AGR-5285.K - CODE CONSULTING GROUP LLC - FIRE DEPARTMENT PLAN REVIEW SERVICES FY 2020-21Ac-a 5.`
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Fire Protection Engineering Services]
THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made at
Orange, California, on this - day of tn , 2020 (the "Effective Date") by and
between the CITY OF ORANGE, a municipal corporation ("City"), and CODE CONSULTING
GROUP, LLC, a California limited liability company("Contractor"), who agree as follows:
1. Services. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement,
Contractor shall provide to the reasonable satisfaction of City the services set forth in Exhibit"A,"
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. As a material inducement to City
to enter into this Agreement,Contractor represents and wanants that it has thoroughly investigated
and considered the scope of services and fully understands the difficulties and restrictions in
performing the work. Contractor shall perform all services in a manner reasonably satisfactory to
City and in a manner in conformance with the standards of quality normally observed by an entity
provided such services to a municipal agency. All services provided shall conform to all federal,
state and local laws,rules and regulations and to the best professional standards and practices. The
terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement shall control over any terms and conditions in
Exhibit"A" to the contrary.
Matthew Nelson, Fire Department Administrative Captain ("City's Project Manager"),
shall be the person to whom Contractor will report for the performance of services hereunder. It
is understood that Contractor's performance liereunder shall be under the supervision of City's
Proj ect Manager(or his/her designee),that Contractor shall coordinate its services hereunder with
City's Project Manager to the extent required by City's Project Manager,and that all performances
required hereunder by Contractor shall be performed to tY e satisfaction of City's Project Manager
and the City Manager.
2. Compensation and Fees.
a. Contractor's total compensation for all services performed under this
Agreement, shall not exceed FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS and 00/100 ($40,000.00) for all
services performed between July 1,2020 and June 30,2021,without the prior written authorization
of City. Contractor shall be responsible for notifying the City's Project Manager if it appears that
the not-to-exceed amount will be surpassed in the fiscal year and understands that no work can be
compensated in excess of the not-to-exceed amount unless approved in writing by the City. This
Agreement shall be effective through June 30, 2021, unless otherwise terminated as set forth
herein.
b. The above compensation shall include all costs, including, but not limited
to, all clerical, administrative, overhead, insurance, reproduction, telephone, travel, auto rental,
subsistence and all related expenses.
3. Pavment.
a. As scheduled services are completed, Contractor shall submit to City an
invoice for the services completed, authorized expenses and authorized extra work actually
performed or incurred.
b. All such invoices shall state the basis for the amount invoiced, including
services completed,the number of hours spent and any extra work performed.
c. City will pay Contractor the amount invoiced within thirty (30) days after
the approval of the invoice.
d. Payment shall constitute payment in full for all services, authorized costs
and authorized extra work covered by that invoice.
4. Change Orders. No payrnent for extra services caused by a change in the scope
or complexity of work, or for any other reason, shall be made unless and until such extra services
and a price therefor have been previously authorized in writing and approved by City as an
amendment to this Agreement. The amendment shall set forth the changes of work, extension of
time, and adjustment of the compensation to be paid by City to Contractor.
5. Licenses. Contractor represents that it and any subcontractors it may engage,
possess any and all licenses which are required under state or federal law to perform the work
contemplated by this Agreement and that Contractor and its subcontractors shall maintain all
appropriate licenses, including a City of Orange business license, at its cost, during the
performance of this Agreement."
6. Independent Contractor. At all times during the term of this Agreement,
Contractor shall be an independent contractor and not an employee of City. City shall have the
right to control Contractor only insofar as the result of Contractor's services rendered pursuant to
this Agreement. City shall not have the right to control the means by which Contractor
accomplishes services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor shall, at its sole cost and
expense, furnish all facilities, materials and equipment which may be required for fumishing
services pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor shall be solely responsible for, and shall
indemnify, defend and save City harmless from all matters relating to the payment of its
subcontractors, agents and employees, including compliance with social security withholding and
all other wages, salaries, benefits, taxes, exactions, and regulations of any nature whatsoever.
