Attn: Ben Kim, Community CITY OF ROSEMEAD

Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.Trang Q. Huynh, P.E., C.B.O.1940 E. Deere Street, Suite 210Santa Ana, CA 92705(714) 431.4100www.us.bureauveritas.com

CITY OF ROSEMEADCITY BUILDING DIVISION SERVICES

Attn: Ben Kim, Community Development Director

City of Rosemead8838 E. Valley Boulevard

Rosemead, CA 91770

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Firm Information and QualificationsCITY BUILDING DIVISION SERVICES

2WORKING TOGETHER FOR A SAFER WORLD March 2018

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction/Cover Letter 3

2. Firm Profile 5

3. Principal Contact 6

4. Understanding of Scope 7

5. Experience and Qualifications 21

6. References 41

7. Litigation 46

8. Compensation Schedule 47

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1. Cover Letter

March 22, 2018

Attn: Ben Kim, Community Development DirectorCity of Rosemead8838 E. Valley BoulevardRosemead, CA 91770

Re: Response to RFP for City Building Division Services for City of Rosemead

Dear Mr. Kim,

On behalf of Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. (BVNA), we are pleased to present our qualifications for City Building Division Services for the City of Rosemead We take great pride in our ability to provide exemplary services to our clients.

Our proposal highlights BVNA’s 40 years of experience providing specialized building department, engineering department, fire department, environmental and emergency services to agencies throughout California and the United States. In 2017, Bureau Veritas acquired California Code Check. This partnership benefits our existing and future clients by increasing the level of support we can provide, diversifying our service offering, and enabling our teams to work together to cross-train, tap into subject matter experts, and successfully support innovative and complex projects throughout the Western United States.

Our combined two consulting firms have the breadth and depth of resources, skills and expertise needed to provide excellent building administration, plan review and inspection services for the City of Rosemead. We are keenly aware of the desire for high-quality customer service, timely reviews, reliability, responsiveness and cost-effective solutions. Our commitment to provide accurate and appropriate solutions to our clients and our ability to quickly and efficiently meet the needs of the communities that we serve make BVNA an ideal partner for the City.

We offer optimal solutions to deliver quality services: ▪ Unparalleled building administration, plan review and inspection expertise ▪ Established relationships to ensure timely reviews, transparency and responsiveness ▪ Depth of resources and close proximity to maximize flexibility and deliver quality services ▪ Licensed and certified professionals ▪ Electronic review and web-based document control best practices to consistently meet turnaround

schedules and streamline communication

BVNA is committed to meeting and exceeding agreed upon turn-around times. In addition, we can offer a web-based electronic review and a document control system that gives the City secure, around the clock access to critical plan review and inspection information.

1. INTRODUCTION/COVER LETTER



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1. Cover Letter

A unique feature of Bureau Veritas is that the company as a whole, is subject to the high standards of the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System. This system is applied to our entire operation, and periodic audits certify the company continues to be in full compliance. This assures our clients that wherever our services are provided, they will be accurately prepared and the deliverables will be received in a timely manner.

For the proposal evaluation, our firm representative and point of contact is Trang Q. Huynh, P.E., C.B.O.. Trang is a highly qualified engineer and the Regional Manager of Southern California for BVNA. Trang’s contact information is listed below.

BVNA looks forward to a successful, professional relationship with the City of Rosemead by augmenting the department’s staff, promoting transparency in our work, improving efficiencies and exceeding your expectations.

Sincerely,

Trang Q. Huynh, P.E., C.B.O.Regional Manager of Southern CaliforniaBureau Veritas North America, Inc.Cell: 714.487.4223, Phone: 714.431.41231940 E. Deere Street, Suite 210Santa Ana, CA [email protected]

Isam Hasenin, P.E., C.B.O.Chief Operating OfficerBureau Veritas North America, Inc.Phone: 858.436.41599988 Hibert Street, Suite 100San Diego, CA [email protected]



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2. Firm Profile

2. FIRM PROFILE

FIRM BACKGROUNDFounded in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a global leader in quality assurance, health, safety and environmental (QHSE) solutions. Recognized and accredited by the largest national and international organizations, and with over 70,000 employees, Bureau Veritas has unparalleled resources to manage projects requiring a broad range of expertise, across vast geographies. With more than 1,330 offices and laboratories in 140 countries, Bureau Veritas draws on the synergies between its local teams and dedicated technical centers throughout the world. We are the top independent environmental consulting firm in the United States, the largest elevator inspection firm in the United States, and the largest code compliance firm in the United States.

FIRM LOCATIONSWhile Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. (BVNA) has more than 50 offices located throughout the United States, five of which are located in California and dedicated to building safety.

LOCAL OFFICE FOR WORK WITH CITY OF ROSEMEAD1940 E. Deere Street, Suite 210Santa Ana, CA 92705

ADDITIONAL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OFFICES250 N. Westlake Boulevard, Suite 150 9988 Hibert Street, Suite 100Westlake Village, CA 91362 San Diego, CA 92131

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA OFFICE180 Promenade Circle, Suite 150Sacramento, CA 95834

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA OFFICE5905 Capistrano Avenue, Suite FAtascadero, CA 93422



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3. Principle Contact Person

3. PRINCIPLE CONTACT PERSONBVNA has designated Trang Q. Huynh, P.E., C.B.O. as the primary contact person for the City of Rosemead. He has more than 37 years of experience working in public and private services as an executive director and plan review engineer. As BVNA’s Regional Manager of Southern California, he oversees BVNA’s team of professionals and project schedule, as well as works closely with the region’s clients to ensure excellent customer service and building division services.

TRANG Q. HUYNH, P.E., C.B.O. Regional Manager of Southern California

1940 E. Deere Street, Suite 210Santa Ana, CA 92705

Cell: 714.487.4223,Phone: 714.431.4123Email: [email protected]

Please contact Trang with any questions regarding this proposal and contract opportunity with the City of Rosemead.



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4. Understanding of Scope of Services

4. UNDERSTANDING OF SCOPE OF SERVICESAs the largest code compliance firm in the United States, we have helped over 400 municipalities, counties, regional and state agencies handle their code compliance needs from full-service building department administration to targeted, as-needed services. BVNA is your ideal partner to deliver quality service, technical proficiency, and responsiveness a public agency desires when faced with rapid development, budget constraints, and/or limited agency resources.

Having helped newly incorporated cities establish their departments and continue to manage their operations, BVNA offers a full range of building department services including:

▪ Building Official ▪ Plan Review ▪ Permitting/Processing ▪ Counter Support ▪ Code Compliance ▪ Civil ▪ Inspection ▪ Community Outreach

BVNA understands the following positions and services are required full-time for the City of Rosemead: ▪ Certified Building Official ▪ Certified Combination Building Inspector ▪ Permit Technician(s)

BVNA understands the following positions and services are required part-time for the City of Rosemead: ▪ Over the Counter Plan Checking (minimum of 20 hours per week in City Hall, Monday through Thursday,

five hours each day)

BUILDING OFFICIAL SERVICESBVNA staff will work directly with City staff to prepare accurate interpretations of the Code requirements, to adopt and process new codes and their requirements, and to act as a general point of contact for the jurisdiction. The building official will provide the support and direction necessary to facilitate timely and efficient work amongst the jurisdictional staff and other departments.

