Plan Check and Building Permit Services

San Mateo County is seeking professional firms to provide as-needed building plan review, permit technician, and building inspection services for residential and commercial projects.

San Mateo County > Planning and Building Department


General
Open (open)
2027-38420-00056
Oct 07, 2026 12:00 AM
Sep 09, 2026 09:48 AM
5 years
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
xtang@smcgov.org
+16503634053
Submission Instructions
Description

San Mateo County is seeking professional firms to supplement Planning and Building Department staff with as-needed independent plan review, building permit technician, and building inspection services. The scope covers residential, multifamily, mixed-use, commercial, industrial, alteration, and other building projects within County limits. Plan review services must evaluate construction plans, calculations, specifications, and supporting documents for compliance with applicable County requirements, California Building Standards Code and Title 24, accessibility requirements, CALGreen, energy, fire, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, grading, drainage, floodplain, stormwater, wildfire, hazardous-materials, and related regulations. Inspection services include onsite and, when authorized, virtual inspections of structural, architectural, life-safety, building systems, accessibility, energy, and green-building work. Inspectors must hold appropriate International Code Council and/or California State Fire Marshal certifications, and the contractor must make a Certified Access Specialist available when requested. The agreement term is five years, with proposals evaluated on approach, firm qualifications, team qualifications, and price.

Classification Codes
NAICS541350Building Inspection Services
PSCC219Other Architect and Engineering Services
Smart Codes
building plan reviewbuilding inspection servicespermit technician services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 9, 2026-RFP Released
Sep 23, 2026 12:00 AM-Questions and Comments Due
Oct 07, 2026 12:00 AM-Proposal Due Date
Jan 1, 2027-Anticipated Contract Award Date
Requirements
Required
  • Workers Compensation
  • Comprehensive General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
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