About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Long Beach seeks proposals from professional consulting firms to provide as-needed plan review, inspection services, and related support to supplement Building Bureau staff. The scope addresses temporary staffing shortages and specialized reviews beyond internal expertise, covering construction document examination, application screening, activity logging in the city permitting system, fire inspection support, counter services, cannabis business services, and seismic resiliency. Eligible onshore USA organizations must submit proposals electronically through LongBeachBuys.com by 11:00 AM PST on December 18, 2026. An optional virtual pre-proposal meeting takes place on November 10, 2026, and all questions are due by 11:00 AM PST on November 25, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Long Beach
Scope of work
- Plan review of construction documents for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire-building, grading, and stormwater
- Screening of applications and construction documents for permit submittal
- Logging and entering plan review activities and project information into the city permitting system
- Inspection services of construction projects for compliance with California Building Standards and local codes
- Fire inspection support and coordination with Fire Department personnel
- Permit Center counter services to process permit applications and issue permits
- Plan review and inspection services for adult-use and medical marijuana businesses
- Subject matter expertise and training for ADA CASp, Building Seismic Resiliency, and ADU/PAADU programs
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Required certifications and licensure, staffing availability, backfill and continuity | Not specified |
| Specialized expertise to provide optional services outlined in Section 2.1 | Not specified |
| Cost Proposal/Fee Schedule, Value & Pricing Transparency | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- 3 years minimum experience, 5 years preferred, performing the proposed services for public agencies
- Applicable licensure or certification such as ICC plans examiner/inspector/permit technician series certification or California professional license
- Individuals performing plan review shall have a bachelors degree from an accredited institution
- Individuals performing plan review or inspections shall possess a thorough knowledge of applicable codes
- Contractors providing ADA/CASp services must possess a valid California CASp certification
Documents to include with your response
- Narrative Proposal
- Cost Proposal
- Proposal Appendices (financial statements and resumes)
- Attachment A: Authorization & Certification
- Attachment B: Equal Benefits Ordinance (EBO) Form
- Attachment C: Local Preference Request (if applicable)
- Subcontractor statements (if applicable)
Key dates
- Release Date
- October 30, 2026
- Optional Pre-Proposal Virtual Meeting
- 11:00 AM (PST), November 10, 2026
- Questions Due to the City
- 11:00 AM (PST), November 25, 2026
- Responses to the questions will be posted
- December 4, 2026
- Proposals Due
- 11:00 AM (PST), December 18, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via LongBeachBuys.com
- Instructions
- Proposals must be submitted electronically via LongBeachBuys.com; cost proposal should be submitted separately.
Contract details
- Term
- Two years with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, not to exceed five years.
- Place of performance
- Long Beach, CA (in-person/on-site services preferred; offsite services permitted if specifically indicated).
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial general liability insurance (scope ISO CG 00 01 10 93) naming City as additional insured; Workers' compensation per CA Labor Code with Employer's liability of $1,000,000; Automobile liability (scope ISO CA 00 01 06 92); Professional liability / errors and omissions; Cyber and privacy insurance.