Our staff analyzes applicable ordinances and resolutions of jurisdictions and recommend approval of appropriate code adoptions, amended as necessary

in accordance with the applicable code, to implement an effective and compliant code enforcement program. Our staff keeps current on applicable code requirements adopted at state or federal levels and inform and implement as necessary to keep the City compliant.

In addition to working full-time with the City, our building official will attend staff, board, and council meetings as required and mutually agreed upon. This individual will oversee other BVNA staff as well as provide guidance for City staff, applicants, designers, and contractors to navigate the code. Our building official and support team will be up to date on code changes and will assist in implementing those changes.



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INSPECTION SERVICESBVNA can provide inspection services for a single project that presents unique complexities due to its construction or size, or we can provide enough staff to handle all inspection services for an entire jurisdiction. Our building inspection services can be adjusted to provide a high level of coordination specifically suited to the design-build concept. Our inspectors are ICC certified and have extensive experience in the construction trades as well. Fast-track projects may be built into small phases based on incremental design and fabrication steps. In such cases, our inspection team keeps daily logs to track corrections and plan review changes.

In addition to the full-time ICC Certified Combination Building Inspector(s), BVNA’s inspection teams also provide on-call building inspection services to cover staff vacation time, peak work loads, specialized inspection activities, and any other situations that may arise. These activities may include next-day inspections and same-day response to important or urgent requests.

PERMIT TECHNICIAN SERVICESBVNA will provide the City of Rosemead with one or more qualified Permit Technicians. BVNA staff will work with the City staff to seamlessly staff the public counter, issue counter permits, answer plan review or in-spection questions, and assist the public with a high level of customer service. Our staff will be trained and proficient in City policies, procedures, administrative and technical regulations. Our staff is familiar with vari-ous software systems. Our staff will be able to answer questions pertaining to inspections, plan approvals, business license approvals and certificates of occupancy.

Permit technician services may include: ▪ Interface with the public, internal staff, and related departments ▪ Review permit applications for completeness ▪ Accept, login, and route plans ▪ Calculate and/or collect fees ▪ Issue permits ▪ When authorized, review and issue counter permits ▪ Maintain permit records ▪ Use jurisdiction permitting programs and/or software, where applicable

PLAN REVIEW SERVICESWe are the largest plan review firm in the United States, providing full service code consulting and plan review services. Our team provides plan reviews for compliance with a variety of codes, including the California Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Energy Conservation, Fire and the National Electric Codes as adopted by the City. We have specific experience working through a variety of challenges including,



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but not limited to, infill commercial development, adaptive reuse and change of occupancies of existing buildings, retrofit of un-reinforced masonry or soft-story buildings, large commercial shopping centers and mixed-use multi-family developments, live-work projects and high tech, research and development facilities.

We are able to offer the following plan review services to the City of Rosemead:

LEED Consulting/ReviewBVNA is at the forefront of the green building movement, and by implementing green building solutions, we help reduce energy consumption, maintenance and capital costs, environmental impact, and increase occupant comfort and health.

▪ Expertise in assisting municipal clients in green building ordinance implementation

▪ Provided approximately 1,000 LEED reviews for the USGBC

▪ Building services ▪ LEED submittal consultation ▪ Green building consulting ▪ CALGreen code compliance ▪ ENERGY STAR verification ▪ Energy efficiency audits ▪ Chain of Custody (COC) certification

Architectural ReviewBVNA blends the knowledge of local conditions with a large pool of California licensed or certified building safety experts equipped to handle all building department needs. We are able to tailor our solutions specific

▪ Architectural, fire and life safety plans examination

▪ Structural plans examination ▪ Energy code plans examination ▪ Accessibility requirements including:

▪ Barrier free plans examination requirements

▪ Disabled access ▪ C.A.Sp. ▪ ADA

▪ Mechanical, plumbing and electrical code plans examination

▪ Review and approval of alternative materials, alternative design and methods of construction

▪ Fire plan review including: ▪ Fire sprinkler ▪ Fire alarm ▪ Smoke detection and dampers ▪ Underground

▪ Civil plans examination including: ▪ Grading and drainage ▪ NPDES/SWPPP ▪ Development ▪ Infrastructure ▪ Water and wastewater ▪ Sewer

▪ Green building and LEED consulting including:

▪ LEED submittal consultation ▪ Green building consulting including

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to the City of Rosemead as a result of having provided plan review, inspection services, specialty reviews and municipal administrative support for over 35 years.

Structural ReviewBVNA is uniquely qualified and experienced in structural review and inspection. We have plan review and inspection personnel that have specialized experience with multi family residential, hotels, resorts, retail, commercial, industrial, high-tech facilities, etc. We have several experienced structural engineers on staff who are immediately available to tackle the City of Rosemead’s most complex projects. We can provide a complete structural review of design drawings, details and calculations for both vertical loads and lateral seismic and wind forces, in accordance with the California Building Code structural provisions. Our plan check staff is extremely knowledgeable with the revised structural lateral requirements of this code.

Mechanical ReviewThe California Building Code is supported by ancillary codes such as the California Mechanical Code and any others specifically designated and adopted by the City of Rosemead. Our staff includes licensed and certified mechanical engineers and inspectors who have the knowledge, training and experience necessary to review plans for compliance with these codes. Our staff are available immediately to the City and review heating, cooling, distribution and return air systems, hoods and product conveyance system plans for a variety of projects including single family residential, multi family residential, custom homes, resorts, and hotels.

Plumbing ReviewThe California Building Code is supported by ancillary codes such as the California Plumbing Code and any others specifically designated and adopted by the City of Rosemead. Our staff has the knowledge, training and experience necessary to review plans and inspect construction for compliance with these codes. We have licensed and certified mechanical engineers on staff to assist with plumbing reviews when needed. Our staff, have reviewed fuel gas, medical gas, potable and non-potable water piping and waste piping systems, and rainwater system plans for single family residential, multi family residential, custom homes, resorts, and hotels.

Electrical ReviewElectrical review and inspection to verify energy compliance is included in all projects in accordance with mandates from the applicable energy standards for non-residential construction. We have licensed and certified electrical engineers and inspectors with extensive plan review and inspection experience that have reviewed service installation, transformers, emergency power, panel distribution, single line diagrams, power and lighting system plans for single family residential, multi family residential, custom homes, resorts, and hotels.

Disabled Access ReviewBVNA has extensive experience and capability that will enable our staff to provide complete plan review and inspection utilizing individuals who posses CASp certification. We have CASp certified individuals who are able to respond to the needs of the City of Rosemead quickly. We currently provide CASp certified individuals to jurisdictions in California to meet the requirements of SB 1608. Additionally, we have provided accessibility reviews and inspections of projects in the region.

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BVNA reviews plans of fire suppression systems for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and amendments, including CFC, CBC, the adopted National Fire Protection Standards, the California Health & Safety Codes, CSFM, and U.L. Our vast experience includes written comments and verbal communication with applicants to better understand requirements and provide direction for compliance, as well as close communication with fire departments to clarify policies, code interpretations, plan review status, and procedures. All personnel assigned to your project will have available the necessary materials, resources and training to conduct plan reviews, including copies of applicable local amendments, policies, procedures and forms.

