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CITY OF DUBLIN
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 27, 1995
SUBJECT
Proposed Agreement With Linhart Petersen Powers Associates
(LPP A) For Building & Safety Services
Qlf (prepared by: Paul S. Rankin, Assistant City Manager)
EXHIBITS ATTACHED
1. / Projected 1995/96 Building & Safety Workload
2. / Historical Workload Data ( 1991/92 -1994/95)
3. / Excerpts From Proposal dated May 22, 1995
4. / Proposed Agreement
RECOMMENDATION n ~~eceive Staff Report and brief presentation by LPPA. Obtain any
\V v necessary clarification of the proposed terms or contract provisions.
Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
In Fiscal Year 1995/96 it is projected that 1,000 hours of Building
Official services and 3,000 hours of Building Inspector time will be
required. The contract provides that the City will only be billed for
the actual hours required. If the 1995/96 hours of service do reach the
projections, the annual cost of services under this agreement will be
$245,000.
DESCRIPTION Since August of 1993, the City of Dublin obtained Building & Safety
services on a contract basis from the firm of Taugher & Associates. Earlier this year Mr. Taugher
advised the City of his intent to terminate his agreement as of July 1, 1995, due to his decision to retire
from providing on-going regular services. City Staff evaluated all options similar to the process used for
a contract evaluation. This report will discuss the findings of the Staff analysis; the process used to select
a provider; and the recommended agreement with Linhart Petersen Powers Associates (LPP A).
Staff Analysis of Contract vs. In-House Option
In the past, the City Council has reviewed the cost effectiveness of a contract arrangement for this
service. Due to the cyclical nature of construction activity, previous reports have found that the Contract
arrangement best accommodated these fluctuations. The level of construction activity is affected both by
the number and size of approved projects as well as economic factors affecting construction financing.
The analysis completed in 1994 identified that a cost savings was achieved with a contract arrangement,
although the City would also receive fewer hours of service than an In-House scenario. It was indicated
that the contract arrangement with a part-time Building Official was adequate to meet current needs.
The 1994 analysis suggested that the scenarios should be reconsidered when full-time Building Official
Staffing was warranted.
In Fiscal Year 1995/96 it is projected that 1,000 hours of Building Official services and 3,000 hours of
Senior Building Inspector time will be required. This workload does not require a full-time Building
Official. Allowing 1,000 hours of Building Official time should allow for 4 hours per business day.
During this time the Building Official is anticipated to be able to provide general supervision and
administration of the Building & Safety function, as well as complete plan checking of anticipated
projects.
The assumptions used in estimating service needs are outlined in Exhibit 1. In order to relate these
service levels to recent experience Exhibit 2 provides a summary of historical workload data. Although
the City has not reached the threshold previously identified, Staff did evaluate the potential cost of In-
House staffing.
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It is estimated that the cost of the In-House alternative would be approximately $270,000. The estimate
includes a $10,000 contingency for external plan checking on any complex projects. In addition, this
alternative provides approximately 4,950 hours of staff services compared to the 4,000 hours under the
contract scenario. It is anticipated that recruiting a qualified City Employee te> serve as Building Official
on a part-time basis would be difficult. Therefore, a full-time position is assumed and contract services
are utilized to provide vacation coverage, sick leave, and part-time inspection to assure the availability of
a total of 3,000 hours of inspection time. The supplemental contract time is required due to the fact that
with City employees you must still provide coverage when they are not available to work. Allotting for
holidays and leave time, a full-time City Inspection employee would only be available approximately
1,816 hours per year. Therefore, it is assumed that Contract inspection time would be required to make
up the difference.
Based upon the proposed agreement with LPP A estimated at an annual cost of $245,000 the City will
achieve a 9.3% savings over the In-House alternative. The calculated savings are considered
conservative as they do not account for added internal City costs associated with overhead required to
accommodate an additional 3 City employees. Although this change alone may not substantially impact
the workload of the Administrative Services Staff in terms of personnel, payroll, etc., it is important to
consider the cumulative impacts of changes throughout the organization. At some point these costs
would need to be considered.
The Staff would continue to recommend that the City utilize a contract arrangement with a qualified
firm. This recommendation is based upon the economic advantage as well as the uncertainty of the
timing for infrastructure to accommodate large scale development in Eastern Dublin. Until this can be
assured it is not anticipated that there would be a sufficient workload to support a full-time Building
Official.
Request For Proposal (RFP) Process
On April 28, 1995 Staff issued a RFP for Building & Safety services. The documents were mailed to a
total of 8 firms and the Dougherty Regional Fire Authority (DRF A). Staff also conducted a pre-submittal
conference with interested parties to allow for questions about the scope of work.
The City received proposals from five firms and DRFA. The response from DRFA outlined a proposal to
develop a public/private partnership with a construction management firm. The DRF A proposal also
attempted to consolidate the physical inspections required for fire code elements with those inspections
completed by the City Building & Safety Department. All of the entities which submitted a response
were invited to participate in an oral interview and presentation. The interview panel included the City
Manager, Assistant City Manager, and a municipal Building Official who had specific expertise in the
provision of these services.
In reviewing the proposals Staff has considered the following key elements: (a) Relevant experience of
individuals who will be assigned to the contract. (b) Size of firm and resources available in the event that
there is a need to supplement existing staffing levels. (c) Customer service and operational procedures
which will assure the applicants needs are addressed. (d) References from similar engagements with a
public entity. (e) The cost of the proposed services. The proposals included very small independent firms
as well as some of the larger firms, which provide extensive services throughout the State of California.
The costs presented based upon the estimated workloads ranged from $215, 400 to $272,000.
Based upon a complete review of all of the available information and criteria noted in the preceding
paragraph, Staff is recommending that the City enter into an agreement with Linhart Petersen Powers
Associates (LPP A).
Proposed Agreement With LPP A
Attached as Exhibit 3 are excerpts from the proposal submitted by LPP A. The firm has offices in the
City of Pleasanton and they have extensive experience providing plan review and inspection services to
numerous municipalities.
As a medium sized firm the City will benefit from having a principal, Mr. Kenneth Petersen, assigned as
the City Building Official. This provides the City with an individual who is a registered Engineer and
certified by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) as a Plans Examiner and
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Inspector. Mr. Petersen also has a unique qualification in that he has a Community College Teaching
Credential and he instructs courses related to the building codes. Mr. Petersen's skills will provide an
opportunity for LPP A to assist with updating some of the educational handouts which respond to typical
questions by applicants.
Throughout the information in the LPP A submittal, as well as discussions with City Staff , the firm
highlighted various efforts to achieve good customer service. On page 13 of Exhibit 3 (LPP A Proposal
Excerpts) the firm discusses some examples of tasks they anticipate undertaking to improve customer
service. For example, the firm recognizes the need to track and identify any factors which could affect
the timeliness of permit issuance. They also anticipate the use of customer surveys, development of
informational handouts, and the preparation of internal Department policies. As previously noted the
primary goal to be achieved by these efforts is the provision of quality services to the public.
LPP A anticipates that Mr. Petersen will be able to complete most plan checking on-site between 8:00 a.m.
and 12 noon. In the event that this is not possible the firm has additional personnel available in the
Pleasanton office, who are qualified to meet the City's needs. It anticipated that this supplemental off-
site plan checking would only occur with prior authorization from the City Staff person assigned to
supervise the contract. The firm has also committed to meeting established goals for the time required to
complete the initial plan checking of complete plans submitted for review.
On most projects it is anticipated that the code compliance plan checking will be complete within 5 days.
It is important to note that if the plans require review by other City Departments or outside agencies (i.e.
