Structural Assessment for Occupancy Change

The contract requires a comprehensive structural assessment of an existing church building to determine its suitability for reclassification as an adult elderly care facility. This evaluation must verify compliance with current building codes related to load-bearing capacity, emergency egress pathways, and seismic resilience, ensuring the structure can safely accommodate the operational and safety needs of an elderly care population. The assessment will involve detailed engineering analysis of the building’s foundation, framing, walls, roofs, and exits, with particular attention to modifications needed to meet occupancy-specific standards for healthcare and residential use. The work is scoped as a subcontract under the City of Bakersfield, with the place of performance located at 93306 in Bakersfield, California. The contract falls under NAICS code 541340, indicating it involves architectural, engineering, and related services, and is tied to a project identified in the CEQA Net system. While no solicitation number or point of contact is provided, the evaluation must result in a formal report documenting findings, compliance gaps, and recommended remediations to support the building’s change of use approval process. All conclusions must be grounded in applicable state and local building codes, with the final determination impacting the facility’s ability to operate legally as an elderly care center.