To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: BRANDY FORBES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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APPROVE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, INC. FOR PLAN CHECK CONSULTING SERVICES FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $25,000 AND A NEW TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $165,000 FOR THE EXISTING TERM THROUGH FEBRUARY 8, 2024
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On February 9, 2021, the City Council approved agreements with six (6) firms to provide plan check and inspection services on an as-needed basis. The contracts provide the capability for the Community Development Department to offer an expediated plan check option, upon applicant request, and to fill gaps in staffing on an as-needed basis. Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. (Interwest) is one of the six (6) firms.
The contract with Interwest was amended in February 2022 and May 2022 to cover additional plan check services and provide for an Interim Building Official to fill the then vacant Chief Building Official position.
The third amendment will cover continued Building plan check services, and provide additional funding for Fire plan check services due to a current vacancy in the Fire Plan Check position.
BACKGROUND
On August 18, 2020, the City Council directed staff to proceed with selecting outside consulting firms to provide plan check services, as well as other Building Division services, on an as-needed basis. After the completion of the request for proposal process, the Community Development Department selected six firms, based on their qualifications and experience. The City Council approved the agreements on February 9, 2021. Of the six firms, Interwest currently has the best combination of staff availability and capability to provide the temporary support needed to cover the Fire plan check vacancy.
The original contract with Interwest, approved in February 2021, was for expedited plan check services for an amount not to exceed $15,000. The first amendment to the contract wi...
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