code
iii. Structural Engineering Plan Review will be performed by licensed or graduate Civil or Structural Engineers
iv. Title 24 Energy
v. California Mechanical Code
vi. California Plumbing Code
vii. California Electrical Code
viii. Disabled Access- CASp plan review and/or site surveys, inspections and reports. ix. Green Building and Energy Conservation
x. OSHPD-3 reviews and certification
xi. California Fire Code
xii. California Title 25
xiii. Preliminary review of discretionary applications (Conditional-Use Permits and conditions of Approval) for significant code compliance issues that may impact the overall design and planning approval of the project.
xiv. Review of Floodplain provisions where required.
xv. Review of soils conditions and other geotechnical hazards such as fault zones, liquefactions, etc.
xvi. Civil Engineering (grading, drainage, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), MWELO, and Low Impact Development (Hydromodification); Sustainable Use Standard Mitigation Program (SUSMP), permit requirements related to the Management Stormwater System (MS4 permit). xvii. Review/recommendations for Alternate Materials and Methods Requests (AMMR). xviii. Code adoption, Local Amendments and Ordinances.
b. Inspection Services: True North Compliance has the capabilities to provide inspection and reinspection for compliance with all applicable codes, standards and regulations including: California Building Code; California Residential Code; California Plumbing Code; California Mechanical Code; California Electrical Code; California Fire Code; California Energy Code; California Green Building Standards Code; California Disabled Access Regulations; California Title 25, Mobile Home Parks, as locally adopted and am ended. Our inspection staff is certified by the International Code Council or other appropriate entities in accordance with AB717 and possess many years of building code inspection experience with a municipality or a private municipal consultant. Our inspectors have extensive construction and trade experience in addition to their Code knowledge, allowing for a practical approach to applying Code provisions during the inspection process.
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17 c. Building Official Services: When requested, True North Compliance will provide a qualified certified and experienced Building Official. The individual will report to the Community Development Director and provide supervision and direction to the Building & Safety Division staff, code administration and interpretations, develop policies and ordinances, interface with customers, City staff and elected officials , and perform related administrative functions as assigned.
d. Counter & Administrative Services: True North Compliance has the capabilities to provide counter and administrative services as needed by the City. Our staff will provide technical support and application of City policies, methods and practices to support professional engineering, plan review, planning, and building and safety staff. Our Counter Technician has knowledge of construction terms and operations, development and building codes required to process plans and permits along with government functions and processes. Review permit application for completeness, perform fee calculations, route plans, verify approvals and conditions and issue permits. Use the City’s permitting system to file permit applications, calculate fees, research zoning and planning requirements, enter approvals and route plans to appropriate divisions and departments. Maintain communications with applicants, interested parties, property owners, homeowner associations, various governmental agencies, and other City departments. Respond to inquiries about projects from residents and applicants.
e. Code Enforcement Services: True North Compliance has the capabilities to provide Code Enforcement and Housing services and assist the City of Torrance in the enforcement of applicable Zoning codes, Building codes, Housing codes, public nuisance codes and State health & safety codes . Our Code Enforcement Officers have extensive experience and capabilities in the following areas: Code enforcement program review and analysis ; Code enforcement inspections ; Preparing administrative remedies including administrative citations; Conducting administrative hearings; Preparing program documentation and staff reports as well as committee or Council presentations; Testifying on behalf of clients in criminal court; License and permit application revi ew and processing; Coordination of activities with multiple departments including Building, Planning, Community Development, Police and City Attorney; Providing information on municipal regulations to property owners, residents, businesses, the general public, as well as to other departments and divisions.
f. Fire Plan Review & Inspection Services: True North Compliance has the capabilities to provide plan review and/or inspection for the State regulated occupancies such as private schools and clinics (OSHPD 3), to determine compliance with City and State codes and regulations including but not limited to locally adopted fire related ordinances and amendments of the local Municipal Code; California Fire Code; California Building Code; California Residential Code; California Title 19, California Wild Land Urban Interface regulations, review for fire apparatus access, water supply requirements, fire flow requirements, etc. Typically, fire review will include review of building plans for code compliance, as well as review of fire plans (fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, NFPA standards, etc.)
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18 g. City Engineering Services: True North Compliance has the capabilities to provide plan review and inspection of Civi l/public improvements projects from one small lot to large subdivisions. Our experts bring an extensive history of review of a broad range of projects in all engineering/civil disciplines such as review of grading, subdivision and topographic maps; examining existing and proposed contour lines, spot elevations, pad and finish floor elevations; review of hydrology reports and maps; review of low impact development measures to comply with the requirements of NPDES; review of erosion and sediment control plans for proposed BMPs. Our licensed land surveyors have extensive experience in reviewing tentative and final maps, lot line mergers, lot line adjustments, certificate of compliance, dedications, vacations, and easements. Our map reviewers have the expertise to review applications, maps, legal descriptions, deeds, and related documents as well as provide redline documents and corrections. We can also write conditions of approval to be imposed on tentative maps.
h. Planning Services: True North Compliance has the capabilities to provide Planning, Zoning and Environmental services. Our staff serve as an extension of City staff and function as the project manager on assigned planning projects while protecting the interests of the City and its residents throughout the life of each assigned development project. This could include managing projects from the planning entitlement phase through construction; Perform technical review and evaluation of a wide variety of land de velopment, subdivision, building permit and use permit applications; Process development applications in accordance with local policies and ordinances, make recommendations, and enforce mitigation monitoring and compliance with City ordinances; Prepare wri tten project analyses and reports including identifying appropriate land use policy, design, fiscal issues and environmental requirements; Conduct site inspections to determine if projects are in compliance with laws, regulations, conditions of approval, o rdinances, and make recommendations regarding changes; Prepare and update various planning documents such as the City’s General Plan, Specific Plans, ordinances, resolutions, codes, and related planning studies and reports; Provide technical advice and make clear, well organized presentations.
i. Special Projects - Our management team and staff can participate in a variety of special projects, as needed. These projects may include, but not limited to, analysis of processes and procedures; Business process re -engineering, fee studies; Review and recommendations of permitting software; Preparation of engineered plan detail s; Conducting training on a variety of code -related topics ; Interim or permanent Building Official duties ; Preparation of documents/handouts; Public presentation to community groups, City Committees or Council.
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19 Customer Service Commitment
Our singular focus on our motto “personal attentive service and excellence in the delivery of our services” allowed us to become the go-to provider for most of our clients. The common denominator for our success serving our clients is the absolute focus on delivering high quality, responsive and timely services. We will partner with city staff, applicants and designers to come up with practical common-sense solutions to difficult code compliance challenges. Our team is available to handle questions and issues raised by City staff and/or the applicants throughout the day. Our managers are available around the clock to handle whatever needs our clients might have. We keep an open line of communications with staff and applicants to streamline and expedite the review and approval of projects being reviewed. Our customer service commitment includes the following elements:
1. Application of the code in a reasonable practical yet safe manner, and understanding and applying the spirit and intent of the code whenever needed.
2. Our plan review philosophy is to perform a thorough and accurate plan review during the first submittal in order to avoid new comments and delays during subsequent review cycles and frustrating the applicants and designers.
3. Open lines of communication with the Building Official and other city managers and staff to ensure efficient and high level of customer service.
4. When an applicant disputes plan check comments, our plan check staff is trained and instructed to quickly elevate the issues to our QC manager to work toward quick and effective resolution of the issues.
5. Implementation of our “Express Recheck By Appointment” system to enhance customer service and expedite approval of projects.
6. Office hours: our staff is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am- 5:00 pm to respond to phone calls and email inquiries.