Health Department, Fire Department), the applicant may need to wait additional time to receive
information on all of the project requirements. Very large projects are anticipated to be plan checked in
no more than 10 business days. It is anticipated that many of the applications received will actually be
able to be reviewed in less time.
In 1995/96 it is anticipated that the City will need to consider the adoption by the State of revisions to the
Uniform Codes. Mr. Petersen will be directly responsible for preparing the necessary documents for City
Council consideration. As an Instructor and a Consldtant Mr. Petersen has actively participated in the
ICBO code development process.
LPP A has extensive experience providing contract inspection services. As previously indicated the City
anticipates the potential need in 1995/96 for a total of 3,000 hours of inspection time. This equates to
approximately 1.5 Contract Inspectors. The need for inspection services above the one full-time position,
will be largely dependent upon the extent to which some of the major projects identified in Exhibit 1
actually begin construction.
LPP A has proposed to retain Mr. Bob White who is currently working for the City of Dublin under the
agreement with Taugher & Associates. Mr. White has extensive knowledge of the City of Dublin as well
as over 20 years of inspection experience. This also provides the opportunity for continuity following the
transition between the two firms. There will be projects which were previously plan checked by Mr.
Taugher which are still under construction. LPP A has committed to assure that the processing of these
projects will proceed in a smooth manner. The Building Official will directly supervise and coordinate
all of the inspection activities. Mr. White will provide the services of the full-time position. Once the
need to add supplemental inspection staff on a regular basis is required, LPP A will provide Staff with
additional information on the background of the proposed additional half time Inspector. The firm
maintains a resource listing of available personnel as well as those which LPP A currently have assigned
under contract arrangements to other jurisdictions.
The availability of contract personnel to the public will remain unchanged from the present
arrangement. Staff has not found any indications that would suggest that any change needs to be made
to the current schedule. Typically the Building Official is available from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon each
workday. The Senior Inspector is available for office duties from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Special
arrangements can also be made if there is a need to meet outside of these timeframes. The City has also
attempted to issue minor permits such as new roofs, or heater replacements over the counter. When the
contract personnel are not available this can be accommodated by the Development Services support
staff, which provide services for the Building & Safety function.
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The scope of work under the proposed agreement also prohibits LPP A from providing services to any
client, for a project which requires City of Dublin approval. This restriction is necessary to prevent a
conflict of interest. The Scope of Work can be found in Exhibit A of the Proposed Agreement, which is
attached to this report as Exhibit 4. The City will continue to have the ability to review the cost
effectiveness of this arrangement on a periodic basis. In the event that the City desires to terminate the
contract arrangement for any reason, the Agreement requires only a 30 day written notice to LPP A.
Recommendation
It is anticipated that Mr. Petersen and Mr. Powers will be in attendance to make a brief presentation and
answer any questions regarding their proposal. The Proposed Agreement would be effective July 1, 1995
and the firm is prepared to begin services on Monday July 3, 1995. As part of the transition Mr. Petersen
will be overlapping coverage with Mr. Taugher from June 28 through June 30th, without any cost
charged by LPP A. Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute the
Agreement on behalf of the City.
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PROJECTED 1995 / 1996 BUILDING & SAFETY WORKLOAD
The City has provided a separate analysis of historical workload statistics. Due to economic changes as well as the
approval of a large scale Commercial Project in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Area Building & Safety activity
is anticipated to increase in the next year. Please note that this information is based upon the best information
available which includes estimated time frames expressed by Development Applicants. The City cannot guarantee
these workloads or the estimated starting times for any of these projects. It is anticipated that the Agreement will
provide for an hourly rate and that the total cost will fluctuate with the time required.
Estimated New Single Family Dwelling Units Finaled
$ 49,000,000
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3,960
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3,000
Estimated Valuation Of Permits Issued
Estimated Number of Permits
Estimated Inspections
Total Estima,ted New Dwelling Units Issued (Single Family & Multi Family)
Estimated New Multi - Family Units Finaled
Number Hours Building Official Induding Plan Checking
Number of Hours For Inspector Classification
Significant Projects Anticipated In This Scenario
RESIDENTIAL - There are no tracts currently with permits which are already under construction.
Hansen Ranch (Developer California Pacific Homes) Total project of 180 Single Family homes. It is anticipated
that 30 units may be completed in 1995/96.
Donlon Canyon (Developer K&B Homes) Total project of264 Multi-family condominiums. It is anticipated that
completion of approximately 1/3 of the total units may occur in 1995/96.
Non-Residential
Santa Rita Commercial Center (Homart Development Co.) PHASE 1 contains approximately 500,000 square feet
of commercial space in 11 separate buildings. Phase 1 occupies approximately 40 acres of a 75 acre site.
Valley Christian School - Grading is underway for the development of classrooms and other facilities totaling
50,000 square feet. Targeted completion is by early 1996.
PETCO a Id,OOO square foot commercial pet store. Construction on this project is now underway.
PETsMART a 25,000 square foot commercial pet store. A construction permit has been issued on this project.
MCE a 12,474 square foot building constructed as an operations yard and offices for a local construction firm.
Payless Shoe Store 1,200 square foot addition. Permit was issued 4/20/95.
EXHIBIT 1
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CITY OF DUBLIN
HISTORICAL WORKLOAD DATA
FOR BUILDING & SAFETY DEPARTMENT
(Prepared April 1995)
INDICA TOR
Actual
1 991-1 992
Building Valuation
Permits Issued
Building Permit Fees
Inspections
Dwelling Units Issued
Dwelling Units Finaled
$ 14,765,090
798
$ 173,666
4,139
22
201
Actual
1992-93
$ 13,209,986
828
$ 198,738
3,575
22
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Actual
1993-94
$ 11,653,246
721
$ 253,906
3,056
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CONTRACT HOURS BY CLASSIFICATION
Estimated
1994-95
$ 13,270,000
720
$ 242,000
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Actual Actual Actual Estimated
Classification 1 991-1992 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95
Building Official 1,035 hours 950 hours 957 hours 928 hours
(Including Plan Checking)
Inspection 2,114 hours 1,962 hours 1,989 hours 1,973 hours
(Including Office Hours)
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Proposal for
Building & Safety
Plan Checking, Inspection,
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Prepared For:
CITY OF DUBLIN
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, C~llifol"llia 94568
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LINHART PETERSEN PO\VERS ASSOCIATES
5798 Stoneridge Mall Road
Suite 201
Pleasanton, California 94588
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May 22, 1995
Mr. Paul S. Rankin
Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director
City of Dublin
100 Civic Plaza (Post Office Box 2340)
Finance Department (Second Floor)
Dublin, CA 94568
RE: Proposal for Building & Safety
Plan Checking, Inspection and Administration Services
Dear Mr. Rankin:
In accordance with a Request for Proposal issued April 28, 1995, Linhart Petersen Powers
Associates (LP2A) is pleased to submit this proposal for Building & Safety Plan Checking,
Inspection, and Administration Services to the City of Dublin.
We have prepared for your consideration: (1) assignment of a person who will be
responsible for administration of Agreement; (2) a review of recent experience in providing
public sector services; (3) a description of our proposed staff and their responsibilities; (4)
a review of our staffing approach including plan check turnarounds; (5) a proposed fee
schedule; and (6) representative project refcrences. Also included are resumes of our key
staff members.
Linhart Petersen Powers Associates (LP2A) provides public agencies with a special expertise
in Building Division consulting services. Our key staff members have held positions such as
Chief Building Official, Plan Check Engineer, and Building Inspector and have performed
these duties as contracted staff as well as direct employees prior to affiliating with LP2A.
We offer a full range of services including division administration, plan review, permit
processing, inspection and code enforcement; as well as special project expertise such as
URM building inventory development, seismic hazard reduction program assistance, and
public facility accessibility surveys to help determine compliance with Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. In addition, we are also available to assist Public
Works Department with their map and plan checking, contract administration, capital
program development, and design activities.