Contractor acknowledges that it and any subcontractors, agents or employees employed by
Contractor shall not,under any circumstances,be considered employees of City,and that they shall
not be entitled to any of the benefits or rights afforded employees of City,including,but not limited
to, sick leave, vacation leave, holiday pay, Public Employees Retirement System benefits, or
health, life, dental, long-term disability or workers' compensation insurance benefits.
7. Contractor Not A ent. 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
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agent. Contractor shall have no authority, express or implied, to bind City to any obligation
whatsoever.
8. Designated Persons. Only those qualified persons authorized by City's Project
Manager, or as designated in Exhibit"A,"shall perform work provided for under this Agreement.
It is understood by the parties that clerical and other nonprofessional work may be performed by
persons other than those designated.
9. Assi nment or Subcontractin. No assignment or subcontracting by Contractor
of any part of this Agreement or of funds to be received under this Agreeinent shall be of any force
or effect unless the assignment has the prior written approval of City. City may terminate this
Agreement rather than accept any proposed assignment or subcontracting. Such assignment or
subcontracting may be approved by the City Manager or his/her designee.
10. Time of Comuletion. Except as otherwise specified in Exhibit "A," Contractor
shall commence the work provided for in this Agreement immediately after the Date of Execution
and diligently prosecute completion of all work assigned.
11. Time Is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in this Agreement. Contractor shall
do all things necessary and incidental to the prosecution of Contractor's work.
12. Reserved.
13. Delays and Egtensions of Time. Contractor's sole remedy for delays outside its
control, other than those delays caused by City, shall be an extension of time. No matter what the
cause of the delay,Contractor must document any delay and request an extension of time in writing
at the time of the delay to the satisfaction of City. Any extensions granted shall be limited to the
length of the delay outside Contractor's control. If Contractor believes that delays caused by City
will cause it to incur additional costs, it must specify, in writing, why the delay has caused
additional costs to be incurred and the exact amount of such cost at the time the delay occurs. No
additional costs can be paid that exceed the not to exceed amount stated in Section 2.a, above,
absent a written amendment to this Agreement.
14. Products of Contractor. The documents, studies, evaluations, assessments,
reports,plans, citations, materials,manuals,technical data, logs,files, designs and other products
produced or provided by Contractor for this Agreement shall become the property of City upon
receipt. Contractor shall deliver all such products to CiTy prior to payment for same. City may
use,reuse or otherwise utilize such products without restriction.
15. Equal Emplovment Opportunit_y. During the performance of this Agreement,
Contractor agrees as follows:
a. Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employrnent because of race, color,religion, sex,national origin,mental or physical disability, or
any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Contractor shall ensure that applicants are employed,
and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion,
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sex,national origin,mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Such actions shall include,but not be limited to the following: employment,upgrading,demotion
or transfer,recruitment or recruitrnent advertising,layoff or termination,rates of pay or other forms
of compensation and selection for training,including apprenticeship. Contractor agrees to post in
conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, a notice setting forth
provisions of this non-discrimination clause.
b. Contractor shall, in all solicitations and advertisements for employees
placed by, or on behalf of Contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, mental or physical
disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
c. Contractor shall cause the foregoing paragraphs(a)and(b)to be inserted in
all subcontracts for any work covered by this Agreement, provided that the foregoing provisions
shall not apply to subcontracts for standard commercial supplies or raw materials.
16. Conflicts of Interest. Contractor agrees that it shall not make, participate in the
making, or in any way attempt to use its position as a contractor to influence any decision of City
in which Contractor knows or has reason to know that Contractor, its officers, partners, or
employees have a financial interest as defined in Section 87103 of the Government Code.
Contractor further agrees that it shall not be eligible to work as the design/build firm for the project
that is the subject of this Agreement.