Green Building ReviewWe have plan review engineers, plans examiners, and inspectors who are well versed and experienced with energy code compliance. Our staff has been involved at various levels of energy code development in California and are certified to review and inspect for energy codes. Our staff has reviewed plans, and inspected projects, for projects that incorporate new technology, and complex energy code compliance. We have staff available to the City of Rosemead who are CALGreen Certified.

ELECTRONIC PLAN REVIEWING BVNA provides an alternative solution to traditional plan checking. By utilizing Adobe Acrobat, our plan reviewers can quickly and accurately review plans for compliance with applicable codes. Plans are submitted as PDF files via a secure and confidential FTP site. These plans are then reviewed by our staff who are able to place comments and redlines directly on the plans, corresponding to areas needing revisions.

Redlined plans with comments are then forwarded to, or placed on the secure FTP site for the designers, engineers, and architects. The City also has access to the FTP site. Plans can then be revised and resubmitted via the same method described. If all items were resolved, hard copy plans are sent to BVNA for approval stamps and signatures. These stamped and signed approved drawings are sent to the jurisdiction for permitting.

Electronic plan submittal and commenting allows for economical movement of plans and quick turnaround, eliminating shipping time and costs. Using Adobe Acrobat software, electronic plans with comments can be viewed and discussed with tenant, designer, and plans examiner as needed to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.

We have successfully used a digital solution to plan review for over 60 federal, state, and local agencies. This program was used to provide expedite review of the tenant improvements for the Westfield Galleria at Roseville, who needed nearly 250,000 square feet of damaged space to be renovated with limited time.

PICK UP AND DELIVERYBVNA assumes responsibility for the pickup and return of plans. All plans shall be picked up from the City offices within 24 hours of notification. Should the volume of work be sufficient, we propose to establish regular pick up of plans on a consistent basis. We will also utilize shipping courier, at no additional cost to the City.

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schedule an office visit to go over any corrections in person. When plans are completed they are stamped, signed and forwarded by BVNA staff. Our transmittal forms are customized for use unique to the City.

CIVIL PLAN REVIEW SERVICESAs a result of our extensive experience providing development review and processing services to public agencies, we have been able to evaluate those qualities which are essential to providing effective review services.

As an initial step, our professional staff familiarizes themselves with all city, state, and federal requirements applicable to the project before beginning a review. Requirements for civil infrastructure originate from multiple sources including statutory requirements, local ordinances and design guidelines, federal requirements including ADA and NPDES, state requirements including Title 24, and the requirements of any affected utilities, districts, or agencies.

Civil infrastructure and site plans are reviewed for conformance to the following quality standards:

▪ Greenbook ▪ Geotechnical Report recommendations ▪ Conditions of Approval of the use permit or Tentative Map ▪ Municipal Code and local ordinances ▪ Jurisdiction’s design guidelines and standard plans and specifi-

cations ▪ ADA and Title 24 accessibility standards ▪ NPDES C.3 requirements when applicable ▪ Environmental mitigation requirements ▪ Requirements of affected outside agencies and utility districts

Our professional plan reviewers will provide a comprehensive assessment of the conformance of submitted improvement plans to these quality standards.

The following outlines our typical scope of services for the review plans:

▪ Check design for conformity to the approved tentative map and conditions of approval ▪ Evaluate the layout for consistency with the final map ▪ Review grading plans for consistency with the applicable drainage standards and grading ordinance ▪ Erosion and sediment control provisions ▪ Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans and RWQCB N.O.I. ▪ Review horizontal and vertical alignment of streets for conformance to the applicable street design

standards, check pavement structural section against geotechnical recommendations ▪ Review storm and sanitary sewer systems and hydrology/hydraulic calculations ▪ Review water distribution system for fire hydrant and valve spacing ▪ Street light spacing, and location for potential conflicts ▪ Review underground utilities for crossing clearances and conflicts ▪ Review for compliance with outside agency requirements ▪ Review quantities, estimates and schedules



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Prompt turnaround of quality plan reviews is the hallmark of our service. Ideally, the review process involves no more than two plan submittals, perhaps three under extraordinary circumstances. To achieve this, it is important for the plan reviewer to see the “big picture” during the approval process, and to expedite the review, while assuring adherence to all City standards and requirements.

At the completion of each review, comments noting any deficiencies are prepared for the Applicant. Review comments may be distributed by the City staff, or directly to the Applicant by BVNA, depending on the City’s preference. Copies of review letters are always forwarded to the City for its records and files. Our customary practice is to provide comments in narrative form in a memorandum. We find this method to be more precise than just marking the submittal alone. Additionally, this method facilitates the transmission and preservation of comments in electronic format.

WHY CHOOSE BUREAU VERITAS?Knowledge and Expertise Certified by the International Code Council and licensed by applicable state agencies, BVNA plans examiners and engineers are proficient in the application of design and testing standards and have participated in the development of design standards on many different levels.

BVNA inspection staff is also certified by the International Code Council and many are multi-disciplined. Having a multi-disciplined inspector ensures consistent inspections by the same inspector for all trades. Multi-disciplined inspectors also provide the construction teams with a single point of contact throughout the duration of the project.

Reputation BVNA has become the leader in construction code compliance services throughout the United States. The growth of BVNA’s construction code compliance division is the result of repeat clients and client referrals.

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BVNA prides itself on our positive and transparent relationships with all of our clients. Our building and safety team will work closely with City of Rosemead staff throughout projects to ensure that plans meet minimum code requirements. We believe in a partnership approach to achieving compliance goals. As an independent third party compliance partner, we will verify instead of direct project staff and work with stakeholders to develop effective solutions to issues. Should any project have outstanding issues after either the initial check or rechecks, your staff will be notified as soon as possible.

Support the established culture throughout the City and communityCommunity character is conveyed by not only grand buildings and public spaces but a whole range of elements: residences of all sizes and scale; commercial, government, and institutional buildings; street cross-sections; street furniture and graphics; public places, large and small; ceremonial buildings; informal activities such as street markets and fairs; and the food, language, and personalities that contribute to a community’s narrative.

In an effort to adopt the spirit and proud nature of the Community, BVNA employees are encouraged to regularly support and participate in local activities and events. We will strive to preserve and enhance the local identity, uniqueness, and culture of Rosemead and community. The BVNA team will adopt the policies, processes and procedures for the Building Division that reinforce the underlying philosophy and vision.

Promote information sharing and collaborative work between all City staff and Contractors When you have multiple groups with differing views, resources, and skills applying their intelligence and strength to manage a community, the results can be impressive. They can figure out ways to garner the necessary skills, funds, and time to solve community problems and improve human services. But it requires people who are well-organized, cooperative, and aligned by a common mission.

The BVNA team puts aside the narrow interests of its own organization and gives priority to the broader common good of the larger community. By networking, coordinating, cooperating, and collaborating, the BVNA. team works with all City staff, stakeholders, and organizations to accomplish common goals each entity can’t achieve on their own.