LP2A is a medium-size firm, without the bureaucracy that can sometimes get in the way of
performing effective and responsive services. It is not unusual, for example, to find our
principals, managers and line staff all working together to get projects done on time. This
commitment to performance is no doubt due to the fact that most of our staff at LP2A have
previously worked with public agencies, and we understand the need to provide a service
lrI LINHART PETERSEN POWERS ASSOCIATES
I 5798 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 201 . Pleasanton, CA 94588
(510) 463-9775 . FAX (510) 463-9796
Mr. Paul S. Rankin, Assi_t City Manager
May 22, 1995
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with predictable timetablcs, so important to building permit applicants. Further, we
understand the importance of the public agency responsibility to provide technically
competent rcgulation of construction activities, helping ensure the safety of persons and
property.
\Ve at LP2A sincerely believc we provide a service that is second to none. Our motto,
"Service and Quality to a Higher Power," is demonstrated by our selection of qualified
individuals to perform the necessary tasks. \Ve, further, are committed to meeting the
highest standard of public service, so important in effective delivery of municipal regulatory
activities. Predictability, s"ift problem-resolution, seeking feedback from those we serve,
efficiency, and positive attitudes are all important components of successful delivery of
municipal services. Because wc are proposing experienced staff -- who are known for their
professional, positive performance -- LP2A can be comfortable in making such commitments.
Thank you, again, for the opportunity to present this proposal to the City of Dublin. We
look fOf\\'ard to hearing from you with any questions you may have and hope we might
ultimately be given an opportunity to pcrform thcse important services.
Sincerely,
LI 'HART PETERSEN PO\VERS ASSOCIATES
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Kevin M. Powers, P.E.
Principal
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Kenneth C. Petersen, P.E.
Principal
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LP2A PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR
It is proposed that Mr. Kenneth C. Petersen, Principal, be designated the Project
Administrator for management of this contract. In this capacity, Mr. Petersen will report
directly to Mr. Richard Ambrose, City Manager, unless otherwise designated, and will be
responsible for administration of the agreement with the City of Dublin. Mr. Petersen has
many years of experience in performing, managing, and administering public sector services.
PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE BUILDING & SAFETY PLAN CHECKING
INSPECTION AND ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
City of Dublin
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PUBLIC SECTOR SERVICES EXPERIENCE
Linhart Petersen Powers Associates (LP2A) is a public agency consulting firm specializing
in municipal engineering services. LP2A staff have considerable experience providing
contract services and have the additional advantage of prior direct employment with public
agencies. This combined experience provides our staff with a unique understanding of the
technical issues as well as a natural orientation towards public service. We strongly believe
LP2A can be matched by no other firm in our commitment and ability to provide
technically competent sen'ices while meeting, if not exceeding, the senice goals established
by the public agency. Below begins a review of several relevant projects and clients,
demonstrating the breadth and depth of our experience. Note that we have included project
experience for staff while they were with LP2A as well as with previous employers.
FULL BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
Citv of American Canvon. LP2A provided temporary complete Building Department services
to this community from August to October, 1993. This job required LP2A to staff a one-
person Building Department during a period of time while the city was in the process of
hiring permanent staff. Duties included plan review, inspection and counter assistance.
Contact:
Mr. Bill Emlen, Planning Director
(707) 647-4360
Citv of Belmont. Mr. Petersen was responsible for providing on-going, full-time contract plan
review and field inspection services for the City's Building Inspection Department. Plan
review services were provided either on-site or in City Hall. Field inspections, of course,
were provided included office hours, answering phone and in-person inquiries, etc.
Contact:
Mr. Daniel Vanderpriem, Director of Planning and Community Development
(415) 595-7416
Santa Cruz Countv. Mr. Powers successfully responded to an urgent request for help from
the County's Planning/Building Department following the October, 1989, Loma Prieta
Earthquake. Reassigning existing, as well as hiring new staff, Mr. Powers was responsible
for creating the Earthquake Recovery Work Unit, a fully functioning contract Building
Department of clerical, permit technicians, plan checkers, field inspectors, code enforcement
officers, planners, geotechnical engineers and a Deputy Building Official.
Contact:
Mr. Mike Dever, Administrative Officer
(408) 425-2821
PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE BUILDING & SAFETY PLAN CHECKING
INSPECTION AND ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
City of Dublin
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Citv of Berkelev. Mr. Powers was responsible for establishing the Building Department
component of the One-Stop Permit Center, providing contracted permit tech, plan review
and inspection services for rebuild applications submitted by the victims of the October,
1991, Berkeley Tunnel Fire disaster. Mr. Powers managed and performed many of the
services provided under this contract.
Contact:
Mr. Gil Kelley, Planning Director
(510) 644-6534
Cin' of Oakland. Mr. Powers was instrumental in establishing the City of Oakland's contract
portion of the Community Restoration Development Center, the local special development
application/review/approval/inspection division established following the disastrous Oakland
Hills Fire of October, 1991. This Division was established to provide a single regulatory
authority charged with regulating the rebuilding efforts in this fire ravaged section of the
Oakland Hills, which lost over 255 single family dwellings. Mr. Powers' duties included
preparing proposals and negotiating contracts; mobilizing approximately 30 contract staff,
some working directly for Mr. Powers as employees, the balance retained under sub-
consultant contracts to meet the City's minority and disadvantaged business contracting
goals; developing procedures and handouts intended to streamline and standardize the
permit process for applicants, designers and contractors.
Contacts:
Mr. Calvin Wong, Acting Assistant Director
(510) 238-3102
Town of Corte Madera. Mr. Petersen was responsible for establishing a special contract
Building Department division to process permit applications, review plans, and perform
combination building inspections for the Corte Madera Town Center. This project included
over 50 shops and a four-story office building, and was valued at more than $25 million
dollars. This special building division operated full-time for more than two years.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
City of Berkelev. From March through October, 1993, Mr. Powers provided special
consulting services to the City Planning Department and Building Division. Under a
contract with LP2A which began in March, 1993, Mr. Powers assisted the Planning Director
and Chief Building Official in development and implementation of a series of activities,
processes and procedures including: preparing current code adoption ordinances and City
Council agenda reports; completing City's URM Hazard Reduction compliance program;
developing a plan review status system for regular and accelerated plan check applications;
preparing a procedures and quality control manual for public counter, plan check, etc.,
activities to standardize and reference routing processes and functions; studying and
recommending changes to Division job classifications; and implementing recommendations
of a recent Division study.
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INSPECTION AND ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
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Citv of Foster Citv. Mr. Pcterscn providcd in-house temporary acting Building Official
services to the City Community Development Department during the Chief Building
Official's absence (e.g., vacations). Supplementing our on-going services to Foster City
which included overflow and in-house plan review, Mr. Petersen provided technical direction
to the Building Department staff; code interpretations; input to other City Departments with
respect to Building Departmcnt issues; answers questions posed by applicants, contractors,
and designers; and generally maintains the customer service orientation which has become
an important component of the Building Department in Foster City.
