Building Inspection Services

The City of Pasadena’s Planning & Community Development Department is seeking qualified vendors to provide supplemental building inspection services on an as-needed, hourly basis to address increased construction activity and meet inspection demands beyond the current City staff capacity. This solicitation, titled "Building Inspection Services" (2026-RFP-0003), invites contractors to offer on-call inspection support to supplement plan review, permitting, and field inspections. The contract is structured to supplement existing City workforce rather than replace it, with a flexible approach allowing the City to request services as necessary. The solicitation was posted on March 17, 2026, with a proposal submission deadline of April 2, 2026. Services will be performed within California, coordinating closely with City staff to ensure adherence to local codes and regulatory compliance. Bidders are required to comply with a range of City and federal requirements, including certifications regarding lobbying activities, non-collusion affirmations, conflict of interest disclosures, and adherence to prevailing wage laws as per the Master Services Contract provisions. The solicitation demands transparency in organizational structure, relevant prior experience, and compliance with labor and equal opportunity laws. Contract terms emphasize compliance with California labor codes, living wage ordinances, and certified payroll submissions. Vendors must provide detailed personnel and subcontractor information, and disclose any potential conflicts or disqualification history. The City also performs technical assessments, including IT security and operational impacts if applicable, to ensure vendor qualifications meet City standards. The overall engagement aims to expand the City's inspection capacity efficiently and legally, maintaining high standards across all jurisdictions and project scopes.