Maintain established business hours and provide appropriate staff to perform the requested servicesBVNA recognizes it is responsible for conducting business during the established business days and hours, except when the Government facility is closed due to observed federal holidays, local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. We will, at all times, maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined for the building and safety services.

Earn the trust of the publicWe understand that for our services to truly be effective, we must earn the trust of the public. In order to earn their trust we incorporate strict policies regarding customer service. Our staff will:

▪ Maintain a courteous demeanor ▪ Be empathetic to the needs of the customers ▪ Strive to go above and beyond with each and every customer ▪ Meet commitments and appointments ▪ Return phone calls and emails quickly and efficiently ▪ Acknowledge mistakes and make corrections without hesitation

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PROJECT METHODOLOGYOur proposed team familiarizes themselves with the requirements of a public agency before beginning a review. BVNA has extensive public sector experience, which assures that the public’s interests are fully protected. We believe that technical competence, while expected, is not enough. Experience and careful, thorough consideration of issues and impacts is needed in addition to the purely technical considerations. We have devoted a great deal of time and effort over the years to refining our approach and developing documentation to assist our clients and train our staff in understanding plan review procedures.

BVNA will work to ensure that submittals are properly coordinated and tracked by following an established internal plan check coordination process in which each plan received for review is entered into our Deltek database, processed and returned on time to the client. Our plan tracking procedures are designed to track each submittal throughout the review process and maintain accurate and comprehensive records for each submittal. To accomplish this we:

▪ Screen and log each application to assure that they are routed to all plan reviewers in a timely manner. ▪ Submittals are reviewed for compliance with all relevant state and City requirements. The log serves as

a tracking device to assure turnaround times and completeness of the review. ▪ Plan reviews will be done in accordance with local, state and federal regulations with which local jurisdic-

tions are mandated to enforce as well as all codes and ordinances in effect by adoption at the time of plan review. Preliminary consultations will be provided to the applicant upon request, to assist and guide them in the design and plans preparation process.

▪ Information shown on each permit application is verified. Construction valuation is based on information provided by the City and compared to estimates provided by the applicant.

▪ Provide a thorough architectural and structural review of design drawings and details for compliance with the California Building Code architectural provisions, including provisions for safety glazing, building security and noise insulation performance standards, to name a few.

▪ Plan review management. ▪ BVNA assures that corrections are handled as quickly and as clearly as possible. Our goal is to help the

applicant through the plan review process. All corrections are identified based on compliance with speci-fied codes and regulations.

Generally, corrections are identified in two ways. Notes are made on plans during electronic review or on hard copy plans if appropriate and a correction sheet is generated detailing what items need to be addressed before plans can be approved. The City shall approve the development of any customized correction sheets. Correction sheets for specific projects shall be forwarded to the City along with a cover memo containing at least the following:

▪ The date(s) plans were received and reviewed by our firm ▪ The date(s) the applicant was notified of completed plan reviews ▪ The name and telephone number of the applicant

During the plan review process, BVNA is prepared to meet with the applicant or architect/engineer, City employees or consultants at any time. Telephone discussions or meetings at project sites are welcomed to assure that any plan review issues are handled efficiently. We propose to meet at the offices of the building and


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safety division or at a particular project site. Our goal is to issue approved plans as quickly as possible but in full compliance with laws, codes, ordinances and regulations. Upon completion of the plan review, the following information package is prepared and logged as a minimum:

▪ Completed plan review documents which include sign-offs ▪ Transmittal letter documenting any conditions associated with issuance of a permit, if any ▪ Marked up plan review documents ▪ Two sets of approved building plans ▪ Backup documents and reports ▪ All documents shall be provided in a format desired by the City.

Transmittal of Plans and Correction ListsBVNA assumes responsibility for the pickup and return of plans. All plans shall be picked up from the City offices within 24 hours of notification. Should the volume of work be sufficient, we propose to establish regular pick up of plans on a consistent basis. We will also utilize shipping courier, at no additional cost to the City.

Upon completion of each plan review, we will forward a copy of the correction list to the City and the applicant, by mail. When corrected plans are resubmitted, the previous procedure will be followed or the applicant may schedule an office visit to go over any corrections in person. When plans are completed they are stamped, signed and forwarded by BVNA staff. Our transmittal forms are customized for use unique to the City.

CARE PROGRAM - A PROVEN, FORMALIZED & INTEGRATED PLAN REVIEW PROCESSOur CARE Program, a formalized and integrated process whereby Coordination, Analytical, Review, and Expert management/quality control functions are consistently implemented. This system’s success is based on thousands of hours of practical experience by our dedicated personnel and their unique ability to interact quickly and efficiently with your staff. BVNA provides you with a staff extension that will bind the varying interests of your operations, the citizens you serve, and legal and regulatory considerations into a dynamic, flexible working system. The specific roles of each of our CARE elements include:

Coordinator: Our clerical staff will handle various administrative functions, such as logging information (project tracking, time budgeting), managing project controls, maintaining and distributing communications, reviewing agendas and ordinance issues, and fielding calls on project status. The Coordinator is the first line of contact for each project submittal.

Analyst: Our analysts will review submittals, title sheets, and non-design items; maintain files; monitor due dates; monitor contract budget and status tracking reports; and coordinate invoicing. Our analysts also maximize and “right place” staff resources to meet turnaround times in a quality manner. When assigning resubmittals to staff, our Analyst ensures consistency by passing the project to the same reviewer that performed the previous reviews. Reassignments are done when unforeseen circumstances dictate.

Reviewer: Our experienced plan reviewers will routinely review agency standards, ordinances, guidelines, and checklists; create comments letters; coordinate project return with the coordinator; attend review meetings; and communicate questions/solutions to project stakeholders. Because of our depth of resources and project tools (checklists, corrections letters, etc), reassigned projects can be reviewed without missing deadlines or causing unnecessary rechecks.

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shall comply with the applicable regulations; visit the client contact regularly; monitor project progress with the reviewer; disseminate project/agency information to the team; train team members; peer review comments letters; and communicate questions/solutions to stakeholders. Our Experts provide the quality assurance reviews to each project which will minimize the number of resubmittals.


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Work Performance

BVNA has built long-term partnerships with agencies. We understand that accuracy, efficiency, and integrity in all aspects of professional services are required. Testimony to our professional excellence is the fact that we have provided services to many of our municipal clients since their incorporation. Because of our large pool of accessible resources we are able to assemble experienced personnel in order to help with project schedule recovery when necessary. Our team will maintain efficient turnaround times on all reviews as a key measurement of our performance for our plan review services.

At your request, BVNA can provide plan review activities on a fast-track basis. Turnaround times for each submittal will relate to the size and nature of the project and its impact on the construction schedule. To reduce turnaround times for plan review, we can use electronic submittals, phased submittals, conference calling, and videoconferencing.

The following schedule is representative of the review times associated with the type of construction you can anticipate.

