On-Call Building Plan Check, Building Inspection, And Planning Consulting Services

The City of Montebello is soliciting proposals under RFP 25-05 for qualified vendors to provide on-call building plan check, building inspection, and planning consulting services for its Planning and Community Development Department. The scope of work includes municipal project planning, CEQA/NEPA review, electronic plan review, and the preparation of staff reports and ordinances. The resulting professional services agreement will have a minimum term of three years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the PlanetBids Portal by October 28, 2024, at 11:00 AM PDT. Award selection is based on a weighted scoring system that prioritizes technical qualifications at 65 percent, followed by proposed fees at 20 percent, and reputation for integrity and competence at 15 percent. Selected consultants must adhere to strict compliance standards, including California Labor Code prevailing wage requirements, professional liability insurance of 2 million dollars, and potential Department of Justice background checks via Live Scan. The contract emphasizes strict confidentiality, a ban on ex-parte communications during the solicitation process, and adherence to 2 CFR 200 and Federal Acquisition Regulations if federal funding is utilized.