7. We respond to phone calls and emails no later than the next business day and in most cases on the same business day.
8. Our plan check staff is available, during regular business hours, to discuss and clarify plan check issues with applicants, designers, owners and consultants. Resolution of code issues may be performed by telephone, or meetings, prior to resubmitting corrected plans and documents.
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20 Section III- Organization and Team Members
Principal/Project Leader
For this contract, Isam Hasenin, P.E., C.B.O., will serve as Principal/Team Lead and will serve as the main point of contact of True North Compliance Services, Inc. staff and the City of Torrance. Isam will ensure that services are delivered in accordance with the Scope of Services established by the City and the Consultant Services Agreement.
Isam will maintain an open line of communications with City of Torrance Building Official and other managers as well as project applicants and design teams. He will provide oversight and management of all True North’s staff assigned to City projects.
Isam will be available for meetings at the City office. He will be available to discuss complex code compliance/interpretation questions or process/procedural issues with the Building Official and design team members as the needs arise. He will provide technical or administrative training and participate in any special assignments or meetings at City managers direction.
Isam has 30 years of experience in code enforcement and building department administration and technical review and inspections. Mr. Hasenin has the perfect mix of public sector experience and private sector experience managing both small and large operations. He has deep understanding and appreciation for the challenges and demands of local municipalities in meeting the needs and expectations of their citizens and applicants for building permits.
Project Manager/Director of Operations
Amar Hasenin, Director of Operations for True North will serve as the day-to-day operational and technical manager for the City of Torrance projects. He will assign and monitor the workload of staff, quality of reviews and timeliness of the review process. He will be available to discuss code compliance/interpretation questions or process/procedural issues with the Building Official and his staff as the needs arise. He will provide technical and administrative training and participate in any special assignments or meetings at City managers direction. Amar has over 10 years of experience as a design engineer, plan check engineer, and regional manager in Southern California. He has served as a the Bau Area Regional Manager for a third-party building department services provider prior to joining True North. He is a highly competent plan review engineer and technical expert in the application of the California Codes and a certified Plans Examiner and Inspector by ICC.
Amar is an effective manager of building operations and managing the needs of our public agency partners and delivering high quality, responsive and timely service.
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21 Lead Structural Plan Check Engineer
Gary Ho, SE, will serve as the Lead Structural Plan Check Engineer. He is an experienced, licensed structural engineer. He is currently the Senior Structural Plan Review Engineer for True North Compliance. Gary has a master’s degree in structural engineering and many years of experience designing and reviewing the entire range of buildings and unique structures such as high rise, mixed-use, concrete parking structures, complex public buildings, heavy industrial, refineries, nuclear power plants, etc. He will work closely with City staff to ensure high quality and timely reviews and answer questions and handle complex issues.
Lead Building Plan Check Engineer/CASp Plan Reviewer
Bachar Koujah, PE, CASp will serve as the Lead Building Plan Review Engineer. He is an experienced, licensed Civil Engineer. Bachar has over 20 years of experience as a plan check engineer for multiple jurisdictions where he reviewed the entire range of projects from residential remodels to complex new homes, tenant improvements and new commercial, office and multi-family projects. Bachar is a multi-discipline reviewer and can review building, MEP and grading disciplines. He provides high quality reviews and excellent customer service and is always ready to offer solutions and ideas on how to comply with code provisions.
Lead Geotechnical Engineer
Lauren Doyle will serve as the Lead Geotechnical Plan Review Engineer. Lauren is an experienced licensed Geotechnical Engineer in California with extensive experience in Southern CA. We collaborated with Lauren for the review of many complex hillside developments in the City of Malibu.
Project Team
Our team is comprised of over 60 highly qualified and experienced Plan Check Engineers, Plans Examiners, Building Inspectors and Permit Technicians able to handle reviews, inspections and permit processing for all aspects of the Building Services. Our team members have many years of experience working for public agencies in California. Our staff is licensed and/or certified in all disciplines including Licensed Structural Engineers, Licensed Civil, MEP Engineers, ICC Certified Building Plan Reviewers, Licensed Fire Protection Engineers, Certified HazMat Specialists, ICC Certified Plans Examiners, ICC Certified Fire Plan Reviewers, ICC Certified Building Officials and ICC Certified Permit Technicians. Our team is capable of reviewing and inspecting the entire spectrum of projects submitted to the City from single-family homes to highly complex high-rise hotels and large office buildings, mixed-use projects, R&D lab facilities, biotech buildings, data centers, distribution centers, large scale solar farms, complex tenant improvements and public buildings. Below is a table of key staff who will be assigned to work on City of Torrance projects. Resumes of key staff are included in the Appendix. 278
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Name & Role Experience & Credentials
Isam Hasenin, PE, CBO,
MSCE
President & Building Official
30+ years experience
CA Licensed Professional Engineer Certified: Building Official, Building Plans Examiner
Amar Hasenin
Project Manager/
Director of Operations
10+ years experience
Certified: Commercial Building Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, Plumbing Plans Examiner, Plumbing Inspector, Accessibility Plans Examiner, Accessibility Inspector
Gary Ho, SE, PE
Structural Review Engr.
30+ years experience
CA Licensed Professional & Structural Engineer
Allen Lang, SE, PE
Structural Review Engr.
20+ years experience
CA Licensed Professional & Structural Engineer
Daniel Lee, SE, PE
Structural Review Engr.
20+ years experience
CA Licensed Professional & Structural Engineer
Edward Alexanian, SE, PE
Structural Review Engr.
30+ years experience
CA Licensed Professional & Structural Engineer
Henry Hadidi, SE, PE
Lead Structural Review Engr.
30+ years experience
CA Licensed Professional & structural Engineer
Bachar Koujah, PE, CASp
Lead Building Plan Review
Engineer
20+ years experience
CA Licensed Professional Engineer
Certified Accessibility Specialist; Certified Plans Examiner Lauren Doyel, GE
Geotechnical Engineer
10+ years experience
CA Licensed Professional Geotechnical Engineer
Scot Weise, PE
Building Plan Review Engr.
15+ years experience
CA Licensed Professional Engineer, ICC Certified Plans Examiner Djordje Pavlovic, PE
Structural Review Engr.
20+ years experience
Licensed Professional & Structural Engineer
Mohammed Elassad, PE
Building Plan Review Engr.
20+ years experience
CA Licensed Professional Engineer, ICC Certified Plans Examiner Alaa Atassi
Building Plan Review Engr.
5+ years experience
ICC Certified Plans Examiner
Areli Sanchez
Building Plan Review Engr.
5+ years experience
ICC Certified Plans Examiner
Bryan Montes
Building Plan Review Engr.
5+ years experience
ICC Certified Plans Examiner
Richard Moreno
Senior Plans Examiner
10+ years experience
ICC Certified Plans Examiner
Ali Almurshid
Building Plan Review Engr.
5 years experience
BS in Civil Engineering
Mehmet Amiroglu 3+ years experience
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Ed Dion
Building Plan Review Engr.
10 years experience
BS in Civil Engineering
Jasmine Safaqa
Building Plan Review Engr.
3 years experience
BS in Civil Engineering
Tim Shell, PE
Civil Plan Review Engr.
30 years experience
CA Licensed Professional Engineer
Jamal Naji, PE
Civil Plan Review Engr.
25 years experience
CA Licensed Professional Engineer
Ahmad Erikat, EIT
Civil Plan Review Engr.