Project Type Turnaround First Check(Working Days)

Turnaround Recheck(Working Days)*

Residential -- --New Construction 7 5Addition 5 4Remodel 3* 2

Commercial/Industrial -- --New Construction 10 5Addition 5 3Remodel 5 3

Expedited Plan Check*Residential -- --

New Construction 5 3Addition 3 2Remodel 2 2

Commercial/Industrial -- --New Construction 5 3Addition 3 2Remodel 3 2

*Can be completed by appointment with BVNA engineer/plans examiner in the City

BVNA will also accommodate preliminary reviews to facilitate fast tracked or accelerated projects. This will aid with timely turnaround and create good public relations. If applicants include designs that do not conform to the prescriptive requirements of the codes, the City’s designee will have final approval over the plan being reviewed. Our staff will make recommendations for the resolution if requested. We are also available to meet with agency staff or others as needed to discuss our findings.


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TRANSITION PERIODBVNA understands City of Rosemead is in need of an independent firm to provide building and safety services to the Community Development Department. The objective is to take a proactive approach in balancing the workforce with the development activity. To achieve a cohesive and seamless process of transitioning from the existing consultant to BVNA, we have developed the following guideline for delivering plan review and inspection services while ensuring optimal customer service and business operations.

PHASE 1: Initiation - IdentifyDuring this phase, the primary goal is to identify the City’s stakeholders and gather an in-depth understanding of the City’s current processes and procedures.

▪ Identify staff / responsibilities ▪ Document contact information ▪ Identify project tracking system ▪ Develop planning and implementation schedule

PHASE 2: Planning - EvaluateBVNA will use the Phase 2 period to orientate the team with the City’s streets, built environment, local procedures, ordinances, forms, best practices and other requirements which may be unique to City of Rosemead.

▪ Evaluate City forms and applications ▪ Identify department services ▪ Evaluate department needs ▪ Identify City codes and ordinances ▪ Gather City zoning ordinances and map ▪ Complete City survey form ▪ Specify goals and objectives

PHASE 3: Implementation - EstablishThe Implementation Phase is the performance phase. This is where BVNA will put into place the procedures developed in collaboration with City staff to ensure the seamless extension.

▪ Establish plan review procedures ▪ Establish inspection procedures ▪ Obtain project tracking system training, if needed ▪ Establish billing process

PHASE 4: Monitoring - Assess (Continuous)Phase 4 has been established as the Monitoring Phase. This phase will let BVNA know if we are meeting the City’s expectations and service needs, and to adjust the procedures accordingly.

▪ Review plan review procedures ▪ Review inspection procedures ▪ Measure customer service ▪ Monitor permit activity ▪ Update City information ▪ Provide solutions


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BVNA will work with the City to identify the immediate need for building and safety support. Our team is ready immediately to step in at the level requested.

BVNA highly values customer feedback and works diligently to gather information from our clients regarding the services provided, staff and other areas relevant to the contract. Our team will request feedback on a regular basis, typically quarterly, to gauge the effectiveness of our services and support. We will also discuss the staff provided to the City and, if necessary, make adjustments to better interface with the City’s team.

BVNA offers flexibility for the City. Should a building and safety professional be needed part time, as needed, or full time, our team will be able to adjust and mobilize to fully meet the workload levels of the City. Our close proximity to the City enables us to respond to urgent or emergency requests or situations as well as to meet in person with members of the City’s team, designers, contractors, or project owners. Our goal and priority is to provide exceptional building and safety services without being a roadblock or delay projects. BVNA will work with designers, contractors, and owners to efficiently remedy nonconforming issues by meeting in person to discuss, holding conference calls, or communicating via email.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECTSummary of What You Can Expect:

▪ BVNA staff including California State Licensed Civil Engineers and ICC Certified Plans Examiners to complete as-needed plan reviews

▪ Documented internal policies and procedures in providing our services

▪ Maintenance of forms and documents on behalf of the City ▪ Centralized handling of all plan submittals ▪ Electronic project tracking and plan review services using our

award-winning web-based document control system ▪ Availability to serve any City clients as directed by the City ▪ Plan check turnaround times as listed in “Work Performance” ▪ Ability to schedule face-to-face meetings with project team

members for rechecks or revisions of approved plans at our local office or at City Hall

▪ Expedited plan review when requested ▪ All meetings with applicants can be held at the City or appli-

cant site. We also make any of our office sites available if it is more convenient for the applicant

▪ Regular transmittal of activity to City staff ▪ Ability to review plans electronically to create a paperless en-

vironment ▪ Up-to-date files kept at our offices until transferred to the City

and/or applicant ▪ Ability to assign quality, multi-faceted staff at City offices, if

desired ▪ Plan reviewers that are generally cross-trained in inspections

who can serve as backup to the City’s inspection staff should the need arise




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5. Firm and Team Experience and Qualifications

5. FIRM AND TEAM EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

FIRM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEBVNA anticipates needs and responds with specific, immediate solutions to the challenges associated with construction projects. Our professional members are dedicated to meeting a high standard of public service, crucial to effective delivery of building regulatory services. Consistency, responsiveness, efficiency, and a positive attitude are key components of our approach.

BVNA has an extensive background in building services. Our range of experience in this unique arena covers literally every key area of service defining a building department in today’s industry. We are skilled at helping existing building departments augment or refine their current level of client service or capable of crafting a department from the ground up.

▪ Permitting ▪ Plan Review ▪ Inspections ▪ Code Interpretation ▪ Code Adoption and Ordinance Preparation ▪ Planning and Zoning Meeting Attendance ▪ City Council Meeting Attendance ▪ Building Official Duties ▪ Permit Tracking and Record Keeping ▪ Plan Reviewer, Inspector and Permit Tech Training ▪ Budget and Staffing Planning ▪ Pre-Design and Pre-Construction Meetings ▪ Designer and Builder Training ▪ Contractor Licensing ▪ Fee Schedule Evaluation and Updates

Our local presence allows us to provide timely delivery and exceptional customer service in the most cost-effective manner. Our long-standing presence in Southern California and past experience working with regional municipalities has enabled us to gain the knowledge of the local area and to provide continuity, responsiveness to on-call assignments, and technical proficiency.

BVNA will bring a cooperative and creative problem solving approach to plan review. We fully understand our role as a team member committed to achieving successful projects for the City and its customers. Our team has considerable experience providing expedited and phased reviews on complex and unique projects such as custom residential, multifamily residential, Roseville Galleria Mall Fire Damage Repair, as well as inspections of complex projects such as Claybank Adult Detention Facility, a large 1,000,000+ square foot distribution center, and several large scale solar power generation facilities.

THE RIGHT PEOPLE DOING THE RIGHT JOBWe have extensive resources and a large pool of licensed and certified building safety experts who are equipped to handle all of the City’s needs, including building and fire plan check, building inspection, permit and counter services, code enforcement, LEED review, ADA compliance, and building official services. Our professionals have considerable experience in commercial, residential, industrial, energy, and institutional



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projects of all sizes and complexities, allowing them to tailor solutions specifically to the City’s needs.

BVNA and our proposed, locally-based staff for this contract have a long-established history working for the nearby municipalities to perform in-house and outside plan check, inspection, civil and other building department services. Consequently, we can leverage a breadth of code compliance and permit processing expertise to meet the needs of the City, and offer highly qualified engineers and ICC certified staff who are in close proximity and can quickly respond to the City’s needs.