17. Indemni .
a. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor agrees to indemnify,
defend and hold City,its City Council and each member thereof, and the officers, officials, agents
and employees of City(collectively the"Indemnitees") entirely harmless from all liability arising
out of
1) Any and all claims under workers' compensation acts and other
employee benefit acts with respect to Contractor's employees or Contractor's subcontractor's
employees arising out of Contractor's work under this Agreement, including any and all claims
under any law pertaining to Contractor or its employees' status as an independent contractor and
any and all claims under Labor Code section 1720 related to the payment of prevailing wages for
public works projects; and
2) Any claim,loss,injury to or death of persons or damage to property
caused by any act, neglect, default, or omission other than a professional act or omission of
Contractor, or person, firm or corpora.tion employed by Contractor, either directly or by
independent contract, including all damages due to loss or theft sustained by any person, firm or
corporation including the Indemnitees, or any of them, arising out of, or in any way connected
with the work or services which are the subject of this Agreement, including injury or damage
either on or off City's property;but not for any loss, injury,death or damage caused by the active
negligence or willful misconduct of City. Contractor, at its own expense, cost and risk, shall
indemnify any and all claims, actions, suits or other proceedings that may be brought or instituted
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against the Indemnitees on any such claim or liability covered by this subparagraph, and shall pay
or satisfy any judgment that may be rendered against the Indemnitees, or any of them, in any
action, suit or other proceedings as a result of coverage under this subpaaragraph.
b. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor agrees to indemnify and
hold Indemnitees entirely harmless from all liability arising out of any claim, loss, injury to or
death of persons or damage to property caused by its negligent professional act or omission in the
performance of professional services pursuant to this Agreement.
c. Except for the Indemnitees, the indemnifications provided in this
Agreement shall not be construed to extend any third party indemnification rights of any kind to
any person or entity which is not a signatory to this Agreement.
d. The indemnities set forth in this section shall survive any closing,
rescission,or termination of this Agreement, and shall continue to be binding and in full force and
effect in perpetuity with respect to Contractor and its successors.
18. Insurance.
a. Contractor shall carry workers' compensation insurance as required by law
for the protection of its employees during the progress of the work. Contractor understands that it
is an independent contractor and not entitled to any workers' compensation benefits under any
City program.
b. Contractor shall maintain during the life of this Agreement the following
minimum amount of comprehensive general liability insurance or commercial general liability
insurance: the greater of (1) One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence; or (2) all the
insurance coverage and/or limits carried by or available to Contractor. Said insurance shall cover
bodily injury, death and property damage and be written on an occurrence basis.
c.Contractor shall maintain during the life of this Agreement, the following
minimum amount of automotive liability insurance: the greater of(1) a combined single limit of
One Million Dollars ($1,000,000); or (2) all the insurance coverage and/or limits carried by or
available to Contractor. Said insurance shall cover bodily injury, death and property damage for
all owned,non-owned and hired vehicles and be written on an occurrence basis.
d. Any insurance proceeds in excess of or broader than the minimum required
coverage and/or minimum required limits which are applicable to a given loss shall be available
to City. No representation is made that the minimum insurance requirements of this Agreement
are sufficient to cover the obligations of Contractor under this Agreement.
e. Each policy of general liability and automotive liability shall provide that
City, its officers, officials, agents, and employees are declared to be additional insureds under the
terms of the policy, but only with respect to the work performed by Contractor under this
Agreement. A policy endorsement to that effect shall be provided to City along with the certificate
of insurance. In lieu of an endorsement,City will accept a copy of the policy(ies)which evidences
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that City is an additional insured as a contracting party. The minimum coverage required by
Subsection 18.b and c, above, shall apply to City as an additional insured.
f.Contractor shall maintain during the life of this Agreement professional
liability insurance covering errors and omissions arising out of the performance of this Agreement
with a minimum limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000)per claim. Contractor agrees to keep
such policy in force and effect for at least five (5) years from the date of completion of this
Agreement.
g. The insurance policies maintained by Contractor shall be primary insurance
and no insurance held or owned by City shall be called upon to cover any loss under the policy.