15 years experience
EIT Certificate
Ali Soheili, PE
MP Plan Review Engineer
20+ years experience
CA Licensed Engineer; ICC Certified Plans Examiner
Hassan Itani, PE
MP Plan Review Engineer
10+ years experience
CA Licensed Engineer; ICC Certified Plans Examiner
Amir Amiri, PE
Electrical Plan Review
Engineer
20+ years experience
CA Licensed Professional Engineer; ICC Certified Plans Examiner Kevin Ybarra
Electrical Plans Examiner
20+ years experience
ICC Certified Plans Examiner
Dan Larsen, CASp
CASp Plan Reviewer/Insp.
20+ years experience Certified Accessibility Specialist Gabriel Reza
Lead Fire Plan Reviewer
10+ years experience
Certified Fire Plans Examiner
Doug Evans, FPE
Fire Protection Engineer
20+ years experience
CA Licensed Fire Protection Engineer
Bob Scott
Fire Plans Examiner
25+ years experience
Fire Plan Review and Former Fire Marshal; Fire Inspector II, Building Inspector, Building Plans Examiner
Kevin Shin
Fire Plans Examiner
15 years experience
Fire Plan Review, Fire Marshal; Fire Inspector II, Building Inspector, Building Plans Examiner
William Barranon
Manager, Inspection Services
30+ years experience
George Lockfort
Senior Combination Inspector
30+ years experience Over 15 ICC Certifications including Plans Examiner, combination inspector
Duncan McLane
Combination Inspector
25+ years experience with multiple certifications
Tom Graham
Combination Inspector
25+ years experience
ICC Certified Building Inspector, ICC Certified Residential Inspector
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Combination Inspector
30+ years experience ICC Certified Building Inspector
Charles Valaer
Combination Inspector
20+ years experience
ICC Certified: Building Inspector, Combination Inspector
Joe Harris
Combination Inspector
20+ years experience
Rene Avela
Senior Combination
Inspector/Plans Examiner
30+ years experience
ICC Certified: Building Inspector, Combination Inspector Randy Kilburn
Senior Combination Inspector
30+ years experience
ICC Certified: Building Inspector, Combination Inspector Marco Stutts
Combination Inspector
5+ years experience
Brenda Sylvester
Combination Inspector
25+ years experience
Alexandra Street
Lead Permit Technician
Supervising Permit Technician
Roy Kim
Permit Technician
Permit Technician
Jesica Miner
Permit Technician
Permit Technician
Cierra Smith
Permit Technician
Permit Technician
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26 Section IV- Methodology & Work Approach
Our established internal procedures and policies will ensure that we provide the City of Torrance the highest quality, accurate, timely, and responsive service. Our goal is to provide consistent and uniform service, eliminate errors and confusion and ensure compliance with the City’s standards, policies, interpretations, and procedures. To that end, we have the following established procedures for each of the services we offer:
Plan Review Procedures
The following approach and procedures will apply to Plan Review Services. It may be adjusted to better accommodate the specific needs of the City of Torrance:
1. All document/plan reviews shall be based on the City of Torrance Municipal Code, applicable federal and state laws and regulations, Title 24 California Code of Regulations, and the City’s Building & Safety Division plan review standards and policies. Plan review shall cover structural, fire and life safety, architectural, accessibility, OSHPD -3, energy conservation, green building, grading, plumbing, mechanical and electrical installations.
2. We will pick up plans at the City of Torrance Permit Center within 24 hours of notification or upload immediately into our cloud-based database for electronic submittals.
3. Review all plan check applications for accuracy and make all necessary revisions to such items as description, square footage, type of construction, occupancy and uses.
4. Format plan review comment lists to compliment the style and requirements of the City of Torrance.
5. Prepare a standard template specific to the City of Torrance to identify specific requirements and items of interest and focus to the City Building & Safety Division.
6. Our plan review philosophy is to perform a thorough and complete review during the first submittal of plans in order to avoid new comments on any subsequent submittals.
7. Open lines of communication with the Building Official and other City managers and staff to ensure accuracy in enforcing City policies, procedures and regulations.
8. Conduct plan reviews within the agreed upon turn-around times established by the City of Torrance.
9. Our team is available to review projects on an expedited basis within the designated turn - around times.
10. Review deferred submittals and revisions within assigned due dates.
11. Email plan check comments to designated Building staff and provide pertinent building/project data and information required on permit application. Building/project data 283
27 such as description of work, type of construction, uses, occupancy classification, floor area, number of stories, etc. will be provided on the transmittal letter.
12. Supply hard copy or electronic plan review comment, approval letters, and project invoices as required by the City of Torrance.
13. When final review is approved, we will deliver two final sets of approved plans with approval stamps and signatures to the City within 24 (twenty -four) hours of final review and approval.
14. Be available, during regular business hours, to discuss and clarify plan check issues with applicants, designers, owners and consultants. Resolution of code issues may be performed by telephone, or meetings, prior to resubmitting corrected plans and documents.
15. Any plan check issues not resolved between the reviewer and the architect/engineer of record after the second review cycle will be quickly elevated to our QC Manager who will in turn discuss with the Building Official and come up with resolution to the outstanding issues.
16. Communicate and/or meet with the applicant, architect, engineer, other City departments or agencies, as necessary to assist with plan review responses.
17. Participate in pre-submittal meetings during preliminary design or working drawing stages to provide high level code review and discussion to ensure a smooth and timely plan review process.
18. Our President, Isam Hasenin will be available to provide technical support and advice to the Building Official, and city staff and managers related to code application and rev iew of Requests for Alternate materials and Methods, administrative aspects of the department, permit fee analysis, preparing local amendments and ordinances and similar services.
19. We will utilize the City’s Permit Tracking System to enter and monitor plan -checking information into the portal.
20. We have a fully automated web-based project tracking system to enter and track all projects assigned by the City. City staff and managers can access the system anytime to check the backlog, status and due dates of any project. They can also review copies of comment lists prepared by our staff. If the City agrees, we can provide access to applicants so they can check status of their projects online without having to call the City or come to the Building & Safety counter. Here is a screen shot of the plan log screen:
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28 Electronic Plan Review
True North Compliance Services is able to receive, process, plan review, markup and approval stamp plans electronically and return the electronic plans back to the City. In fact, over 75% of our reviews currently are performed electronically using the Bluebeam platform.
More specifically:
1. We will adhere to the City’s Electronic Plan Review guidelines and policies.
2. We are able to receive and route submittal documents utilizing cloud storage (Box, SharePoint, Drop Box, etc.) links or any other preferred method of the City.
3. Our staff will use Blue Beam to perform the review or other City-required platform.
4. We will provide redline mark ups on the plans with Blue Beam. Then transferring a marked-up image of the plans onto the plan review comments. This process will simplify the comments for the applicant resulting in less plan review iterations.
5. When the plan check and recheck processes are complete and the plans and corresponding documentation are deemed in full code compliance, we will sign and stamp the electronic plan set and corresponding documents.
6. Our entire team is equipped with latest technology (highspeed computers, multiple large monitors, latest version of Blue Beam, access to cloud storage, etc.) to easily perform plan reviews electronically.
Plan Check Turn-Around Times
We commit to meeting the City’s turn -around times on all projects reviewed by our team. Our web -based project tracking system allows both our reviewers and permit technicians to stay on top of project due dates. Expedited plan reviews will be completed in half the time frames listed below.
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* “Express Rechecks By Appointment”
We are pleased and excited to offer the City of Torrance our new and innovative solution to expedite and streamline the recheck process. The program, “Express Recheck By Appointment” is a revolutionary approach to expedite the recheck process, minimize the number of review cycles, reduce frustrations and miscommunications between applicants and plan checkers and reduce the workload of City staff in intaking, routing and tracking of the many cycles of plan check and rechecks on submitted projects. The program will be offered at no additional cost to the applicant or City. The service applies to the vast majority of projects reviewed by our staff.