WHAT SETS US APARTBVNA understands that while the company offers a wide range of services, not every community needs the same solutions. Our ability to offer a variety of services and to customize services for each community makes BVNA an ideal partner. We are ideally suited to provide building and safety services because we possess:

Unparalleled Building Safety and Code Consulting Expertise ▪ Building and safety consulting to 150+ agencies in California ▪ Proven turnkey building safety track record to more than 500 agencies nationally ▪ Municipal management and staff augmentation expertise ▪ Key staff that have helped develop and implement the latest California codes ▪ No private sector design work = no conflict of interest

Depth of Resources and Proximity to Meet Peak Workloads ▪ Consulting services will be provided from our Costa Mesa office and supported by our Westlake Village

office ▪ 50+ offices throughout the United States ▪ Registered engineers and ICC certified staff dedicated to code compliance ▪ USGBC LEED review certifying body

Best Practices and State-of-the-Art Processes to Consistently Meet Turnaround Schedules ▪ First U.S. firm to achieve IAS Certification for third party accreditation (BVNA Plano, Texas office) ▪ Comprehensive and formalized plan review procedure ▪ Award-winning web-based project tracking and controls ▪ Electronic plan review to save time, money and paper – a GREEN solution

Strong Municipal Focus ▪ Helped establish and manage departments for more than 20 newly incorporated cities ▪ Provided building, fire, and civil engineering department head positions for more than 50 cities

COMPETENCE THROUGH CERTIFICATION:INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCILBuilding safety depends on more than codes and standards. Building safety results from providing trained professionals with the resources and ongoing support necessary to stay current with the latest advancements in the building safety field. ICC certification ensures competent building and fire safety individuals are involved in the critical building approval process. It also helps to continue attracting an increasing level of competence and professionalism into the building code community. The ICC certification represents BVNA’s commitment to providing professional and competent plan review and inspection staff to our municipal clients.



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ACTIVE PARTICIPATION AND PROFICIENCY IN THE CODE INDUSTRYAs demonstrated through our ICC Certifications, BVNA’s staff is proficient in the application of the International Family of Codes. Additionally, the team is proficient in the application of the National Electrical Code, NFPA codes, Green Building Program/Energy Code, and Accessibility Standards. Our staff has participated in the development of the codes on the local and national level. They have chaired and served on ICC committees such as the Code Interpretations Committee, International Building Code Means of Egress Committee, International Building Code Steering Committee, and Sub-Committee for Accreditation Standards. They have also served on the plumbing and mechanical advisory board, and actively participated in the panel for the development of the electrical inspector certification exam. The staff attends code development hearings at the ICC meetings and are active members of national and regional professional associations.

ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN CONTINUING EDUCATIONAmerican Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education Systems (CES) ProviderTo even further demonstrate the team’s knowledge, we are approved by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) as a Continuing Education Systems (CES) Provider where we have provided numerous training courses on International Codes and Standards. To ensure the highest-quality professional standards, CES Providers complete a comprehensive evaluation. Only CES Providers can offer professional learning units,

the hallmark of quality in continuing education and training. BVNA has been an approved AIA Continuing Education Systems Provider since 2005.

Our core classes focus on the following topics:• Accessibility – ADAAG, FHA, IBC/ANSI Standards• International Building Code (IBC)• International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)• Health, Safety, and Welfare training in partnership with our HSE group

CERTIFIED AND ACCREDITED TO HIGH STANDARDSBureau Veritas is recognized and accredited by major national and international organizations. More than any other company, Bureau Veritas must be exemplary in Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE). Being a recognized leader in these fields and thus having these competencies in its DNA, Bureau Veritas is continuously improving internal processes to better protect the health and safety of its employees, while also minimizing its impact on the environment and delivering added-value services to its clients.

To demonstrate its commitment to high standards, Bureau Veritas was audited by independent third parties to achieve the ISO 9001:2008 Certification and IAS AC402 Accreditation.

ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System CertifiedISO 9001:2008 specifies requirements for a quality management system where an organization:

▪ needs to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide service that meets customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, and

▪ aims to enhance customer satisfaction through the effective application of the system, including pro-cesses for continual improvement of the system and the assurance of conformity to customer and ap-



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plicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

Bureau Veritas achieved ISO 9001:2008 in 2007 and is audited annually.

IAS AC402 AccreditationIn October 2010, Bureau Veritas proudly became the first company to achieve accreditation under the International Accreditation Service (IAS) Third-Party Permitting, Plan Review and Inspection Service Providers Accreditation Program (AC 402). AC402 outlines requirements for the accreditation of third-party nongovernmental providers of building department services and thus recognizes the important role that private firms play in ensuring public safety. The goal of this program is to provide accreditation to independent providers of building department services based on quality management principles and best practices, to ensure that

the outstanding safety record of buildings in the U.S., as compared to buildings elsewhere in the world, is maintained.

TEAM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

BVNA has assembled a team of experts who are equipped to handle the workload for building and safety services for the City of Rosemead. Each individual brings a wealth of knowledge unmatched by any other company. Our organizational chart depicts lines of communications and areas of work for each of our team members. Each project team member has been specifically chosen for their experience in performing the required scope of work detailed in the request, as well as their extensive list of certifications and licenses.

Our proposed key building and safety team members are bold with resumes on the following pages. All other team members are available as support staff and resources, with their summaries included in this proposal.



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TEAM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

BVNA has assembled a team of experts who are equipped to handle the workload for building and safety services for the City of Rosemead. Each individual brings a wealth of knowledge unmatched by any other company. Our organizational chart depicts lines of communications and areas of work for each of our team members. Each project team member has been specifically chosen for their experience in performing the required scope of work detailed in the request, as well as their extensive list of certifications and licenses.

Our proposed key building and safety team members are bold with resumes on the following pages. All other team members are available as support staff and resources, with their summaries included in this proposal.

Building Safety Staff

Plan Review EngineersJoe Chao, P.E.

Lam Nguyen, P.E.Tom Harris, S.E.Michael Hill, S.E.

Hassan Tamjed, S.E.Moe Heivand, P.E.Syed Aleem, P.E.

Boniface Simbwa, P.E.Ali Soheili, P.E.Amir Amiri, P.E.

Cristian Son, P.E.Tung Le, P.E.

William Teachworth, P.E.Robert Chang, P.E.

Joseph Chouinard, P.E.Scott Martini, P.E.

Civil EngineersJohn Che, P.E., Q.S.D./Q.S.P.

William Bixby, P.E.Monte Bowers, P.E.

Steven Beswick, P.E.Joe Aroyo, P.E.

Plans ExaminersNeil Tuong, E.I.T.

Matthew Godinez, E.I.T.Brian Lee, AIA, C.B.O., C.A.Sp.

Richard Arglen, C.B.O.Steve Perkins, C.B.O., C.A.Sp.

Rick Curtze

InspectorsGeorge LockfortRoger BanowetzBruce Lorenzana

Joe HarrisNancy MartinezDavid Shields

Denise ZuranskiBruce Nearman

Permit Technicians/Administrative Staff

Vinh VuDee RahamDebbie Galli

David Bejarano

Fire Protection StaffJack Collings, F.P.E.

Anne BlandDoug Evans, F.P.E.