BUILDING PL.\N REVIE\V SERVICES
LP2A provides complete building and safety plan review services activities to assist public
agencies in their enforcement of Building, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Codes; and
State of California Energy and Handicapped Access Regulations. Over the past twelve
years, Mr. Ken Petersen and Mr. Kevin Powers have been responsible for providing such
services to many California public clients including the following:
CLIENT
SERVICES PROVIDED
Alameda County
American Canyon
Belmont
Berkeley
Burlingame
CA State University
Capitol a
Concord
Corte Madera
Cupertino
Danville
Davis
East Palo Alto
EI Cerrito
Emeryville
Eureka
Foster City
Fremont
Gilroy
Hercules
Humbolt County
Lake County
Livermore
Lodi
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review, Building Inspections
Plan Review, Building Inspections
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review, Building Inspection
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review
Building Inspection
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review, URM Inventory
Plan Review
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INSPECTION AND ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
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CLIENT
Los Banos
Los Gatos
Manteca
Marin County
Milpitas
Mountain View
Napa
Newark
Novato
Oakland
Pacifica
Palo Alto
Petaluma
Pinole
Pitts burg
Redwood City
Richmond
Rocklin
Sacramento
Sacramento County
Salinas
San Bruno
San Carlos
San Jose
San Mateo
San Leandro
San Mateo
San Mateo County
San Ramon
San ta Clara
Scotts Valley
Seaside
South San Francisco
Suison City
Tiburon
Tracy
Union City
Vallejo
Walnut Creek
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Plan Review
URM Inventory
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review, Building Inspection, URM Inventory
Plan Review
Plan Review, Emergency Services
Plan Review
Plan Review, Zoning
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review, Building Inspection
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review
Building Inspection
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review, Building Inspection
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review
Plan Review
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INSPECTION AND ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
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BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES
Members of LP2A staff have managed and performed a variety of building inspection
services for municipal clients. Typically, these services have been provided on large scale
projects where full-time inspectors maintain job site offices, perform inspections, record
inspection results, write correction notices and follow-up, and monitor special inspection
activities. Following are descriptions of several inspection projects provided by our staff
during, and prior to, their association with the firm.
Citv of Salinas. LP2A was retained to provide full-time temporary building inspection
services for the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Parking Garage, a locally permitted
250,000 square foot reinforced concrete structure. Responsibilities included keeping daily
logs, monitoring special inspector and soil engineer activities, preparing correction notices,
etc., as if a regular member of the City Inspection staff.
Contact:
Mr. Ray Campton, Chief Building Official
(408) 758-7251
Citv of Berkelev. LP2A has been retained to provide building inspection services to the City
of Berkeley's Condominium Conversion Ordinance program. Under this one-to-two year
contract, we are providing investigation, permit issuance, and combination building
inspection services to help ensure multi-family dwelling conversions to condominiums comply
with specific Fire, Building and Life-Safety construction requirements of the ordinance.
Contact:
Mr. Xandy Grube, Senior Planner
(510) 644-6534
Citv of Gilrov. Staff of LP2A provide part-time temporary combination inspection services
to the City of Gilroy for a Kaufman and Broad subdivision of single family homes.
Contact:
Mr. Roger Ledesma, Assistant Fire Chief
(408) 848-0430
Town of DanviLle. Staff of LP2A continue to provide full-time combination inspection
services to the Town of Danville Planning Department for all project types. Beginning in
July, 1993, LP2A still provides the equivalent of approximately 2.5 full-time combination
inspectors, reporting daily at Town Hall and performing their duties as if regular members
of Town staff. In addition to these inspection services, LP2A provides a significant amount
of plan review services, including regular hours each week at the permit counter to assist
with over-the-counter and routine plan check projects.
Contact:
Mr. Kevin Gailey, Chief of Planning and Building
Mr. Clyde McMasters, Senior Building Inspector
(510) 820-1080
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Ci!v of San Ramon. LP2A provides a full-time Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer
to the City of San Ramon. This contract inspector has worked directly for the Building
Official for the past year.
Contact:
Mr. Donald Rhoades, Chief Building Official
(510) 275-2254
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PERSONNEL
We have prepared a Project Organization Flow Chart which summarizes the following
personnel (see Appendix).
ON-SITE REGULAR PERSONNEL
Buildinf! Official. It is proposed that Mr. Kenneth C. Petersen, Civil Engineer, ICBO
Certified Plans Examiner and Building Inspector, be named Building Official for the City
of Dublin. In this capacity, Mr. Petersen will be responsible for managing the day-to-day
operations of the Plan Checking, Inspection, and Administrative services provided to the
City. In addition, Mr. Petersen will perform plan checks and administrative functions on-site
on a regular scheduled basis. Mr. Petersen is a Principal of Linhart Petersen Powers
Associates and has been responsible for performing and managing several public agency plan
checking and inspection contracts.
Senior Buildinf! InsTJector. It is proposed that Mr. Bob White be named Senior Building
Inspector for the City of Dublin. Mr. White has been the City of Dublin's Senior Building
Inspector for twelve years and has agreed to continue in this capacity should LP2A be given
the opportunity to provide these services to the City. Because of this experience, Mr. White
clearly has a complete and thorough understanding of the City's operations and provides
LP2A the ability to "hit the ground running" should we be chosen as the new contract firm.
ADDITIONAL AVAILABLE PERSONNEL
Because our offices are within two miles of Dublin City Hall, we have several local staff plan
checkers and inspectors who are able, within minutes, to respond to additional personpower
needs in the City of Dublin. LP2A's staff currently includes seventeen full- and part-time
employees. Of this total, eight individuals perform the plan review services to our clients,
six perform field inspections, and three are administrators in our office. Descriptions of
several staff are included below; these represent staff that are available to assist in the
delivery of services to the City of Dublin. Resumes are provided in the Appendix of this
proposal for your review.
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Kevin Powers, P.E. Mr. Kcvin Powers, Civil Engineer and ICBO Certified Plans Examiner,
is responsible for LP2A's plan revicw services; and will make sure that adequate resources
are committed to plan review projects in Dublin, on as-needed basis, so that they are
completed in a timely manner. In addition, Mr. Powers will be available as a back-up to Mr.
Petersen in the role of Building Official. Mr. Powers has over twelve years of experience
in building department activities as a worker and a manager, both as employee and as
consultant.
Frank Linhart, S.E. Mr. Frank Linhart is LP2A's Chief Structural Plan Checker. In this
capacity, Mr. Linhart assists in the performance and management of complex structural plan
reviews such as high-rise buildings, unusual or large industrial projects, upgrading of
unreinforced masonry buildings, and complex structural systems. Mr. Linhart is a licensed
Structural Engineer in the State of California and an ICBO Certified Plans Examiner.
Talat Abbasi, P.E. Mr. Abbasi, Civil Engineer, has over twenty-five years of experience as
a structural designer and plan reviewer. An accomplished structural plan checker, Mr.
Abbasi also performs complete reviews for residential projects. Mr. Abbasi is a Registered
Civil Engineer in the State of California; and an ICBO Certified Plans Examiner and
Building Inspector.
David Basinger, Architect. Mr. Basinger, a California licensed Architect and an ICBO
Certified Plans Examiner, performs a variety of plan reviews: on-site in two client cities
(Danville and Union City), as well as in our Pleasanton office for our overflow plan check
clients.
Val Dizitser. Mr. Dizitser, Engineer-In-Training and an ICBO Certified Plans Examiner,
performs complete plan checks for all project types and sizes for most of our public agency
clients.
BiU Anderson. Mr. Anderson pcrforms building inspection services on a part-time as-needed
basis in two of our client Cities: Berkeley, and Newark. He will be available as back-up to
Mr. Petersen in the role of Building Official and as a building inspector.
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SUB-CONSULT ANTS
LP2A does not intend to routinely utilize sub-consultants in a contract for Building and
Safety Services with the City of Dublin. It is possible, though, for highly specialized plan
check needs where complex mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and/or URM structural systems
are proposed, that sub-consultants .!lli!Y be retained when authorized by the City Manager.
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PROJECT APPROACH AND STAFFING
INTRODUCTION
Linhart Petersen Powers Associates (LP2A) specializes in providing a full range of municipal
building and engineering services. Our approach is to tailor the services to the particular
needs of our clients, with special attention provided to the general public that we serve. It
is our belief we can provide services which are second to none, constantly attending to
scheduling and turnaround requirements and seeking feedback from our clients on a regular
basis to fine-tune the service we provide.