Once the applicant is ready for the recheck, he/she will contact True North Office to schedule the “Express Recheck By Appointment”. The appointment will be scheduled within 48 hours of the request. Our plan reviewer will perform the recheck over video-conferencing meeting and sign off items completed.
Building Inspection Services
True North Compliance Services, Inc. is pleased to offer excellent on-call Building Inspection Services to the City of Torrance. Our inspectors have extensive construction and trade experience in addition to their Code knowledge, allowing for a practical approach to applying Code provisions during the inspection process. Similar to our Plan Review process, our inspectors employ the following procedures to maximize project success. These procedures may be adjusted to better accommodate your jurisdiction.
1. Become familiar with the inspection style and requirements of the City of Torrance.
PLAN CHECK TYPE 1ST
REVIEW
(working
days)
RE-
CHECKS*
(working
days)
Residential Solar & ESS 2 2
Single-family Dwellings 10 5
Commercial, Industrial and
Multi-Family Projects
10 5
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30 2. Provide inspection services and assure that construction complies with plans and is in compliances with the most recently adopted codes, policies, and procedures.
3. Perform inspections on construction projects to verify compliance with City of Torrance Municipal Code and State codes and regulations: California Building Code, Residential Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, Fire Code, Energy Code, Green Building Standards Code, Disabled Access Regulations, and Title 25; Mobile Home Parks regulations; State Water Resource Control Board regulations related to storm water pollution prevention; Sound Transmission Control regulations; and, locally adopted building ordinances and amendments thereof.
4. Inspect for compliance with applicable conditions of approval set forth by the City's Community Development Department, Planning Commission, and/or City Council.
5. Inspectors will possess and maintain necessary certifications required to perform inspections.
6. Be equipped with all necessary tools needed to perform inspections, including a complete set of current code books.
7. Assist in the coordination of job site conferences with technical consultants, engineers, architects, representatives of the owner, equipment manufacturers, and subcontractors to review project requirements, and clarify or resolving any questions or proble ms prior to commencing work.
8. Prepare inspection notices of noncompliance on incorrect construction methods or material found during inspection; confer with contractor or representative regarding construction methods and procedures as they relate to compliance with plans and specifications.
9. Maintain a record of non -complying items and follow up to achieve resolution of such items. Record all significant construction -related activities and events such as work completed to provide a chronological and factual history of inspection on assigned construction projects.
10. Engage with Building & Safety Division staff to understand the City’s permitting process, forms, policies, and clients.
11. Adapt to the City’s needs to allow for easy integration into the day -to-day inspection operations.
12. Communicate daily with the City’s Principal Building Inspector for assignments and to identify potential issues.
13. Coordinate with various City and County agencies and departments and other governmental agencies providing services, and/or having jurisdiction over any aspect of a development project.
14. Maintain contact while in the field to answer questions, reschedule inspections, and support City staff.
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31 15. Serve as a resource and provide information on City regulations to property owners, residents, businesses, the general public and other City departments.
16. Build a rapport with frequent contractors and teams on continuing projects.
17. Update the City’s permit tracking software as necessary, including transferring all applicable field notes.
18. Perform and/or attend on-site and in-office preconstruction meetings as required.
19. Communicate and/or meet with applicants, contractors, engineers, architects, etc., as necessary to assist with corrections and general project questions.
Permit Processing Services
True North Compliance Services, Inc. believes that the permit technician position is one of the toughest positions in the Building & Safety Division. Being at the counter all day long handling customer contacts, questions and issues is challenging, especially as we experience the high volume of work and high customer traffic at the public counter. That’s why we believe it takes a certain type of perso nality to be successful at the position. It’s someone who is pleasant, calm, patient, has excellent interpersonal skills and ability to use automation systems. We are pleased to offer staff who meet these criteria and qualifications. More specifically, the permit technician will:
1. Enter permit data into the automated database.
2. Research, compile and prepare various limited reports and presentation graphics.
3. Assist the general public at the front counter or by phone regarding building, planning and engineering permit requirements, plan check fees, plan check filing procedures and processing, and permit status.
4. Research information for public.
5. Accept permit applications and collect permit fees.
6. Review and evaluate plans for completeness and for conformance with ordinances and department standards, policies and guidelines.
7. Review plans for conditions of prior approval.
8. Route plans to other city departments for review.
9. Approve minor permits.
10. Research and respond to public inquiries.
11. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co -workers, City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
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32 12. Perform related duties as assigned.
13. Utilize City electronic and paper files to research previous and/or related permits.
14. Review permit application for completeness, perform fee calculations, route plans, verify approvals and conditions and issue permits.
15. Provide excellent service to all customers from a homeowner to large developers and designers.
16. Have excellent interpersonal skills, calm demeanor, patient and be a good listener
Quality Control Program
True North Compliance’s core values in delivering municipal services are: Ethics, Transparency, Collaboration, Empathy, Customer-Centric service, Communications, and Fiscal Prudence. High quality service, professionalism and excellence in the delivery of municipal services are at the core of what True North Compliance stands for. We share the City’s commitment to delivering responsive and timely service without compromising the quality of the service. To that end, we developed and implemented a rigorous internal quality control and assurance program for all of our services. Here are the major components of our quality control program:
Plan Review and Counter Services
Our established internal intake, plan review, quality control and customer contact procedures ensure that submittals are properly coordinated, tracked and managed. Our plan tracking procedures are designed to track each submittal throughout the review process and maintain accurate and comprehensive records for each submittal. To accomplish this goal, we f ollow this procedure:
1. We monitor our staff’s performance and interaction with customers at the counter by having customer surveys available for the applicants to complete. We will also randomly call applicants who received our service to check on their satisfaction with the ser vices received from our staff. We will monitor phone calls and produce period reports of customer satisfaction. We will train and provide feedback to our staff related to their customer service skills.
2. Once we receive a project for review from the City, our document control staff screens and logs the project into our internal project tracking s ystem with all appropriate information such as description, scope, review disciplines, Building Department staff, design team contact person and due dates.
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33 3. Our QC Manager will perform an initial cursory review of the project to determine if there are any major code compliance issues that may require immediate discussion with the Building & Safety Division staff and/or design team, then depending on the complexity of the project, assigns to appropriate True North plan review engineers/plans examiners.
4. Plans are assigned to engineers or plans examiners for each of the required disciplines with notes from the QC manager
5. Once the plan review is complete, True North QC Manager will perform quality control of the project by reviewing the project and comments prepared by the assigned plan review engineer/plans examiner.
6. Following the QC phase, final comments will be generated and sent to the Building & Safety Division staff and designated design team member.
Inspection Services
Similar to our plan check quality control program, we have a rigorous internal quality control and assurance program for our inspection services. Main elements of our program include:
1. Rigorous hiring program to ensure that we only hire highly competent professional and friendly inspectors who believe in True North’s core values and guiding principles.
2. Thorough on-boarding and training program for our team.
3. On-going technical training on latest codes, interpretations, technology and construction methods and techniques.
4. Regular staff meetings to communicate policies, procedures and provide directions.
5. Regular feedback loop on staff performance.
6. Announced and un-announced audits of inspectors by our Chief of Inspections.
7. Regular feedback meetings with City’s Building Official and staff to obtain feedback and input on our staff’s performance.
8. Periodic calls to contractors to seek feedback on performance of our inspection staff.
9. Regular meetings with our inspectors to evaluate performance, offer critique and corrective actions if necessary.
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34 Transition and Implementation Plan
Our managers and staff are highly experienced in transitioning services from other consultants.