Jeff HartsuykerRobert SalgadoQuang NguyenDennis MossWilliam BettsRobert Scott

Sergio Pereira

Project Management Team

Isam Hasenin, P.E., C.B.O.Principal in Charge

Trang Huynh, P.E., C.B.O.Project Manager and

Client Liaison

Building Offical

Jay Shih, P.E., C.B.O., C.A.Sp.



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Prior to joining Bureau Veritas, Isam served as Director of the Department of Building Inspection (DBI) in San Francisco, where he won support from the Mayor, the Board of Supervisors and building industry leaders who joined him in taking on numerous reform initiatives that made DBI more efficient and customer-responsive. Prior to that, Isam served as the Chief Building Official for the City of San Diego for over 5 years. Isam oversaw the permitting, plan review and inspection of numerous complex and interesting projects in the two cities, from the construction of Petco Baseball Ballpark to the expansion of the San Diego International airport and convention Center to the many high rise buildings and other large commercial and residential projects. In addition, he has been a very active participant in the code development process and training. Isam has served on numerous professional committees both in California and nationally. He served on the California Building Standards Commission for eight years and is currently the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the International Accreditation Services (IAS).

Select Project Experience

Chief Operating OfficerCode Compliance and Public Works ServicesBureau Veritas North America, Inc. Manages a division with revenues exceeding $50 million and a staff of over 400 and offices throughout the U.S. Division provides local jurisdictions and agencies a comprehensive range of code compliance and engineering consulting services ranging from project management and construction management of public works projects, civil engineering design of storm and sanitary sewer systems, water utilities and roadways, and building department operations including plan review, inspection and permit processing services. Division provides code compliance services to building departments in over 200 cities and agencies throughout the country as well as a wide range of public works services. In addition, Division is an approved Certifying Body (CB) by the USGBC to provide LEED plan review.

Director/Chief Building OfficialDepartment of Building InspectionCity and County of San Francisco, CAManaged the Department of Building Inspection with a staff of over 300 and an operating budget exceeding $50 million. Responsible for the plan review and inspection process and code enforcement program for the city. As the Chief Building Official, led the adoption and local amendment process of the City’s construction codes in compliance with state law, set technical policies and procedures for the application and enforcement of the City’s codes, authored code interpretations and reviewed and acted upon numerous submitted requests for modifications or approvals of alternate materials and methods to prescriptive code requirements.

EducationM.S., Civil EngineeringB.S., Civil Engineering

Registrations/CertificationsRegistered Professional Engineer:

CA, #40755

ICC Certified:Building OfficialPlans Examiner

Professional AffiliationsInternational Code Council (ICC)

Structural Engineers Association of Northern California (SEAOC)

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Past Vice-Chair of the California Building Standards Commission

Vice-Chair of the Division of the State Architect Access Advisory

Board 1995 - 2000

Vice Chair of the International Accreditation Services (IAS)

Total Years of Experience30+

Isam Hasenin, P.E., C.B.O., Chief Operating Officer



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EducationMaster of Business Administration

B.S., Civil EngineeringCertificate of Completion -

Leadership for Senior Executives


CA, #C36627

ICC Certified:Building Official

California Certified Green Building Professional

California Licensed Real Estate Professional


American Society of Civil Engineers (ASME)

California Building Officials (CALBO)Former Vice-Chair and member of the City of Highland Planning

CommissionPresident of the Board of Directors

of the Central Business Center in Upland

Past President of the Foothill Chapter of ICC

Member of the national organization of the American Society of Civil

Engineers. Past Member of the Board of Trustees for the West Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District

representing Rancho Cucamonga


Trang is a licensed professional engineer and ICC certified building official with over 37 years of experience working in public and private services as executive director and plan review engineer. He has implemented excellent public service programs and gained exceptional understanding of the building and safety division, community and economic development, public relations, redevelopment, financial and budget management, employee and organizational developments, and state and local officials. As a professor for Cambridge College in Southern California he has taught graduate and undergraduate classes in business, finance, and management. Trang has outstanding public relations, management, and problem solving skills with a proven record of strong and positive working relationships with local and state elected officials, inter-governmental agencies, business organizations, development community, labor groups, community groups, and residents. He was awarded the “Civil Engineer of the Year” award by the ASCE Chapter of San Bernardino and Riverside in 2011. He was also a recipient of the “Good Government Award” from the BIA Inland Empire Chapter in 2015. Finally, Trang has an excellent understanding of cultural diversity and knows how municipality services can be provided efficiently with an objective from “Good to Great”.


Building and Safety Services Director City of Rancho Cucamonga2002 - 2017As one of the executive team members of the City to direct and coordinate the work of the Community Development team. Manage all activities and operations of building and fire plan checks, permits, building and fire inspections, grading, community improvement, code enforcement, citizen volunteers for an affluent community of 175,000 people. Prepare and administer an annual operating budget up to $4,200,000. Supervise up to 40 employees, citizen volunteers and interact with businesses, developers, designers and residents. An executive member of the City’s economic development team to develop and implement the economic development strategy plans. Work with other departments to manage the City’s annual capital building and improvement projects. Possess excellent knowledge and understanding of managing municipal services from business improvements and economic developments to public safety. Have outstanding public relations, management and problem solving skills. Have a proven record of strong and positive working relationship with local and State elected officials, inter-governmental agencies, business organizations, development community, labor groups, community groups and residents. Have an excellent understanding of cultural diversity and know how municipality services can be provided efficiently with an objective from “Good to Great”.

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Adjunct Professor Cambridge College, Southern California2011 - PresentTeach graduate and undergraduate classes in business, finance and management.

Chief Building Official City of San Clemente1988 - 2002Managed the Building Division’s operation in the areas of plan check, permit, inspections, code enforcement and business licenses. Directed 13 employees, 14 citizen volunteers, and operated an annual budget of $1,200,000.

Chief Building Official City of Manhattan Beach1986 - 1988Directed the activities of the Building Division with an annual budget of $800,000. Supervised plan check engineers, inspectors, permit and code enforcement employees.

Senior Structural Engineer City and County of San Diego1980 - 1986Reported to the County Chief of the Building Department and in his absence, assumed the management of the office of 28 employees. Supervised 10 engineers and 10 inspectors. Coordinated and administered plan check contract services and the joint permit system between the City and County of San Diego.

Guest Speaker and Lecturer Orange Empire Training Academy1990 - 2002Provided training to engineers, inspectors, office staff on codes, problem solving techniques, management and customer service skills.

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE LAST TEN YEARS:Award winner of the “Good Government Award in 2015” The Building Industry Association of the Inland Empire Chapter honored this prestigious award to the Rancho Cucamonga Community Development team of Building, Planning departments for the outstanding regional streamlined development and permit processes which enhance the local economic development.

Recipient of the Award “Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet” in 2014: I was selected by the Inland Empire Economic Partnership (IEEP) in June 2014 for the implementation of the innovative process to simplify the permit process for solar projects. The new process promoted job creation and enhanced economic growth in the region.

Rancho Cucamonga Building and Safety Department was ranked in the top 10% nationwide in 2012 for building code enforcement and its effectiveness in the development permit process by the Insurance Services Office.