GENERAL APPROACH
It is proposed that LP2A provide full- and regular part-time staff to perform the bulk of
services required for Plan Checking, Inspection, and Administrative Services to the City of
Dublin. A regular half-time Building Official will be available each morning to provide plan
checking and administrative functions for the City. A full-time Senior Building Inspector
will provide daily office hours and inspection duties. Additional as-needed staff will perform
plan checks and inspections as higher workloads demand; these additional staff are
comprised of experienced individuals who are already employed by LP2A and work out of
our main office in Pleasanton, located less than two miles from Dublin City Hall.
1. Plan Checking
In-House Plan Checking. It is anticipated that most plan checks will be performed by the
Building Official during his regular morning hours in City Hall. On-site plan checks will
include residential room additions and alterations, commercial tenant improvements, and
other projects which can be performed in an expedited manner. Further, LP2A staff plan
checkers can be available on an as-needed basis to assist the in-house plan check process; it is
our intent to perform as much plan check at Dublin City Hall as possible to provide the best
possible turn-around and service to permit applicants. Over-the-counter plan checking will be
performed as workload allows and in accordance with service goals established between
LP2A and the City.
Plan Checking Turnaround Times. First checks normally have a five working day
turnaround; re-checks have three working day turnarounds. Very large plan check projects
such as regional malls may take two weeks for a first check turnaround.
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2.'. Inspections
It is proposed that Building Inspections will be performed by Mr. Bob White. During
periods of unusually heavy inspection demands, additional staff working out of LP2A's main
office will be provided on an as-needed basis. It is anticipated that Mr. Bill Anderson will
likely perform these additional as-needed inspections.
3. Other Duties
LP2A understands that its staff will perform other duties such as Housing Code
Enforcement, Zoning Enforcement matters as they relate to project approved plans, and
review of business locations in conjunction with enforcement of local Business License
Ordinances.
STAFFING
Buildim! Official. It is proposed that Mr. Kenneth C. Petersen, P.E., be named Building
Official for the City of Dublin. Mr. Petersen will provide the administrative duties of this
Department including (1) development and maintenance of workload and activity statistics;
(2) coordination of all services provided by LP2A to the City; (3) preparation and
presentation of reports requested by the City; (4) preparation assistance and monitoring of
activities within approved budgets; (5) attendance at weekly Department Director meetings
and City Councilor Commission meetings on an as-needed basis. In addition, Mr. Petersen
will perform (1) on-site plan checking for all project types which, reasonably, can be
performed in City Hall; (2) authorize issuance of permits which have met all requirements;
and (3) and will calculate fees and provide assistance to City staff.
Mr. Petersen will provide regular daily hours at City Hall, beginning at 8:00 AM and will be
available until 12:00 noon, if needed. Mr. Petersen will attend meetings and perform other
duties which have to occur at other times during the work day. In his absence, Mr.
Anderson or Mr. Powers will be available to perform Mr. Petersen's duties.
Senior BuiIdim! Inspector. It is proposed that Mr. Bob White be named the Senior Building
Inspector for the City of Dublin. In this capacity, Mr. White will provide regular office
hour(s) and will perform the requested inspections. It is anticipated that inspections will be
performed on a "next day" basis or as otherwise directed by the City.
Additional Plan Check and Inspection Support. Other regular members of LP2A's staff will
assist on an as-needed basis with plan checks and inspections.
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F AtILITIES
This proposal assumes that the City will provide office facilities within City Hall, including
an office for the Building Official, cubicles for h.\'0 inspectors, a personal computer for the
Building Official, typical office furnishings, telephones, applicable codes, supplies, and forms.
PERMIT ISSUANCE
LP2A has developed many procedures to track the timeliness of permit Issuance and
identification of delays. We propose the following:
1. Every project should have a plan review tracking sheet with the plan review
documents. This sheet will give all the essential information regarding the project,
date submitted, date plan checked by each department, and any special comments.
(See Appendix for sample.)
2. A master plan check log sheet should be used and updated by the Administrative
Secretary. (See Appendix for sample.)
CUSTOMER SERVICE
In order to get feedback on the City's customer service, we propose that "Plan Review
Services Surveys" by sent out to applicants after the plan review is completed. (See
Appendix for survey form.) This form can also be modified to include building inspections.
\Ve are also proposing that we develop counter handouts to assist and educate the public.
an example of a handout would be on the energy conservation requirements for owner-
designed residential additions (see Appendix). This handout gives all the information
required along with the forms for compliance. This type of handout has many positive
benefits, such as (1) informs the public; (2) achieves energy compliance; and (3) saves the
homeowner money because an energy consultant is not required. This is just one of
numerous handouts that LP2A has developed to assist the City and our clients.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT POLICIES
As issues come up relating to enforcement of the codes, we would prepare building policies.
These policies would be used for uniform enforcement of the codes and would assist the
public. For example, a policy could be prepared informing an applicant when building plans
are required to be signed by a Registered Engineer/Architect.
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LINHART
PETERSEN
POWERS
ASSOCIATES
PROJECT ORGANIZATION
Building & Safety Services
CITY OF IlUBLIN
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RESlTh1E
KENl\TETH C. PETERSEN, P.E.
LICENSES:
Registered Civil Engineer, 1979, State of California, License No. C32062
Certified Plans Examiner, 1982, International Conference of Building Officials
Certified Building Inspector, International Conference of Building Officials
California Community College Teaching Credential, 1983
General Building Contractor, State of California, 1990
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, 1977
San Jose State University
Associates of Arts, Natural Science, 1974
Ohlone College, Fremont, California
\VORK EXPERIENCE:
1992 - Present
Linhart Petersen Powers Associates - Pleasanton, CA
Principal in charge of Plan Review, Building Inspec-
tion, Existing Building Review, Lender Inspections,
Expert Witness Testimony, Workshops and Seminars.
DES Architects + Engineers - Fremont, CA
Principal in charge of plan review, building inspection, energy,
existing building review, lender inspection and expert
witness testimony.
1978 - 1992
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
1993 - Present
College of San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Instructor for Uniform Building Code courses.
Ohlone College, Fremont, CA
Instructor for Drafting and Engineering courses.
1983 - Present
SEMINAR AUTHOR AND INSTRUCTOR EXPERIENCE:
1992 - Present
Workshops and seminars on the Uniform Building
Codes.
1989 - Present
Structural Basics for Building Inspection and Plan
Review (two day seminars)
Structural Provisions to the 1988 Uniform Building
Code (one day seminar)
1990 - 1991
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Structural Engineers Association of Northern California
International Conference of Building Officials
American Society of Civil Engineers
California Building Officials Association
Western Construction Consultants Association
SPECIAL EXPERTISE:
Mr. Petersen has over eighteen years of plan review and building inspection
experience in both the public and private sectors.
Prior to joining Linhart Petersen Powers Associates as a principal in April, 1992,
Mr. Petersen was a principal with DES Architects + Engineers for thirteen years in
charge of plan review and building inspection for the firm's offices located in
Redwood City, Fremont, Pleasanton, Oakland and Sacramento, California.
Mr. Petersen was responsible for plan reviews and building inspections for up to
40 Building Departments for compliance with the Uniform Building Mechanical
and Plumbing Codes, the National Electric Code, California Title 24 Energy
Conservation Standards, Handicapped access regulations and local ordinances.
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KEVIN M. POWERS, P.E.