We have successfully and effectively transitioned services from other consultants for our current clients such as City of the Del Mar, Carlsbad, Dana Point, Malibu , Redwood City, San Bruno and others. We are prepared to immediately engage with the City of Torrance’s Building Official and other City staff to initiate the transition process. Elements of our implementation plan would include the following steps:
1. Our President and Director of Operations will hold an initial implementation meeting with the Chief Building Official and his staff as soon as the contract is signed to gain an insight on current key issues, challenges and needs of the Building & Safety Division.
2. Tour the City’s Building Services operation and meet and greet with manager/staff of City departments that are involved in the development review and permitting process.
3. Meet with Planning Division managers to review current applications for discretionary review to gain insight of upcoming construction projects and key project conditions.
4. We would collect all policies and procedures of the Building & Safety Division’s plan review and inspection process.
5. We would provide internal training to our staff on City of Torrance process, technical policies and other applicable local ordinances and regulations.
6. We will establish internal policy manual for City of Torrance plan review and inspection process to ensure our staff follows established procedures and local ordinances and regulations.
7. Set up the process and procedures for plan pick-up, delivery and return of plans.
8. Train our staff on the City’s permitting software system.
9. We would develop standardized plan review checklists specific for the City of Torrance.
10. Process and deliver projects during the last week of transition to test the system and tweak as necessary.
11. Our President, Isam Hasenin will set up regular meetings with the Chief Building Official and other City managers to discuss process, procedures, technical issues and receive feedback on the performance of True North staff.
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35 Section V- Fee Proposal
True North Compliance Services is pleased to propose the following competitive fees for the services listed. Additional services not listed below may be negotiated.
Our pricing reflects our commitment to delivering the highest quality responsive and timely service to the City of Torrance. These include:
Reduced plan review turnaround times.
Ability to expedite plan review at the request of the City Building Official.
Implementation of established electronic plan review processes.
Highly qualified staff compensated commensurate with their duties and responsibilities.
PLAN REVIEW SERVICES
True North proposes charging 60% of the Plan Review Fees collected by the city. Our fee covers the initial review, and all rechecks. as well as all shipping and delivery of plans to/from City Hall.
Expedited Plan Services: 1.4 x the plan check fees above.
Revisions/Deferred Submittals/RFIs: Hourly per the Table below.
Additional Services: The following hourly rate table applies to on-site staffing services and/or additional services included in our Scope of Services that may be required by the City of Torrance. Our hourly rates are all-inclusive and include salaries, overhead, benefits, PTO, etc.
Hourly Rates for Additional Services
Position Hourly Rate
Interim Certified Building Official $165.00
Plan Review Engineer $135.00
Senior Plan Review Engineer $150.00
Structural Engineer I $140.00
Structural Engineer II $155.00
Licensed Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering
Geologist
$145.00
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36 Licensed Fire Protection Engineer $150.00
Certified Plans Examiner I $110.00
Certified Plans Examiner II $125.00
Building/Housing Inspector I $110.00
Building/Housing Inspector II $120.00
Senior Building/Housing Inspector $135.00
Code Enforcement Officer $105.00
Senior Code Enforcement Officer $130.00
CASp Plan Reviewer/Inspector $135.00
Fire Plan Reviewer/Inspector I $115.00
Fire Plan Reviewer/Inspector II $130.00
Grading/Public Improvements Plan Review Engineer I $135.00 Grading/Public Improvements Plan Review Engineer
II
$155.00
Planner $145.00
Senior Planner $165.00
Principal Planner $180.00
Permit Technician I $80.00
Permit Technician II $95.00
Administrative Assistant $70.00
- Overtime for on-site staffing will be charged at 140% of the rates above. - Mileage for tasks related to requested scope such as inspections or site visits will be charged at the current IRS mileage rate measured from City Hall. - Inspections outside of the City’s business hours will be charged at 140% of rates above with a 3-hour minimum.
- Incidental expenses will be charged at cost.
- Annual increases subject to the Consumer Price index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) for the Los Angeles area (April to April).
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37 Section VI- References & Recent Project History
Our client base reflects a wide diversity of geography, size and construction project types ranging from coastal cities like the City of Del Mar, Malibu, Huntington Beach and Dana Point to large cities with a wide range of construction projects like the City of San Jose and Los Angeles County. In addition, we have many mid-size urban cities with a high concentration of high tech and biotech projects and a mix of infill multifamily projects like Redwood City, Burlingame, Pasadena, and Carlsbad. We have clients throughout the state. However, we maintain our boutique style and feel by providing personal attentive service and being responsive and available to our clients and their customers. This is a testament to the impeccable reputation of our president and team members and ability to deliver the level and quality of service expected by our public agency partners. Here is a sampling of our clients and the scope of services provided.
Client Dates Services Provided
City of Malibu
Yolanda Bundy, PE, Chief Building Official
23825 Stuart Ranch Rd, Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 804-6648, [email protected]
2021-
Current
Plan review & Inspection services
City of Huntington Beach
Jasmine Daley, Chief Building Official
2000 Main St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 375-5147, [email protected]
2021-
Current
Plan review & Inspection services
City of Dana Point
Brenda Wisneski, Director of Community
Development Department
33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 248-3560, [email protected]
2021-
Current
Plan review & Inspection services
City of Pasadena
Jesse De Anda, Building Official
Planning & Community Development
175 Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 744-7138, [email protected]
2020-
Current
Plan review & Inspection services
City of La Habra
Susan Kim, Community and Economic
Development Director 110 E La Habra
Blvd, La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 383-4100, [email protected]
2020-
Current
Plan review & Inspection services
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38 City of Glendale
Ara Sargsyan, Building Official
633 E. Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 937-8104, [email protected]
2023-
Current
Plan review & Inspection services
County of Los Angeles
Fouad Barakat, Principal Engineer
4801 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90022
626-674-9021, [email protected]
2020-
Current Plan review services
City of San Jose
Lisa Joiner, Chief Building Official
200 E. Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 535-7757, [email protected]
2023-
Current
Plan review & Inspection services
City of Redwood City
Christina McTaggart, Building Official
1017 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 780-7228, [email protected]
2020-
Current
Plan review & Inspection services
City of San Bruno
Darcy Axiaq, Building Official
567 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 616-7020, [email protected]
2021-
Current
Plan review & Inspection services
City of Burlingame
Neda Zayer, Director of Community Development
501 Primrose Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 558-7253, [email protected]
2021-
Current
Plan review & Inspection services
City of Carlsbad
Shawn Huff. Building Official, Community
Development Department
1635 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(442) 339-5338, [email protected]
2022-
Current
Plan Review, Inspection and Permit
processing services
City of Del Mar
Karen Brindley, Director of Planning Dept.
1050 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 442-2512, [email protected]
2020-
Current
Building Official, Plan Review,
Inspection and Permit processing
services
City of San Marcos
David Yorba, Chief Building Official
1 Civic Center Dr., San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 744-1050 x3243, [email protected]
2022-
Current
Building Official, Plan Review,
Inspection and Permit processing
services
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39 Recent Project History
Our team members have performed reviews and/or inspections of thousands of projects over their long careers including hundreds of projects of variety of sizes and occupancies during their tenure with True North Compliance Services. True North has been a trusted partner for our clients to review the most complex high profile or sensitive projects including highly complex custom homes in Malibu and Dana Point to a large, enclosed IC-Hockey Arena for Riverside County, 30-story high rise mixed-use building in San Jose, multiple 5 or 6 story over concrete podiums mixed-use buildings in Pasadena, La Habra, Dana Point and Redwood City. In addition, we just started the review of a large $2-Billion complex of life sciences buildings in Burlingame which will include multiple high-rise buildings, many hazardous occupancy labs and other uses.