Contractor will determine its own needs in procurement of insurance to cover liabilities other than
as stated above.
h. Before Contractor perfortns any work or prepares or delivers any materials,
Contractor shall furnish certificates of insurance and endorsements, as required by City,
evidencing the aforementioned minimum insurance coverages on forms acceptable to City,which
shall provide that the insurance in force will not be canceled or allowed to lapse without at least
ten(10) days' prior written notice to City.
i.Except for professional liability insurance coverage that may be required by
this Agreement, all insurance maintained by Contractor shall be issued by companies admitted to
conduct the pertinent line of insurance business in California and having a rating of Grade A or
better and Class VII or better by the latest edition of Best Key Rating Guide. In the case of
professional liability insurance coverage, such coverage shall be issued by companies either
licensed or admitted to conduct business in California so long as such insurer possesses the
aforementioned Best rating.
j Contractor shall immediately notify City if any required insurance lapses or
is otherwise modified and cease performance of this Agreement unless otherwise directed by City.
In such a case, City may procure insurance or self-insure the risk and charge Contractor for such
costs and any and all damages resulting therefrom, by way of set-off from any sums owed
Contractor.
k. Contractor agrees that in the event of loss due to any of the perils for which
it has agreed to provide insurance, Contractor shall look solely to its insurance for recovery.
Contractor hereby grants to City,on behalf of any insurer providing insurance to either Contractor
or City with respect to the services of Contractor herein,a waiver of any right to subrogation which
any such insurer may acquire against City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such
insurance.
1.Contractor shall include all subcontractors, if any, as insureds under its
policies or shall fiunish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor to City for
review and approval. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements
stated herein.
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19. Termination. City may for any reason terminate this Agreement by giving
Contractor not less than five (5) days' written notice of intent to terminate. Upon receipt of such
notice, Contractor shall immediately cease work, unless the notice from City provides otherwise.
Upon the termination of this Agreement, City shall pay Contractor for services satisfactorily
provided and all allowable reimbursements incurred to the date of termination in compliance with
this Agreement, unless termination by City shall be for cause, in which event City may withhold
any disputed compensation. City shall not be liable for any claim of lost profits.
20. Maintenance and Inspection of Records. In accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, Contractor and its subcontractors shall maintain reasonably full and
complete books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other information (collectively, the
records")pertaining to the costs of and completion of services performed under this Agreement.
City and its authorized representatives shall have access to and the right to audit and reproduce
any of Contractor's records regarding the services provided under this Agreement. Contractor shall
maintain all such records for a period of at least three (3) years after termination or completion of
this Agreement. Contractor agrees to make available all such records for inspection or audit at its
offices during normal business hours and upon three(3)days' notice from City,and copies thereof
shall be furnished if requested.
21. Compliance with all Laws/Immitration Laws.
a. Contractor shall be laiowledgeable of and comply with all local, state and
federal laws which may apply to the performance of this Agreement.
b. If the work provided for in this Agreement constitutes a"public works," as
that term is defined in Section 1720 of the California Labor Code,for which prevailing wages must
be paid, to the extent Contractor's employees will perform any work that falls within any of the
classifications for which the Department of Labor Relations of the State of California promulgates
prevailing wage determinations, Contractor hereby agrees that it, and any subcontractor under it,
shall pay not less than the specified prevailing rates of wages to all such workers. The general
prevailing wage determinations for crafts can be located on the website of the Department of
Industrial Relations (www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR). Additionally,to perform work under this Contract,
Contractor must meet all State registration requirements and criteria,including project compliance
monitoring.
c.Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor:
1) Has complied and shall at all times during the term of this
Agreement comply, in all respects, with all immigration laws, regulations, statutes, rules, codes,
and orders, including, without limitation, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
IRCA); and
2) Has not and will not knowingly employ any individual to perform
services under this Agreement who is ineligible to work in the United States or under the terms of
this Agreement; and
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3) Has properly maintained, and shall at all times during the term of
this Agreement properly maintain, all related employrnent documentation records including,
without limitation, the completion and maintenance of the Form I-9 for each of Contractor's
employees; and
4) Has responded, and shall at all times during the term of this
Agreement respond, in a timely fashion to any government inspection requests relating to
immigration law compliance and/or Form I-9 compliance and/or worksite enforcement by the
Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Labor, or the Social Security
Administration.
