To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: SEAN SCULLY, ACTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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APPROVE THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA, INC. ADDING ADDITIONAL SCOPE, INCLUDING EXPEDITED BUILDING, GRADING, AND SHORING PLAN CHECK REVIEW SERVICES FOR A COST OF $37,276, INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TOTAL TO $387,362, AND EXTENDING THE TERM TO FEBRUARY 8, 2027
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On February 9, 2021, the City Council approved an agreement with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. to provide plan check services on an as needed basis. There have been two amendments to the original Agreement to cover plan check services involving the Galleria Renovation Project (South Bay Social District - Phase 1A Mall Renovation and Phase 1B 300 Residential Units with Ground Floor Commercial). Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. was awarded these contract amendments based on their qualifications/expertise, capacity, and the overall cost in comparison with other firms.
Based on their successful service to date, staff is recommending the third amendment, in an amount of $37,276, for the provision of additional services (including building, grading, and shoring plan check review) needed to expedite the plan check review process for the Grubhause Restaurant located at 2400 Artesia Blvd. The amendment also includes a term extension to allow time for the completion of the South Bay Social District project.
BACKGROUND
On August 18, 2020, the City Council authorized staff to issue a request for proposals (RFP) to identify outside firms to provide plan check services on an as needed basis. On February 9, 2021, six firms were selected to provide plan check support services and separate service contracts for each firm were executed, including a contract with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
The initial service contract with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. included a not to exceed amount of $15,000 and the term Februar...
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