We also reviewed multiple hotels, educational buildings for universities and OSHPD-3 clinics.
Below is a listing of a few recent projects our team reviewed. We can provide many more if requested by the City.
1. Coachella Valley Sports Arena - Riverside County, CA: The arena serves as a multi-use facility for sporting events, concerts, and various exhibition-type events. The arena consists of two assembly seating areas, a primary seating bowl and practice ice arena. True North Compliance Services provided the Building, MEP, and Fire Protection plan review for the arena.
Occupancy: A-4, A-3, A-2, B, M and S-2
Type of Construction: I-B Fully Sprinklered
Floor Area: 560,000 square feet
Number of Stories: 4
Valuation: $250 Million
City of Chula Vista
Shayne Wagner, Chief Building Official
276 Fourth Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619)409-1960, [email protected]
2022-
Current
Building Official, Plan Review,
Inspection and Permit processing
services
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40 2. BO Town- San Jose: This project consists of a 30-story mixed-use building with office, retail, conference facilities, restaurants and parking. True North Compliance Services provided the Building, MEP, and Fire Protection plan review for project.
Occupancy: R-2, B, M, A-2, S-2
Type of Construction: I-A
Floor Area: 900,000 square feet
Number of Stories: 30 stories
Valuation: $250M
3. The Wave Hotel- Dana Point: This project consists of 3 stories below grade, 3 stories above grade high end hotel with conference facilities, restaurants and retail. True North Compliance Services provided the Building, MEP, and Fire Protection plan review for project.
Occupancy: R-1, A-2, A-3, M, B
Type of Construction: I-A, V-A
Floor Area: 114,872 square feet
Number of Stories: 3 stories below grade, 3 stories above grade Valuation: $25M
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41 4. Top Golf- Burlingame: This project consists of a new three-story golf entertainment venue with restaurants, meeting spaces and associated improvements.
Occupancy: A-2, A-3, M and B
Type of Construction: II-B Fully Sprinklered
Floor Area: 70,663 square feet
Number of Stories: 3
Valuation: $25.5 Million
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42 5. 1200-1340 Bayshore Highway – Burlingame: This project consists of the redevelopment of a 12-acre site with three, 11-story office/life science buildings totaling
1.46 million square feet. The project includes two, 10-story parking structures each with two levels of below grade parking. True North Compliance Services provided the preliminary code review, and will be providing the Building, MEP, Fire, grading and MWELO plan review for this project.
Occupancy: B, A-3, L, S-1 and S-2
Type of Construction: I-A Fully Sprinklered
Floor Area: 1.5 million square feet
Number of Stories: 2-11 stories
Valuation: Over $2 billion.
6. Green Mills Place – Pasadena: This project consists of a new 4-story mixed use building and renovation of an existing historic building on the same site in Old Town Pasadena. True North Compliance Services provided the Building, MEP, Fire, grading and MWELO plan review for this project.
Occupancy: R-2, A-3, M and S-2
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Floor Area: 26,607 square feet
Number of Stories: 4
Valuation: $17 Million
7. Best Western Plus Hotel- Adelanto: True North Compliance Services provided the Building and MEP plan review for the new 4-story hotel and associated site development.
The hotel consisted of 54,000 square feet, 90 guest rooms, meeting rooms, a gymnasium, swimming pool, bar and restaurant.
Occupancy: R-1, A-2, A-3 and B
Type of Co: III-B
Valuation: $5.6M
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44 8. Impossible Foods – Redwood City, CA: This project consists of a 4-story tenant improvement for the Impossible Foods Research Facility. Scope of work included demo of existing walls, ceiling and MEP systems, creating new rooms, relocating of walls, ceilings, Electrical lighting and data systems, new AC/heating units, mechanical equipment, flooring, new bathrooms, etc. True North Compliance Services provided Building and MEP plan review for the project.
Occupancy: A-3, B and S-1
Type of Construction: II-A Fully Sprinklered
Floor Area: 150,622 square feet
Number of Stories: 4
Valuation: $12 Million
9. Divine Arts of Yoga Center – La Habra, CA: This project consists of a new religious institution and yoga center. The building contains classrooms, assembly halls, a dining hall and onsite living accommodation. True North Compliance Services provided the Building and MEP plan review for this project.
Occupancy: A-3, A-2 and R-3
Type of Construction: V-A Fully Sprinklered
Floor Area: 18,000 square feet
Number of Stories: 1
Valuation: $3,250,000
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45 10. Wilson Avenue Warehouse Project – Perris, CA: This project consists of a new concrete tilt-up warehouse building. True North Compliance Services provided the Building and MEP plan review for this project.
Occupancy: S-1, F-1 and B
Type of Construction: III-B Fully Sprinklered
Floor Area: 153,735 square feet
Number of Stories: 1
Valuation: $4,509,212.
11. 1021 Anacapa Drive – University California, Santa Barbara: This project consisted of three-story tenant improvement in an existing office/training building. Scope of work included demo of existing walls, ceiling and MEP systems, creating new rooms, relocating of walls, ceilings, Electrical lighting and data systems, new AC/heating units, mechanical equipment, flooring, new bathrooms, etc. True North Compliance Services provided Building and MEP plan review for the project.
Occupancy: A-3, B and S-2
Type of Construction: V-A Fully Sprinklered
Floor Area: 13,158 square feet
Number of Stories: 3
Valuation: $1.2 Million
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46 12. 13 Strand Beach, Dana Point: True North Compliance Services provided the Building plan review for the new custom home located at “The Strand” in Dana Point. The dwelling consisted of 6,015 square feet of living space above grade, a 2,455 square foot basement below grade basement and a 2,246 square foot subterranean garage that is accessed through a car lift.
Valuation: 2.5 million
13. Alteryx- 500 Arguello Street, Redwood City. This project consisted of tenant improvements to an existing R& D facility. Scope of work included demo of existing walls, ceiling and MEP systems, relocating of walls, ceilings, Electrical lighting and data systems, new AC/heating units, mechanical equipment, flooring, new bathrooms, etc. True North Compliance Services provided Building and MEP plan review for the project.
Occupancy: A-3, B and S-2
Type of Construction: III-A Fully Sprinklered
Floor Area: 18,443 square feet
Number of Stories: 5
Valuation: $1.2 Million
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47 14. 14 6th Street, Huntington Beach: True North Compliance Services provided the Building plan review for the new custom home in Huntington Beach. The dwelling consisted of 3-stories, a total of 3,100 square feet and an attached ADU.
Valuation: 1.1 million
15. 1819 Aston Ave, Carlsbad, Ca- University California, Santa Barbara project: This project consisted of tenant improvement in an existing one-story building., The tenant space is used for mitigation monitoring purposes for ocean studies. Scope of work included demo of existing walls, ceiling and MEP systems, creating new rooms, relocating of walls, ceilings, Electrical lighting, new AC/heating units, mechanical equipment, flooring, new bathrooms, etc. True North Compliance Services provided Building and MEP plan review for the project.
Occupancy: B, S-1, F-1
Type of Construction: V-A Fully Sprinklered
Floor Area: 5,731 square feet
Number of Stories: 1
Valuation: $150,000
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48 16. Moss Adams Pasadena TI, 225 South Lake Ave, # 900, Pasadena. This project consisted of large tenant improvements to an existing office space in a high-rise building.
Scope of work included demo of existing walls, ceiling and MEP systems, relocating of walls, ceilings, Electrical lighting and data systems, new AC/heating units, mechanical equipment, flooring, new bathrooms, etc. True North Compliance Services provided Building and MEP plan review for the project.