LICENSES:
Registered Civil Engineer, State of California, License No. C33451
I.C.B.O. Certified Plans Examiner and Building Inspector
EDUCA TION:
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
University of California - Berkeley
M.E. Structural Engineering and Structural Mechanics
University of California - Berkeley
':YORK EXPERIENCE:
1992 - Present
Linhart Petersen Powers Associates - Pleasanton, CA
Partner in charge of Plan Review and Building
Inspection Services
1987 - 1992
'Villdan Associates - Pleasanton, CA
Division Manager of Building Services and Con
struction Management Divisions in the Bay Area
Regional Office
City of Fremont - Fremont, CA
Senior Plan Check Engineer (Assistant Building
Official) and Plan Check Engineer
Degenkolb and Associates - San Francisco, CA
Structural Design Engineer
1981 - 1987
1979 - 1981
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
International Conference of Building Officials
Structural Engineers Association of Northern California
California Building Officials - Member of Joint Fire Chiefs Committee,
1987 - 1988
SPECIAL EXPERTISE:
Mr. Powers has had management and technical responsibility for building
inspection and plan review services. In addition, he has managed the operations of
Building Departments and their staff, which included activities such as plan review,
permit issuance, building inspection, and zoning enforcement.
Mr. Powers managed and helped create special development service departments
for three jurisdictions to regulate reconstruction following natural disasters. These
projects were funded through FEMA.
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FRANK J. LINHART, P.E.
LICENSES:
Registered Civil Engineer, 1979
State of California, License No. 31076
Registered Structural Engineer, 1981
State of California, License No. 2544
I.C.B.O. Certified Plans Examiner, 1994
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science of Civil Engineering
University of the Pacific, Stock.1:on, California
\VORK EXPERIENCE:
1989 - Present
Linhart Petersen Powers Associates - Pleasanton, CA
Partner in Charge of Structural Consulting Services,
Review of Existing Buildings, Expert Witness
Testimony, and Financial Matters of the Firm.
DES Architects + Engineers - Redwood City/Fremont, CA
Project Engineer and Supervisor of Structural Design
Services in the Fremont Office
1988 - 1989
1978 - 1987
Associated Professions, Inc. - Livermore, CA
Department Head of Structural Engineering
Shareholder
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Structural Engineers Association of Northern California
San Francisco Section
American Society of Civil Engineers
San Francisco Section
SPECIAL EXPERTISE:
Since 1985 Frank has consulted on Handicapped Access Regulations and Local
ordinances for many of our clients.
Since 1978, on-site reviews of Existing Buildings for compliance with State and
local ordinances on the Seismic Safety Upgrade of Existing Buildings.
Since 1985, Expert Witness Testimony on Buildings and Structural projects for
the legal profession.
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RESUME
ROBERT C. 'WHITE
EDUCATION:
Extensive coursework in a wide variety of code areas, including: Building, Plumbing,
and Electrical Codes; Field and Combination Inspection techniques; Fundamentals,
Nonstructural, and Advanced Plan Review; Electrical Inspection and Calculations;
Wood Frame Construction; Nonresidential Disabled Access Standards; and various
code update seminars.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
1983 - Present
Taugher and Associates - Dublin, CA
Senior Building Inspector. Plan checking, permit coordination
and processing, and combination inspection of commercial,
multi-family, and single-family residential projects.
1978 - 1983
County of Alameda - CA
Combination Inspector. Performed typical combination
inspection activities plus completed a special assignments as
project inspector for 99-Bed Mental Health Facility, and North
County Courthouse Jail and Parking Structure projects.
1974 - 1978
Various Inspection and Supervising Activities
Performed as municipal combination building inspector for
Cities of Daly City and Petaluma and performed as Assistant
Project Superintendent for a World War II Naval Housing
project demolition and construction of new HUD low-income
housing project.
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CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BUILDING & SAFETY SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made at Dublin, California, as of July 1, 1995, by and between
the CITY OF DUBLIN, a Municipal Corporation ("CITY"), and Linhart Petersen Powers
Associates ("CONTRACTOR"), who agree as follows:
1. SERVICES. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement,
CONTRACTOR shall provide to CITY the services described in Exhibit A. CONTRACTOR
shall provide said services at the time, place and in the manner specified in Exhibit A.
2. PAYMENT. CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR for services rendered pursuant to this
Agreement at the time and in the manner set forth in Exhibit B. The payments specified in
Exhibit B shall be the only payments to be made to CONTRACTOR for services rendered
pursuant to this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall submit all billings for said services to CITY
in the manner specified in exhibit B; or, if no manner be specified in Exhibit B, then according to
the usual and customary procedures and practices which CONTRACTOR uses for billing clients
similar to CITY.
3. FACILITIES. EQUIPMENT AND CLERICAL SUPPORT. Except as set forth in
Exhibit C, CONTRACTOR shall, at its sole cost and expense, furnish all facilities and
equipment which may be required for furnishing services pursuant to this Agreement. CITY
shall furnish to CONTRACTOR only the facilities and equipment listed in Exhibit C according
to the terms and conditions set forth in Exhibit C.
4. GENERAL PROVISIONS. The general provisions set forth in Exhibit D are part
of this Agreement. In the event of any inconsistency between said general provisions and any
other terms or conditions of this Agreement, the other term or condition shall control insofar as it
is inconsistent with the general provisions.
5. SPECIAL PROVISIONS. The special provisions set forth in Exhibit E are part of
this Agreement.
6. EXHIBITS. All exhibits referred to herein are attached hereto and are by this
reference incorporated herein.
7. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION. This Agreement shall be administered by the
CITY MANAGER. All correspondence shall be directed to or through the CITY MANAGER or
his or her designee.
8. TERM OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall be effective until terminated.
This Agreement may be canceled by the City, upon thirty (30) days advance written notice. This
Agreement may be canceled by CONTRACTOR upon ninety (90) days advance written notice.
AGREEMENT
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9. NOTICES. Any written notice to CONTRACTOR shall be sent to:
Linhart Petersen Powers Associates
Attention: Kenneth C. Petersen
5798 Stoneridge Mall Rd. #201
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Any written notice to CITY shall be sent to:
City of Dublin
Attention: City Manager
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
Executed as of the day first above stated:
For: CITY OF DUBLIN
a Municipal Corporation
By:
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
For: Linhart Petersen Powers Associates
By:
Contractor
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EXHIBIT A
Scope Of Services
1. Buildin~ Official. The individual directly responsible for the performance of the duties of Building
Official as set forth in this agreement shall be Kenneth C. Petersen, P .E., a California Registered Civil
Engineer, License #C32062. Upon mutual agreement and at the sole discretion of the City Manager
and/or designee, CONTRACTOR may substitute other individuals in the above capacity as responsible
individual. The designation as Building Official shall include all duties and responsibilities assigned to
this position through State and local laws and ordinances.
2. Buildin~ Inspection and Plan Check Services. CONTRACTOR shall enforce provisions of the City's
Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical and Housing Codes; the City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance;
and related State and local laws. CONTRACTOR shall make such inspections and investigations as
may be required to effect such enforcement and issue permits as are required by the City's Ordinances
and duly adopted policies. Such enforcement shall include the duties related to the Building Official as
set forth in the Dublin Municipal Code, and in the performance of such work the Contractor shall do the
following:
a. Plan Review. Review all plans prepared by or on behalf of applicants for
compliance with the applicable Federal, State, and City ordinances and regulations.
Building Official shall maintain a close liaison with City Planning Department Staff in
order in order to insure that appropriate requirements of the Zoning Ordinance are
incorporated within the plans submitted. Building Official shall coordinate the submittal
of plans and receipt of comments from other appropriate agencies having jurisdiction in
such matters relative to enforcement of fIre codes, sanitation codes, health codes,
hazardous material regulations, and other regulatory agencies.