d. Contractor shall require all subcontractors or subconsultants to make the
same representations and warranties as set forth in Subsection 21.b.
e.Contractor shall, upon request of City, provide a list of all employees
working under this Agreement and shall provide,to the reasonable satisfaction of City,verification
that all such employees are eligible to work in the United States. All costs associated with such
verification shall be borne by Contractor. Once such request has been made, Contractor may not
change employees working under this Agreement without written notice to City, accompanied by
the verification required herein for such employees.
f.Contractor shall require all subcontractors or sub-consultants to make the
same verification as set forth in Subsection 21.d.
g. If Contractor or subcontractor knowingly employs an employee providing
work under this Agreement who is not authorized to work in the United States, and/or fails to
follow federal laws to determine the status of such employee,that shall constitute a material breach
of this Agreement and may be cause for immediate termination of this Agreement by City.
h. Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold City, its officers, officials, agents
and employees harmless for, of and from any loss,including but not limited to fines,penalties and
corrective measures City may sustain by reason of Contractor's failure to comply with said laws,
rules and regulations in connection with the performance of this Agreement.
22. Governin Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance
with and governed by the laws of the State of California and Contractor agrees to submit to the
jurisdiction of California courts. Venue for any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be in
Orange County, California.
23. Integration. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties. No
other agreement,oral or written,pertaining to the work to be performed under this Agreement shall
be of any force or effect unless it is in writing and signed by both parties. Any work performed
which is inconsistent with or in violation of the provisions of this Agreement shall not be
compensated.
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24. Notice. Except as otherwise provided herein, all notices required under this
Agreement shall be in writing and delivered personally, by e-mail, or by first class U.S. mail,
postage prepaid, to each party at the address listed below. Either party may change the notice
address by notifying the other party in writing. Notices shall be deemed received upon receipt of
same or within three(3) days of deposit in the U.S. Mail,whichever is earlier. Notices sent by e-
mail shall be deemed received on the date of the e-mail transmission.
CONTRACTOR" CITY"
Code Consulting Group, LLC City of Orange
417 S. Associated Road#320 300 E. Chapman Avenue
Brea, CA 92821 Orange, CA 92866-1591
Attn: Kevin Hobby Attn: Chris Boyd, Fire Chief
Telephone No.: 562-556-2213 Telephone No.: 714-288-2500
E-Mail: khobby@sbcglobal.net E-Mail: cboyd@cityoforange.org
25. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts,each
of which shall be deemed an original,but all of which together shall constitute one and the same
instrument. Signatures transmitted via facsimile and electronic mail sha11 have the same effect as
original signatures.
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IN WITNESS of this Agreement, the parties have entered into this Agreement as of the
year and day first above written.
CONTRACTOR" CITY"
CODE CONSULTING GROUP, LLC, CTTY OF ORANGE, a municipal corporation
a California limited liability company
By: By;
Printed Name: ut ( Mar A. Murphy, Mayor
Title: P(Q SI Ln ,,(
By:_ .--
Printed Name: I o6 ATTEST:
Title: V iCc (2 n w
Pamela Coleman, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mary E. B ing
Senior Assistant City Atto e
NOTE:City requires the following signature(s) on behalf of the Contractor:
1)the Chairman of the Board,the President or a Vice-President,AND (2)the
Secretary, the Chief Financial Officer, the Treasurer, an Assistant Secretary
or an Assistant Treasurer. If only one corporate officer exists or one corporate
officer holds more than one corporate office,please so indicate. OR
The corporate officer named in a corporate resolution as authorized to enter
into this Agreement. A copy of the corporate resolution, certified by the
Secretary close in time to the execution of the Agreement,must be provided to
City.