Occupancy: B
Type of Construction: I-A Fully Sprinklered
Floor Area: 12,000 square feet
Number of Stories:16
Valuation: $620,000
17. Broad Center for Biological Sciences/David Van Valen Laboratory Renovation, 360 Wilson Ave, Building # 96, Pasadena. This project consisted of a renovation to an existing biological sciences laboratory in an existing R&D building. Scope of work included demo of existing walls, ceiling and MEP systems, relocating of walls, ceilings, Electrical lighting and data systems, new AC/heating units, mechanical equipment, flooring, new bathrooms, etc. True North Compliance Services provided Building and MEP plan review for the project.
Occupancy: B offices and research laboratories
Type of Construction: II-B Fully Sprinklered
Floor Area: 1,263 square feet
Number of Stories: 3 + Basement
Valuation: $145,000
18. California Institute of Technology- Professor Hsieh Laboratory Renovation, 1200 E.
California Blvd, Building # 47, Pasadena. This project consisted of a renovation to an existing science laboratory in an existing R&D and classroom building. Scope of work included demo of existing walls, and MEP systems, relocating of walls, new AC/heating units, mechanical equipment, lab equipment, hazardous materials quantities determination, chemicals, fire alarms renovation, new bathrooms, etc. True North Compliance Services provided Building and MEP plan review for the project.
Occupancy: B, A-3, I-3, S
Type of Construction: I-A Fully Sprinklered
Floor Area: 2,600 square feet
Number of Stories: 6
Valuation: $195,000
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49 Section VII- Philosophy/Ethical Standards
A primary reason for early success and rapid growth is our strong ethics and professional standards. Our Philosophy & Guiding Principles are: To provide highest quality, timely, cost- effective service and build strong successful long-term partnerships with municipal clients.
Our core values in delivering building services are: Ethics, Transparency, Collaboration, Communications, Excellent Customer Service, Empathy, Fiscal Prudence.
We apply our philosophy & Guiding Principles along with our core values to everything we do in the day-to-day operations and in the delivery of all of our services. To that end, we will:
✓ Partner and collaborate with City’s Building Official, Fire Marshal and their staff to deliver a streamlined and expeditious process for plan reviews. ✓ We deliver on every promise we make to our clients.
✓ Deliver timely, high-quality service.
✓ Thorough and complete plan review with clear concise comments during the first review to minimize delays and frustrations.
✓ Reasonable, practical yet safe approach to code compliance. ✓ Availability of our staff and managers to City staff and applicants. ✓ Free early global code review during discretionary process. ✓ Our motto is personal attentive service and excellence in the delivery of municipal services.
We avoid any real or perception of conflict of interest and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards in the delivery of our services. To that end, we have the following policies and procedures in place:
1. We only work for public agencies in the assessment and verification services. We do not perform any design services to private or public agencies.
2. We do not work for any private developers, designers or engineers.
3. Our staff is not permitted to perform any design or consulting work on their own in any client cities.
4. Our staff and managers are required to disclose any personal financial interest in any city client.
5. Our staff is not permitted to be involved in any way in project reviews, inspections or approval of their personal projects, or their family members or friends.
6. Or staff and managers are not permitted to accept gifts of any monetary value from clients or project applicants and contractors.
7. Or staff and managers are not permitted to develop personal relationships or friendships with project applicants or builders of projects they are working on.
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50 Acknowledgements
True North Compliance Services, Inc proposes no exceptions or deviations from the City’s requirements and accepts the City of Torrance Standard Professional Services Agreement without exceptions.
True North Compliance Services, Inc. certifies that it is able to provide the insurance coverage required by the City of Torrance.
Conflict of Interest
We attest that none of True North Compliance Services’ managers or staff have any real or perceived conflict of interest with the City of Torrance related to this RFP.
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Gary Ho, SE, PE
Senior Structural Review Engineer
Education
B.S. Degree - Civil
Engineering
University of California-
Davis
M.S. Degree - Civil
Engineering
Utah State University
Licenses and
Certifications
• Licensed Structural
Engineer in the State of
California
• Licensed Civil Engineer in
the State of California
• ICC Certified Plans
Examiner
• ICC Certified Building
Inspector
• ICC Certified Accessibility
Plans Examiner
Background
Highly accomplished Professional Engineer who is effective at reviewing the entire range of residential and commercial plans for compliance with applicable building codes. Detail-oriented and analytical professional with an efficient and thorough approach. Proficient licensed plans check engineer who is knowledgeable about current codes and their effective interpretation.
Select Work Experience
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Senior Structural Engineer
Perform plan review of the entire range of residential, commercial and industrial projects; examine and check structural engineering designs, calculations and plans for conformance with adopted Building Codes and local ordinance and regulations.
Provide interpretations of building codes, State laws and local ordinances to city staff and the public; evaluate alternate methods of construction/materials and provides recommendations; provide technical assistance to city staff; determine valuation and building fees; check calculations and test reports; provide assistance and information to contractors, architects, engineers and the public in the solution of routine building problems and the interpretation of building codes and ordinances; check plans for compliance with California Title 24, Energy and Disabled Access Requirements; maintain liaison with city staff related to project reviews and code compliance.
City of San Francisco -Department of Building Inspections Plan Review Engineer
Joined the department in December 1994 as an Associate Civil Engineer, promoted to Civil Engineer in July 1997, to Structural Engineer in October 2001 and Senior Engineer in July 2017. Managed permit processing and reviewing for all building permit applications in the City. Structural, Architectural and Accessibilities plan review for compliance of applicable codes. Plan review buildings for all types of construction and occupancy classifications; projects include alternation, addition and retrofitting of existing buildings, and new constructions ranging from single story to multi-stories tall buildings.
AGS
Senior Structural Design Engineer
Provided structural evaluation and reports of existing buildings. Prepared structural calculations, specifications and plans for retrofitting of commercial and residential buildings. Reviewed plans for structural compliance. Prepared proposals and presentations of projects to clients. Set up design criteria, budgets and schedules of projects. Supervised staff engineers and designers in preparing calculations, specification and plans for projects. Provided co-ordinations of projects between clients, architects, engineers and contractors. Provided construction support and field inspection.
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Bachar Koujah, P.E., CASp
Senior Plan Review Engineer
Education
B.S. Degree -Civil
Engineering
M.S. Degree - Structural
Engineering
Licenses and
Certifications
• Licensed Engineer in the
State of California
• CASp
• Building Inspector
Background
Over 25 years experience as a plan check engineer. Highly accomplished Professional Engineer and CASp who is effective at reviewing the entire range of residential and commercial plans for compliance with applicable building codes. Detail-oriented and analytical professional with an efficient and thorough approach. Proficient licensed plans check engineer who is knowledgeable about current codes and their effective interpretation.
Select Work Experience
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Plan Review Engineer
Perform plan review of the entire range of residential, commercial and industrial projects; examine and check structural engineering designs, calculations and plans for conformance with adopted Building Codes and local ordinance and regulations; perform plan review of electrical, mechanical and plumbing projects for conformance with the Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code and National Electrical Code and local ordinances and regulations; provide interpretations of building codes, State laws and local ordinances to city staff and the public; evaluate alternate methods of construction/materials and provides recommendations; provide technical assistance to city staff; perform CASp plan reviews and inspections and prepare CASp reports as needed; check plans for compliance with California Title 24, Energy and Disabled Access Requirements; maintain liaison with city staff related to project reviews and code compliance.
Bureau Veritas
Plan Review Engineer
Combination plan review engineer for the full range of construction projects for conformance with adopted Building Codes and local ordinance and regulations; performed plan review of electrical, mechanical and plumbing projects for conformance with the Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code and National Electrical Code and local ordinances and regulations; served as in-house plan check engineer at the City of Corona; provided technical assistance to city staff; performed CASp plan reviews and inspections.