CONTRACTOR will strive to complete the first plan check of plans submitted with five
(5) business days of receipt of complete plans from the applicant. The goal agreed to by
CONTRACTOR will be to complete 95% of all complete submittals within the 5 day
period. CITY recognizes that on large scale projects this may not be possible and
CONTRACTOR will strive for a plan review period which does not exceed ten (10) days
on large scale projects. When Building Official is satisfied that the appropriate
requirements of all applicable laws and codes have been met, Building Official shall issue
permits as set forth in such codes.
In the event that workloads hinder the timely completion of Plan Reviews, upon
authorization by the City Manager and/or designee, CONTRACTOR may utilize off-site
Plan Checking at CONTRACTOR office. Performance of said work shall be in
accordance with the hourly rate for such services as stated in this agreement and only
upon approval of CITY.
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b. Buildin~ Inspection. Provide building inspection services during the course of
construction of facilities to enforce compliance with the provisions of applicable laws
including City Ordinances and regulations set forth on the plans for which the permit is
issued. In the performance of such duties, CONTRACTOR shall provide prompt
inspection for each project at the completion of the various stages of construction to
determine compliance. CONTRACTOR shall provide City Manager and/or designee
with relevant background information on all assigned inspection personnel prior to
assignment under this agreement. CONTRACTOR shall assign competent personnel
whose background, experience, applicable certifications, and demeanor demonstrate an
ability to conduct inspections of the type required under this Agreement, in accordance
with CITY standards. City Manager and/or designee shall determine notify Building
Official of acceptability of assigned inspection personnel. CONTRACTOR shall
promptly identify alternate personnel in the event of a request by City Manager and/or
designee.
In the event that CONTRACTOR requests a change in the assigned Inspection Personnel,
CONTRACTOR shall bear the full cost of any training required to familiarize the
assigned personnel with the current status of projects in the City. At a minimum this
shall include a one week overlap with both inspectors.
c. Housin~ Code Enforcement. Building Official shall enforce the City Housing
Code by investigation of complaints regarding sub-standard housing conditions and when
necessary, prepare cases for citation hearings, criminal proceedings in municipal court,
and/or civil abatement proceedings.
d. Presentation of Code Updates. In the event that the State of California adopts
revisions to any of the adopted codes during the term of this agreement, Building Official
shall be responsible for preparing the Staff report and necessary ordinances in advance of
the State mandatory implementation date.
e. Other Duties. Building Official shall perform other related activities as requested
by the City.
3. Projections. On an annual basis and in conjunction with the City Budget process CONTRACTOR shall
submit estimates of the projected: Staffing, Permit Fees, and Construction Activity, which will affect the
provision of services under this Agreement. Given the inability to precisely predict building activity,
these projections are for planning purposes only and there shall not be a guaranteed number of hours of
service under this agreement. Initially it is expected that the Building Official shall typically be
available from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon on all City Business days.
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4. Reportin~/Public Information. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for coordination of monthly and
annual reports summarizing activities undertaken pursuant to this agreement. Reports shall be in a
format and as mutually agreed by the City Manager and/or designee. As required Building Official shall
prepare staff reports for City Council, including but not limited to review and adoption of related code
updates. CONTRACTOR shall also assist with the preparation of informational brochures designed to
assist the public with Building & Safety process.
5. Collection of Fees. All fees collected from permit applicants in connection with the carrying out of the
functions set forth in this agreement, shall be collected by the CITY. CONTRACTOR shall review the
appropriate ordinances and fee schedules adopted by the City Council, and shall compute the amount of
fees to be collected by the CITY. CONTRACTOR shall submit as appropriate information and
recommendations on proposed adjustments to the adopted fee schedules.
6. Limitations (Avoidance of Conflicts). During the term of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall not
provide services to any client for a project which requires any approval from the CITY. Building
Official is required in accordance with Chapter 2.24 of the Dublin Municipal Code to file appropriate
State of California FPPC Conflict of Interest forms.
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A. CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR for services rendered in accordance with the hourly rates stated in
section B. CONTRACTOR shall submit invoices, not more often than once per month, based upon
the work completed. At the sole discretion of the CITY other payment schedules may be
considered. Invoice shall include an accounting of all hours by classification and task. The format
and documentation included on the invoice, shall be subject to approval by the City Manager and/or
designee.
B. HOURLY RATES:
The following hourly rates include all reimbursable or indirect costs, including but not limited to a
vehicle.
Senior Building Inspector
(Includes Inspection as well as any plan
checking of Residential and Non-Structural
CommerciallIndustrial Plans.)
Off-site Plan Checking
(As authorized by City Manager and/or
designee)
Fire Code Plan Checking
(As authorized by City Manager and/or
designee)
Building Official
(Includes Plan Checking of Complex
Residential, CommerciallIndustrial Buildings
and Supervision! Administration. In the event
the Building Official conducts inspections the
rate charged shall be the same as the rate shown
for Senior Building Inspector.)
$ 55.00
$ 65.00
$ 65.00
$ 80.00
C. The hourly rates stated in Section B above, shall be the total which the CITY shall pay for the
services to be rendered by CONTRACTOR pursuant to this Agreement. CITY shall not pay any
additional sum for any expense or cost whatsoever incurred by CONTRACTOR in rendering
services pursuant to this Agreement.
D. CITY shall make no payment for any extra, further or additional service pursuant to this Agreement
unless such extra service and the price therefor is agreed to in writing and authorized by the City
Manager and/or designee.
E. The services to be provided under this Agreement may be terminated without cause at any point in
time in the sole and exclusive discretion of CITY. In this event, CITY shall compensate the
CONTRACTOR for all outstanding costs incurred as of the date of written notice thereof and shall
terminate this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall maintain adequate logs and timesheets in order to
verify costs incurred to date.
F. The CONTRACTOR is not authorized to perform any services or incur any costs whatsoever under
the terms of this Agreement until receipt of a fully executed copy of this Agreement.
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1. Facilities for Records. The City shall provide an office for conducting the duties
set forth in this Agreement, and shall provide necessary furnishings, telephone, permit forms and
codes. Within this office, Building Official shall assemble such records customarily maintained
by a City Building Department. Such records shall, at all times, be the property of the City of
Dublin.
2. Clerical Support. City agrees to provide adequate clerical support to the Building
Department function as mutually agreed upon by CITY and CONTRACTOR.
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EXHIBIT D
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. At all times during the terms of this
Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall be an independent contractor and shall not be an employee of
CITY. CITY shall have the right to control CONTRACTOR only insofar as the results of
CONTRACTOR's services rendered pursuant to this Agreement; however, CITY shall not have
the right to control the means of which CONTRACTOR accomplishes services rendered
pursuant to this Agreement.
2. LICENSES: PERMITS: ETC. CONTRACTOR represents and warrants to
CITY that he has all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatsoever nature which
are legally required for CONTRACTOR to practice his profession. CONTRACTOR represents
and warrants to CITY that CONTRACTOR shall, at this sole cost and expense, keep in effect at
all times during the term of this Agreement any licenses, permits, and approvals which are
legally required to CONTRACTOR to practice his profession.
3. TIME. CONTRACTOR shall devote such time to the performance of services
pursuant to this Agreement as may be reasonably necessary for satisfactory performance of
CONTRACTOR's obligations pursuant to this Agreement.
4. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. CONTRACTOR shall procure and maintain,
for the duration of the contract, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to
property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by
the CONTRACTOR, his agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. The cost of such
insurance shall be included in the CONTRACTOR's rates as described in Exhibit B.
(a) Minimum Scope ofInsurance.
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
1. Insurance Services Office form number GL 0002 (Ed. 1/73) covering
comprehensive General Liability and Insurance Services Office form number
GL 0404 covering Broad Form Comprehensive General Liability; or insurance
equivalent to Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability
coverage ("occurrence" form CG 0001), as determined by the City Manager
and/or designee.