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE
FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING SERVICES
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CODE CONSULTING GROUP, LLC
417 S. Associated Road, #320,
Brea, CA 92821
Phone/Fax (714) 223-0074
IN RESPONSE T0:
UPDATE TO PROPOSAL N0. 078-26
City Clerk
300 East Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA 92866
May 13, 2020
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CODE CONSULTING GROUP, LLC.—"A BETTER WAY OF DOING BUSINESS"......................3
STATEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS.................................................................3
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES................................................................................4
EXPERT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE..............................................................................................4
SCOPE OF SERVICES TO THE CITY OF ORANGE......................................................................5
BENEFITSTO CITY OF ORANGE..................................................................................................5
PLANCHECK TURNAROUND........................................................................................................6
COMPANYREFERENCES..............................................................................................................7
PROJECTMANAGEMENT TEAM...................................................................................................7
TECHNICAL TEAM MEMBERS.......................................................................................................7
SCHEDULEOF FEES......................................................................................................................8
BILLING...........................................................................................................................................8
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES.........................................................................................................9
INSURANCE....................................................................................................................................9
APPENDICES..................................................................................................................................9
i) Insurances.........................................................................................................................10
ii) Organizational Chart.........................................................................................................11
iii) Technical Staff Profiles.....................................................................................................13
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CODE CONSULTING GROUP. LLC.—"A BETTER WAY OF DOING BUSINESS"
Code Consulting Group is a multi-service fire protection company offering our clients a variety of
services that include fire/life-safety building plan review,inspection and test of fire protection systems
in all occupancies. We provide engineering services in the area of builtling and fire code consulting,
fire protection system design and hazardous materials analysis.
What sets us apart from our competitors is our professional approach to both clients and projects.
Our staff is comprised of fire protection professionals, most of who are working as Authority Having
Jurisdiction (AHJ) in local municipalities. Fire protection is our core business.
As you evaluate the requirements applicable to performing your fire protection services,one question
that will come to mind is who to hire to perform the work. In evaluating the companies that offer these
services,consider their qualifications and expertise.For many companies,fire protection engineering
and systems testing activities is a sideline to their primary business. We are professionals,
experienced and qualified to perform a wide variety of your fire protection activities. Our full service
capabilities allow you to eliminate the inconvenience of locating and contracting with multiple
vendors.
STATEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Code Consulting Group, LLC was established in 2004 to provide a variety of fire protection
engineering and fire/life-safety consultation services. Our staff is well educated and trained in
multiple aspects of the fire protection industry.
The close attention given to each project and the use of skilled professionals results in a quality
product and an on-schedule project completion for our clients. All personnel performing work for
Code Consulting Group are well trained and knowledgeable with minimum of eight years of practical
experience.
Code Consulting Group is a privately owned fire protection engineering and code consulting
company.Our offices are staffed with a library that contains the latest edition of reference documents
such as the NFPA Codes, UL Directories, Factory Mutual loss control data sheets, ASTM manuals,
Building Codes, Fire Codes, as well as many other fire protection textbooks, pamphlets and
magazines. We also have an extensive array of product submittal catalogs from the leading
manufacturers of fire protection devices, equipment and accessories, for both passive and active
systems equipment. Our office is also equipped with computers that support word processing
software packages (such as WORD) and other Microsoft Office Software), EXCEL, Using Blue-
beam.
As a result of our commitment to providing fire protection consulting, we have grown to become one
of the most sought after consulting companies in the State of California.
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FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERlNG SERVICES
Our services are beneficial to Architects, Engineers, Municipal Agencies, and others that require fire
protection engineering and fire/life-safety code analyses. These services can be utilized to
coordinate fire protection engineering and fire/life-safety tasks,incorporating the various professional
disciplines and trades throughout all phases of project development and construction.
CODE CONSULTING SERVICES encompass activities that include fire protection engineering and
fire/life-safety studies, building and fire code compliance reviews and analyzing facilities relative to
the proposed use. These services include liaison activities between the client and the authority
having jurisdiction with respectto building features,acceptable alternative and/orequivalent methods
of code compliance. Identify deficiencies and provide reasonable solutions to strict code compliance
in accordance with applicable codes.