City of Irvine
Senior Plan Check Engineer
Plan review of architectural & structural plans for large, medium, & small sized residential & commercial projects. Enforce all applicable building codes including fire, life safety, and accessibility requirements. Coordinate a smooth process between clients and the City to ensure great customer service in meeting code requirements per the Building Code. Advised and interpreted codes to homeowners, business owners, laymen, contractors, architects, and the public; and coordinated inspection activities and the construction progress with other City departments and outside agencies as needed. Mentored and supervise colleagues to improve their skills and education by providing technical knowledge.
City of Riverside
Plan Review Engineer
Plan review of architectural & structural plans for large, medium, & small sized residential & commercial projects. Enforced all applicable building codes including fire, life safety, and accessibility requirements. Coordinated a smooth process between clients and the City to ensure great customer service in meeting code requirements per the Building Code.
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NAME: HASENIN, ISAM
LICENSE TYPE: CIVIL ENGINEER
LICENSE STATUS: CLEAR
ADDRESS
100 OUTPOST
IRVINE CA 92620
ORANGE COUNTY
LICENSING DETAILS FOR: 40755
ISSUANCE DATE
AUGUST 1, 1986
EXPIRATION DATE
MARCH 31, 2025
CURRENT DATE / TIME
NOVEMBER 25, 2023
11:37:23 AM
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GEOLOGISTS
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NAME: DOYEL, LAUREN JELKS
LICENSE TYPE: GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER
LICENSE STATUS: CLEAR
ADDRESS
341 MCGILL AVE
VENTURA CA 93003
VENTURA COUNTY
LICENSING DETAILS FOR: 2981
ISSUANCE DATE
DECEMBER 21, 2012
EXPIRATION DATE
JUNE 30, 2025
CURRENT DATE / TIME
DECEMBER 14, 2024
10:58:11 AM
BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS,
LAND SURVEYORS, AND GEOLOGISTS
NAME: DOYEL, LAUREN JELKS
LICENSE/REGISTRATION TYPE: CIVIL ENGINEER
LICENSE NUMBER: 61337 PRIMARY STATUS: CLEAR
ADDRESS :
341 MCGILL AVE
VENTURA CA 93003
VENTURA COUNTY
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NAME: KNOWLTON, JAMES FRANKLIN
LICENSE TYPE: ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
LICENSE STATUS: CLEAR
ADDRESS
2255 FIRE MOUNTAIN DR
OCEANSIDE CA 92054
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
LICENSING DETAILS FOR: 1045
ISSUANCE DATE
SEPTEMBER 11, 1979
EXPIRATION DATE
AUGUST 31, 2025
CURRENT DATE / TIME
DECEMBER 14, 2024
8:58:0 AM
BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS,
LAND SURVEYORS, AND GEOLOGISTS
NAME: KNOWLTON, JAMES FRANKLIN
LICENSE/REGISTRATION TYPE: GEOLOGIST
LICENSE NUMBER: 3564 PRIMARY STATUS: CLEAR
ADDRESS :
2255 FIRE MOUNTAIN DR
OCEANSIDE CA 92054
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
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LICENSE RELATIONSHIPS
NAME: KOUJAH, BACHAR
LICENSE TYPE: CIVIL ENGINEER
LICENSE STATUS: CLEAR
ADDRESS
37 ENCHANTED
IRVINE CA 92620
ORANGE COUNTY
LICENSING DETAILS FOR: 47490
ISSUANCE DATE
AUGUST 2, 1991
EXPIRATION DATE
DECEMBER 31, 2025
CURRENT DATE / TIME
DECEMBER 14, 2024
1:27:34 PM
BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS,
LAND SURVEYORS, AND GEOLOGISTS
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NAME: HO, GARY SHIU-WAI
LICENSE TYPE: STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
LICENSE STATUS: CLEAR
ADDRESS
34258 KENWOOD DR
FREMONT CA 94555
ALAMEDA COUNTY
LICENSING DETAILS FOR: 3028
ISSUANCE DATE
FEBRUARY 26, 1988
EXPIRATION DATE
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
CURRENT DATE / TIME
DECEMBER 14, 2024
1:48:41 PM
BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS,
LAND SURVEYORS, AND GEOLOGISTS
NAME: HO, GARY SHIU-WAI
LICENSE/REGISTRATION TYPE: CIVIL ENGINEER
LICENSE NUMBER: 34800 PRIMARY STATUS: CLEAR
ADDRESS :
34258 KENWOOD DR
FREMONT CA 94555
ALAMEDA COUNTY
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NAME: LANG, YA-CHI ALLEN
LICENSE TYPE: STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
LICENSE STATUS: CLEAR
ADDRESS
500 PAWNEE PL
FREMONT CA 94539
ALAMEDA COUNTY
LICENSING DETAILS FOR: 3567
ISSUANCE DATE
DECEMBER 20, 1991
EXPIRATION DATE
MARCH 31, 2025
CURRENT DATE / TIME
DECEMBER 14, 2024
1:57:55 PM
BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS,
LAND SURVEYORS, AND GEOLOGISTS
NAME: LANG, YA-CHI ALLEN
LICENSE/REGISTRATION TYPE: CIVIL ENGINEER
LICENSE NUMBER: 38385 PRIMARY STATUS: CLEAR
ADDRESS :
500 PAWNEE PL
FREMONT CA 94539
ALAMEDA COUNTY
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NAME: IRANNEJAD, HAMID
LICENSE TYPE: STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
LICENSE STATUS: CLEAR
ADDRESS
2541 ARDATH CT
LA JOLLA CA 92037
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
LICENSING DETAILS FOR: 3557
ISSUANCE DATE
DECEMBER 20, 1991
EXPIRATION DATE
MARCH 31, 2026
CURRENT DATE / TIME
DECEMBER 14, 2024
1:55:51 PM
BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS,
LAND SURVEYORS, AND GEOLOGISTS
NAME: IRANNEJAD, HAMID
LICENSE/REGISTRATION TYPE: CIVIL ENGINEER
LICENSE NUMBER: 44438 PRIMARY STATUS: CLEAR
ADDRESS :
2541 ARDATH CT
LA JOLLA CA 92037
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
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NAME: DOYEL, LAUREN JELKS
LICENSE TYPE: GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER
LICENSE STATUS: CLEAR
ADDRESS
341 MCGILL AVE
VENTURA CA 93003
VENTURA COUNTY
LICENSING DETAILS FOR: 2981
ISSUANCE DATE
DECEMBER 21, 2012
EXPIRATION DATE
JUNE 30, 2025
CURRENT DATE / TIME
DECEMBER 14, 2024
10:58:11 AM
BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS,
LAND SURVEYORS, AND GEOLOGISTS
NAME: DOYEL, LAUREN JELKS
LICENSE/REGISTRATION TYPE: CIVIL ENGINEER
LICENSE NUMBER: 61337 PRIMARY STATUS: CLEAR
ADDRESS :
341 MCGILL AVE
VENTURA CA 93003
VENTURA COUNTY
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LICENSE RELATIONSHIPS
NAME: ITANI, HASSAN RIAD
LICENSE TYPE: MECHANICAL ENGINEER
LICENSE STATUS: CLEAR
ADDRESS
60 PALATINE
IRVINE CA 92612
ORANGE COUNTY
LICENSING DETAILS FOR: 40241
ISSUANCE DATE
OCTOBER 9, 2020
EXPIRATION DATE
MARCH 31, 2025
CURRENT DATE / TIME
DECEMBER 14, 2024
1:33:12 PM
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