2. Insurance Services Office form number CA 0001 (Ed. 1/78) coverIng
Automobile Liability, code 1 "any auto" and endorsement CA 0025.
3. Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by the Labor Code of the State
of California and Employers Liability Insurance.
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(b) Minimum Limits ofInsurance.CONTRACTOR shall maintain limits no less than:
1. General Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily
injury, personal injury and property damage. If commercial General Liability
Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the
general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the
general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
2. Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident for
bodily injury and accidental death and property damage per occurrence
combined single limit.
3. Workers' Compensation and Employers Liability: Workers' Compensation
limits as required by the Labor Code of the State of California and Employers
Liability limits of $1 ,000,000 per accident.
(c) Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured
retentions must be declared to and approved by the CITY Manager of City of Dublin. At the
option of the CITY Manager or hislher designee either the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such
deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects the CITY, its officers, officials and employees;
or the CONTRACTOR shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related
investigations, claim administration and defense expenses.
(d) Other Insurance Provisions.
contain, the following provisions:
The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to
1. General Liability and Automobile Liability Coverages.
a. The CITY, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers are to be
covered as insureds as respects: liability arising out of activities
performed by or on behalf of the CONTRACTOR; products and
completed operations of the CONTRACTOR, premises owned, occupied
or used by the CONTRACTOR, or automobiles owned, leased, hired or
borrowed by the CONTRACTOR. The coverage shall contain no
special imitations on the scope of the protection afforded to the CITY,
its officers, officials, employees or volunteers.
b. The CONTRACTOR'S insurance coverage shall be primary insurance
as respects the CITY, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers.
Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the CITY, its officers,
officials, employees or volunteers shall be excess of the
CONTRACTOR's insurance and shall not contribute with it.
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c. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not
affect coverage provided to the CITY, its officers, officials, employees
or volunteers.
d. The CONTRACTOR'S insurance coverage shall apply separately to
each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with
respect to the limits of the insurer's liability.
2. Worker's Compensation and Employers Liability Covera~e.
The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the CITY, its
officers, officials, employees and volunteers for losses arising from work performed
by the CONTRACTOR for the CITY.
3. Professional Liability.
CONTRACTOR shall carry professional liability insurance in an amount deemed by
the CITY to adequately protect the CONTRACTOR against liability caused by
negligent acts, errors or omissions on the part of the CONTRACTOR in the course
of performance of the services specified in this Agreement. Said coverage may be
provided on a "claims made" basis at the discretion of the CITY Manager or his/her
designee.
4. All Covera~es.
Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage
shall not be canceled by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits except after
thirty (30) days' prior written notice by mail has been given to the CITY.
(e) Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a Bests'
rating of no less than A:VII., except for professional liability.
(t) Verification of Covera~e. CONTRACTOR shall furnish CITY with certificates
insurance and with original endorsements effecting coverage required by this clause. The
certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy are to be signed by a person
authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on this behalf. The certificates and
endorsements are to be received and approved by the CITY before work commences.
The CITY reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance
policies, at any time.
(g) Subcontractors. CONTRACTOR shall include all subcontractors as insureds under
its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor.
All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements state herein.
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· . 1\) . The CITY Manager of his/her designee may approve a variation in those insurance
requirements upon a determination that the coverages, scope, limits and forms of such
insurance are either not commercially available or that the CITY's interests are otherwise
fully protected. Said approval of variation must be in writing.
5. CONTRACTOR NO. AGENT. Except as CITY may specify in writing,
CONTRACTOR shall have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of CITY in any
capacity whatsoever as an agent. CONTRACTOR shall have no authority, express or implied,
pursuant to this Agreement to bind CITY to any obligation whatsoever.
6. ASSIGNMENT PROHIBITED. No party to this Agreement may assign any
right or obligation pursuant to this Agreement. Any attempted or purported assignment of any
right or obligation pursuant to this Agreement shall be void and of no effect, unless said
assignment is approved in writing by CITY.
7. PERSONNEL. CONTRACTOR shall assign only competent personnel to
perform services pursuant to this Agreement. In the event that CITY, in its sole discretion, at any
time during the term of this Agreement, desires the removal of any such person(s),
CONTRACTOR shall, immediately upon receiving notice from CITY of such desire of CITY,
cause the removal of such person or persons.
8. STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE. CONTRACTOR shall perform all services
required pursuant to this Agreement in the manner and according to the standards observed by a
competent practitioner of the profession in which CONTRACTOR is engaged in the
geographical area in which CONTRACTOR practices his profession. All instruments of service
of whatsoever nature which CONTRACTOR delivers to CITY pursuant to this Agreement shall
be prepared in a substantial, first class and workmanlike manner and conform to the standards of
quality normally observed by a person practicing in CONTRACTOR's profession.
9. HOLD HARMLESS AND RESPONSIBLE OF CONTRACTORS.
CONTRACTOR shall take all responsibility for the work, shall bear all losses and damages
directly or indirectly resulting to him, to any subcontractor, to the CITY, to CITY officers and
employees, or to parties designated unforeseen difficulties, accidents, occurrences or other causes
to the extent they are predicated on active or passive negligence of the CONTRACTOR or any
subcontractor. CONTRACTOR shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the CITY, its officers,
officials, directors, expense, claim costs (including costs of defense), suits, and damages of every
kind, nature and description directly or indirectly arising from the performance of the work to the
extent they are caused by the negligent acts, errors, or omission of CONTRACTOR. This
paragraph shall not be construed to exempt the CITY, its employees and officers from its own
fraud, willful injury or violation of law whether willful of negligent. For purposes of Section
2782 of the Civil Code the parties hereto recognize and agree that this Agreement is not a
construction contract. By execution of this Agreement CONTRACTOR acknowledges and
agrees that he has read and understands the provisions hereof and that this paragraph is a material
element of consideration. Approval of the insurance contracts does not relieve the
CONTRACTOR or subcontractors from liability under this paragraph.
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1 o. GOVERNMENTAL REGULA nONS. To the extent that this Agreement may
be funded by fiscal assistance from another governmental entity, CONTRACTOR shall comply
with all applicable rules and regulations to which CITY is bound by the terms of such fiscal
assistance program. Also, in performing the services to be provided pursuant to this Agreement,
CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations whether State or Federal,
which are applicable to the performance of work hereunder, including but not limited to laws and
regulations; prohibiting discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin,
ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, or sex; when applicable laws
related to payment of prevailing wages; and laws requiring injury and illness prevention
programs.
11. DOCUMENTS. All reports, data maps, models, charts, studies, surveys,
photographs, memoranda or other written documents or materials prepared by CONTRACTOR
pursuant to this Agreement shall become the property of CITY upon completion of the work to
be performed hereunder or upon termination of the Agreement.
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EXHIBIT E
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
The following provisions are hereby incorporated in the Agreement by and between Linhart
Petersen Powers and Associates (CONTRACTOR) and City of Dublin (CITY):
Assi~ned Personnel/Subcontractors.
The following terms and conditions are hereby agreed to by CONTRACTOR prior to the
assignment of personnel or use by CONTRACTOR of subcontractors.
a. Submittal to City Mana~er. The name, background and experience of any and
every firm or individual to which any work outlined in this Agreement is to be performed must
be submitted to the City Manager and/or designee for prior approval.
b. CONTRACTOR Liable for Work of Subcontractors. Approval by. the City
Manager of a subcontractor shall not relieve CONTRACTOR of any liability for the work to be
performed pursuant to this Agreement, nor shall such approval infer any contractual relationship
between CITY and any subcontractor.
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