DESIGN REVIEW SERVICES incorporate the design review of passive and active fire protection
systems. Passive systems include building and hazard separation,fire rated construction for floors,
and penetrations, also the selection and placement of exit components.Active systems describe fire
detection, and suppression systems. Additional design review support includes specification
analysis, review of shop drawings, equipment data sheets, value engineering, oversight of
installation, and acceptance testing.
HAZARD ANALYSIS SERVICES includes analysis of fire, explosion processes and other special
hazards. These assessments examine mandated requirements, industry practices,
recommendations, and includes probability versus risk determinations.
EXPERT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Non-structural Fire/Life-Safety Building Plan Review Of Architectural Plans For Various
Complex Occupancies For Complete Projects Or Tenant Improvements
Fire Alarm System Plan Review
Provide Effective And Efficient Application Of The Locally Enforced Building Code, Fire
Code, Regulations And Standards
Fire Sprinkler Design Review(including Large Drop, EC, ELO, VELO &ESFR)
High Pile Storage Plan Review and Compliance Consulting
Hazardous Materials Storage And Use Evaluation
Hazardous Occupancy Compliance Consulting
Engineered Fire Protection System Plan Review
Code Consultation And Interpretation Research
Fire Code Ortlinance Development
On-Site Construction Field Inspection And Documentation Services
Annual High Rise Building Inspection
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SCOPE OF SERVICES TO THE CITY OF ORANGE
Code Consulting Group, LLC is able to provide the City of Orange with the full scope of professional
services for the review of residential, commercial and industrial building plans and fire suppression,
detection and alarm systems plans, including expedited and third party review service.
In addition to providing your comprehensive total solution for fire/life-safety building plan review, we
understand the need for, and are able to provide the following:
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Answer inquiries and phone calls as needed;
Perform duties in compliance with the City's latest adopted (and amended) California
Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire and Life Safety Codes. Disabled Access,
Energy, Noise Attenuation and Structural Engineering Standards relating to and regulating
new construction, additions and remotlEls;
Incorporate requirements from other City departments, divisions, and agencies (i.e.,
Planning, Engineering, Fire Chemical Control, and Health Department etc.) relative to
specific jurisdictional requirements.
Be available to confer with applicants and City staff at City Hall by telephone, e-mail and fax
during all normal business hours;
Provide pick-up and delivery services using GSO and/or FedEx to pick-up and deliver from
City Hall to our Brea offices regularly or when necessary;
The areas Iisted above are subject to CCG's rates for onsite visits and training. The overall proposed cost is subject
to increase based on the educational topic,and number of visits needed to complete the required regulatory hours.
BENEFITS TO CITY OF ORANGE
The single source for an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) in performing inspections,
witnessing testing and servicing ALL fire protection systems.
Code Analysis Reports that can be adapted to meet the municipality's needs.
Certified by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)to perform inspection and testing on fire
protection systems.
Active membership and participation in the major building and fire code organizations.
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PLAN CHECK TURNAROUWD
Code Consulting Group(CCG)shall perform plan review in accordance with the City's adopted model
codes, City Ordinance and other regulations. CCG can receive plan check packages from the City
by General Logistics Systems formerly GSO. On conclusion of plan check, CCG will send packages
to the City via General Logistics Systems US, United Parcel Services, Federal Express, or other
common carrier. In urgent cases we will make arrangements to pick up plans through a courier.
Additionally, CCG is able to perform electronic plan review through Bluebeam at no additional
charge.
Plan Check Turnaround—Continued}
CCG will entleavor to maintain a quick turnaround for all plan checks. For most residential additions
tenant improvements,single-family dwellings,the initial plan check will be concluded in five(5)to ten
10) workdays. Similarly back-checks will be reviewed within a similar period or less. Larger
commercial and industrial projects may take ten (10) workdays with a maximum of twenty-one (21)
workdays for initial plan check and similar periods for back-check or less. The turnaround time,
however, also has a direct relationship to the complexity of the project, quality and completeness of
the drawings and specifications.
