RFP for Building and Fire Plan Review, Inspection, and Administrative Services (2027–2030)

Active 2021-RFP-061 RFPArchitecture & EngineeringCity of South San Francisco
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City of South San Francisco (California) posted this RFP on Oct 14, 2026. Responses are due Nov 20, 2026. Category: Architecture & Engineering. Questions are due 2026-10-30 17:00. Solicitation number 2021-RFP-061.

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General information

Solicitation number
2021-RFP-061
Notice type
RFP
Place of performance
California
Questions due
2026-10-30 17:00

Agency and category

Agency
City of South San Francisco
Category
007Architecture & Engineering
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What the bid is for

The City of South San Francisco intends to retain professional services consultant(s) to provide administrative services, building plan check and inspection services, fire plan check and fire construction inspection services, and other needed professional services.

The City of South San Francisco is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide administrative services, plan review, inspection services and other needed professional services for an anticipated three-year term beginning July 1, 2027 and ending June 30, 2030. The City intends to establish a coordinated pool of qualified professional consultants capable of supporting the Building Division and Fire Prevention Division as operational needs fluctuate. The City may award one or more agreements for all or portions of the services described in this RFP.

Scope

6.1 General Services and Coordination

The City is seeking qualified Consultant(s) with experience in commercial and residential plan reviews including mixed-use, multi-story construction, complex tenant improvements, and complex biotechnology research & development projects. Plans often require quick turnaround to meet the needs of the building owner and contractor. Inspection demand may also be high, with inspections required on short notice and weekends.

  • Provide administrative and professional services as needed by the Building Divison and Fire Prevention Division.
  • Provide staffing that can quickly increase, decrease, or otherwise adjust to the operational needs of the City.
  • Provide a designated single point of contact for the overall contract, while maintaining appropriate points of contact for Building and Fire services.
  • Coordinate with the City Building Official, Fire Marshal, and other designated City staff.

6.2 Building Plan Review Services

The Consultant shall provide complete building plan review services, including structural items and accessibility, for commercial and residential projects, including mixed-use, multi-story construction and complex biotechnology research & development projects.

  • Provide a fully functional web portal for digital reviews of plans.
  • Provide CASp-certified personnel employed by the Consultant.
  • Unless otherwise authorized by the City for a specific assignment, complete initial plan reviews within ten (10) business days and resubmittal and accelerated plan reviews in five (5) business days.

6.3 Building Inspection Services

  • Provide inspection services for commercial and residential construction as requested by the Building Division.
  • Provide inspection staffing responsive to fluctuating workload and short-notice requests, and submit inspection results to the City on the same business day the inspection is performed.

6.5 Fire Plan Review Services

The Consultant shall provide complete fire plan review services. [...]

6.6 Fire Construction Inspection Services

- Perform construction related inspections as needed.

6.8 Fire Staff Development and Training

- Consultant will provide quarterly training to Fire Prevention staff related to fire plan reviews as they relate to National Fire Protection Association standards.

Additional information

Submission

Interested firms should provide an electronic copy of their submittal via ProcureNow by **November 20, 2026, no later than 5:00 PM (PST)**. Respondents shall create a free account with ProcureNow by signing up at https://secure.procurenow.com/signup. All inquiries regarding the RFP shall be submitted via ProcureNow.

Evaluation

Consultant(s) will be selected based on demonstrated competence, professional qualifications, capacity, approach, past performance, and cost. The City may select multiple firms to establish a consultant pool. Cost is one factor and the agreement need not be awarded to the lowest-cost proposer.

Term

The term of this Agreement shall commence July 1, 2027 and continue through June 30, 2030, unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement. The City may extend the Agreement for up to two (2) additional one-year periods.

Other

Proposals shall remain effective for 90 days beyond the submittal date. Statutory Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance shall be provided with limits of not less than ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) per accident.

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