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

The City of South San Francisco is creating a competitive pool of qualified consulting firms to provide a full suite of administrative, building‑plan‑check, building‑inspection, fire‑plan‑check, fire‑construction‑inspection, and related technical services for its Building Division and Fire Prevention Division. The three‑year contract (July 1 2027 – June 30 2030) may be extended up to two additional one‑year periods. Multiple firms may be awarded agreements, and work will be assigned on a task‑by‑task basis with no guaranteed minimum volume. Respondents must demonstrate at least ten years of fire‑plan‑review experience, possess CASp‑certified personnel, and be able to staff quickly for short‑notice inspections, including weekends. Proposals are due electronically by 5:00 PM PT on November 20 2026; questions are due by October 30 2026; award is expected January 27 2027. Evaluation will consider technical approach, relevant experience, references, team qualifications, cost, quality‑assurance, capacity, and use of digital workflow tools. • Provide administrative support, building and fire plan review, and inspections for commercial, residential, mixed‑use, multi‑story, and biotech R&D projects. • Respond to assignment requests within one business day; complete initial plan reviews within 10 business days (5 days for resubmissions). • Perform inspections next business day after request (including weekend/short‑notice when authorized). • Supply a single point of contact and maintain coordination between Building and Fire divisions. • Offer quarterly fire‑staff training and optional specialty services (structural, accessibility, hazardous‑materials, smoke‑control, etc.). • Compensation is on an hourly‑rate basis; no minimum work guaranteed.