Most Plan Reviews Will Be Completed Within Ten Business Days.
Only 48-hour Advance Notice Required For Most Field Inspections.
Rapid Plan Turnaround And Weekend Inspections Are Available For Additional Fees,
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COMPANYREFERENCES
Chino Valley Independent Fire District
Ryan Dacko
Deputy Fire Marshal
2005 Grand Avenue
Chino Hills, CA 91709
909-902-5280
PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM
Kevin J. Hobby
President/Owner
Founding Partner
Phone: (714) 223-0074
Cellular: (562)556-2213
Kevin J. Hobby II
Vice President/Owner
Partner
Phone: (714) 223-0074
TECHNICAL TEAM MEMBERS
James Carver
Miles Bonner
Manny Moshrefi, P.E.
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SCHEDULE OF FEES
Fees Effective December 1,2020
Subject fo Change)
Califomia Licensed Professional Civil Engineer 85.00 per hour
Califomia Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer
Califomia Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer
California Licensed Professional Structural Engineer
Califomia Licensed Fire Protection Engineering Services
Plan Review—Building and Fire Protection, Hazardous Materials and 85.00 per hour
High Piled Stock
Plan Review Expedite Service 105.00 per hour
Prior Consultant approval required for each review)
Four Day Tum-a-round
Consultation
Telephone*-(minimum 30 minute charge) 85.00 per hour
Other Consultant - * Charges shall not accrue for telephone consultation $85.00 per hour
regarding clarification of comments from a completed Consultant plan review,
report or analysis.
Our goal is to provide quick tum-around for all plan checks for the City of Orange.We
will follow any established plan check fee schedule of the City of Orange.Altemately,
we will be glad to negotiate the most cost effective fee schedule for the City of Orange
BILLING
Fire Protection Plan Review:
Billing for services shall be as follows:
Plan Review services shall be billed by invoice upon initial plan review.
Amount owed shall be due thirty(30)calendar days from date of said invoice.
A minimum of one hour fee applies to all services
Fees are billed on the quarter hour after the first hour.
All plans, calculations and documentation must be complete at time of submittal.
Expedited plan review fees apply to each expedited review(including re-submittals).
Re-submittals must be received within 1 year of last review.
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ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT TO THE RATE SCHEDULE (PRICES)
Auto expense incurred pursuant to this contract will be billed on the basis of mileage driven. The
charge for mileage will be based upon the optional standard mileage rate as established by the
Internal Revenue Service.
All increases are subject to negotiation between Code Consulting Group LLC and the City of Orange.
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
Business LicenselTax—Actual costs incurred for obtaining City required business license or
City business tax charges.
Expedited Shipment—Actual postage and shipping costs incurred via U.S. Postal Service,
express mail, Federal Express overnight mail, United Parcel Service overnight mail, or
similar carrier.
Expedited shipments must be previously authorized by the City for each shipment.
Report Duplication —Actual costs incurred for multiple copies of reports. Publication costs
for printing of first copy of report is not reimbursable.
INSURANCE
Code Consulting Groups, LLC carries all required insurances including Automobile, General Liability
and Professional Liability Insurances (Errors and Omissions). The insured amounts are as per the
City's requirements. (See Appendix)
APPENDICES
i.) Code Consulting Group, LLC Insurances
ii.) Code Consulting Group, LLC Organizational Chart
iii.) Code Consulting Group, LLC Technical Staff Profiles
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ii) Organizational Chart
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CEO PRESIDENT
ADMINISTRAT[ON
TECHNICAL STAFF
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TECHNICAL STAFF PROFILES
Listed In Alphabetical Order)
Code Consu/ting Group has the industry's best team
of technica/ and support staff working together to
exceed our c/ient's expectations. Our know/edge,
experience and integ ity make for a smooth process
and successfu/ execution.
Miles Bonner
James Carver
Kevin Hobby
Manny Moshrefi, P,E.
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