On-Call Plan Review, Permit Tech, and Field Inspection Services

The City of South Lake Tahoe is soliciting proposals for a three-year on-call professional services contract to support the Development Services Department with plan review, permit technician, and field inspection services. This contract is designed to manage seasonal workload spikes in the Lake Tahoe Basin, specifically during the spring and summer months. The selected consultant must provide qualified personnel, including building officials, plan examiners, and fire inspectors, who are proficient in the 2022 California Codes, NFPA standards, and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency ordinances. Key performance requirements include completing initial plan reviews within ten working days and resubmissions within five working days. Proposals must be submitted electronically via Planet Bids by September 30, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. PST. The selection process utilizes a weighted scoring system focusing on personnel qualifications and itemized fee descriptions. Awarded consultants will sign a Standard Professional Services Agreement and must adhere to strict quality assurance standards, including ICC certification for field inspectors and a 24-hour city staff approval window for plan check comments. Payment is processed monthly with a 30-day term following approval. The contract is expected to be executed in November 2026, with services commencing within 30 days of the award.