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On April 30, 2013, the City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for On -Call Services to
provide assistance with Permit Processing; Plan reviews, Construction Inspections, and
Code Enforcement Services. The RFP was sent to 30 firms. The deadline to submit was
June 3, 2013.
On July 2, 2413, staff conducted a pane! interview with the firms_ After evaluating the
qualifications and services available, reviewing the cost proposals and conducting
reference checks, the panel concluded that EsGil Corporation can best service the City
of National City's needs,
EsGiI Corporation is currently providing services for Permit Processing, Plan reviews,
Construction inspections, and Code Enforcement Services for the Building Department
and has been for more than 32 years. Through an amendment to the contract, EsGiI
began providing services to our Fire Department. The recent RFP was expanded to
include the needs of other departments. EsGil is a qualified firm and is willing to provide
services to other City departments as needed. Additionally, EsGil Corporation has
agreed to reduce their fee for plan reviews by 15% to provide financial relief to the City.
This contract has a not exceed amount $300,000 per year for a period of three years for
plan review and $100,000 per year for all services outside of plan view for a period of
three years for a total contract amount of $400,000 per year. Upon mutual agreement
by both parties, the contract may be extend by 1 year, no more than 3 times.
EsGil's many of years of support services has been of great value to the City. Staff
recommends that Council approve the contract for On -Call Services to provide
assistance with Permit Processing, Plan reviews, Construction Inspections, Code
Enforcement, and related services on an as needed basis and authorize the Mayor to
execute the contract.