Trang Q. Huynh, P.E., C.B.O., Regional Manager of Southern California



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Jay is an experienced engineering and building professional with plan check skills in both disciplines. He has worked 12 years as a public works engineer, 10 years as a building/grading plans examiner, 3 years as a civil engineering designer, and 5 years as an engineering department director performing the services of a City Engineer and Building Official. Jay is a talented and diligent professional with an eye for detail and exceptional customer service skills. He is known for his calm and social demeanor, which aide him in effectively resolving conflict and foster cooperation from peers, developers, and business owners.


Building Official and Principal Plan Check Engineer Private SectorProvides counter plan check and building code consultation for the Cities of Rosemead and La Puente building departments. Checks residential and commercial plans, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. Checks grading, drainage, low impact development, erosion control and WQMP plans. Reviews soil, compaction, hydrology, analyses, and SUSMP reports. Provides input to Planning Department in the drafting of conditional use permits. Coordinates with City Engineer in the review of tentative and final tract maps, parcel maps for lot split, and lot merger in compliance with Subdivision Map Act.

Senior Plan Check Engineer Private SectorChecked residential, commercial, grading, drainage, low impact development, erosion control and WQMP plans for the Cities of El Segundo and Beverly Hills and the County of San Bernardino. Reviewed soil, compaction, hydrology, analyses, and SUSMP reports.

Principal Civil EngineerPrivate SectorPerformed boundary, topographic and ALTA land survey. Designed grading, drainage, low impact development, erosion control and WQMP plans. Designed retaining walls associated with grading plans. Prepared soil, compaction, hydrology, analyses and WQMP reports. Prepared tentative and final tract maps for single family residential development and condominiums, parcel maps for lot split, and lot mergers.

Senior Civil Engineer and Director of EngineeringCity of Los Angeles, Community Redevelopment AgencyDirected engineering department operations in revitalizing blighted communities. Administered the Agency’s capital improvement program. Prepared scope of work for design and budgetary cost estimate. Issued RFQs to prequalify architectural, landscape architectural, land survey, civil engineering, and environmental consultants to provide design phases services..

EducationM.S. Geotechnical Engineering

B.S. Civil EngineeringGraduate Study, Structural

EngineeringGraduate Study, Construction

Management

Registrations/CertificationsRegistered Civil Engineer:

CA, #C46841

ICC Certified:Building Official

Building Plans ExaminerFire Plans Examiner

Division of State Architect Certified Access Specialist

Qualified SWPPP Practitioner and Developer


Jay Shih, P.E., C.B.O., C.A.Sp., Building Official



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EducationM.S., Structural Engineering

B.S., Civil Engineering

Registrations/CertificationsRegistered Professional Electrical

Engineer:CA, #85679

ICC Certified:Building Plans Examiner


Joe has more than 9 years of experience in engineering. He reviews plans for various counties and cities, consisting of small additions/remodels, to moderate and complex residential and commercial projects, including site, architectural, structural plans/calculations, Fire and Life Safety and Photovoltaic installations; checking for completeness, accuracy, and Code compliance with State and Local building codes.


Senior Plan Check Engineer California Code Check2017 - PresentHe reviews plans for various counties and cities, consisting of small additions/remodels, to moderate and complex residential and commercial projects, including site, architectural, structural plans/calculations, Fire and Life Safety and Photovoltaic installations; checking for completeness, accuracy, and Code compliance with State and Local building codes.

Plan Check Engineer California Code Check2010 - 2017

Structural Engineering Intern Private Sector2008 - 2010

Joe Chao, P.E., Senior Plan Check Engineer



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Lam has more than 39 years of experience in the building safety and engineering industry. He worked as a Senior Plan Check Engineer for the City of Irvine’s Building and Safety Department for 22 years and has since provided his expertise and plan check consulting services for jurisdiction and projects.


Plan Review EngineerBureau Veritas North America, Inc.2018 - PresentConducts plan review services for projects throughout Southern California.

Plan Check Consultant Private Sector2015 - 2017Provided plan review services for multiple jurisdictions and projects contracted with the building safety consulting firm.

Plan Check Consultant Private Sector2009 - 2014Provided plan review for Counties such as County of San Bernardino and County of Orange.

Principal Design EngineerPrivate Sector2009 - 2010

Plan Check ConsultantPrivate Sector2007 - 2009

Senior Plan Check EngineerCity of Irvine, Building and Safety Department1985 - 2007

Associate Plan CheckerCounty of San Diego1982 - 1985

EducationM.S., Civil Engineering

Graduate Study, MSCE Structural Design & Analysis


CA, #C36957


Lam T. Nguyen, P.E., Plan Review Engineer



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Neil has over 18 years of experience providing plan reviews of building structures of all construction types for code compliance based in CBC, CPC, CMC, CEC, and T-24 Energy Standards. His expertise spans across commercial and residential building structures and includes structural design of tilt-up concrete warehouses/office buildings, masonry buildings, and Type V wood frame buildings. Neil is experienced in Microsoft products, AutoCAD, Enercalc, StruCalc, and Risa.


Plans ExaminerBureau Veritas North America, Inc.2013 - PresentConducts plan review services for projects throughout Southern California. Some specific assignments include:

Orange County Public WorksProvides in house plan review services for Orange County Public Works. Reviews projects under the planned and general communities umbrella. Assists with reviewing plans for Rancho Mission Viejo and other communities planned for the County.

City of CoronaPerforms plan review services for residential and commercial projects including additions, tenant improvements, and new construction.

Plan Check EngineerPrivate Consulting1999 - 2014General building and safety contractor.

Plan Check Engineer Provided plan review services for contract cities. Duties included:

▪ Review of plans and specifications for the construction, alteration and repair of commercial, residential, and industrial buildings and structures to ensure that plans meet the requirements of applicable building, mechanical, plumbing, fire, and electrical codes.

▪ Expertise with many years of experience reviewing plumbing, mechanical, and electrical plans for large commercial buildings.

▪ Providing technical assistance to engineers, architects, contractors, other city personnel and the public.

▪ Interpreting and explaining requirements and restrictions relative to building code, T-24 Energy Standards, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures.

▪ Providing over the counter plan reviews at contract cities.

EducationB.S., Civil Engineering

Registrations/CertificationsICC Certified:

Building Plans Examiner

California Engineer in Training


Neil T. Tuong, E.I.T., Plans Examiner



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Registrations/CertificationsICC Certified:

Building InspectorBuilding Plans Examiner

Residential Combination InspectorCombination Dwelling Inspector

Mechanical InspectorMechanical Inspector UMC

Plumbing InspectorPlumbing Inspector UPC

Prestressed Concrete Special Inspector-Legacy

Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector-Legacy

Structural Masonry Special InspectorStructural Steel & Welding Special

Inspector


ICC San Diego Chapter - Chairman of the Plumbing & Mechanical

Subcommittee in 2012, 2013, and 2014

Utah Chapter of ICBO - Secretary and Treasurer in 1979 and 1980

Board of Directors 1980 - 1984


George has more than 30 years of experience in the building safety industry having served as building inspector and building official for various jurisdictions. He has a high level of knowledge of the building codes and has served on code adoption committees nationally. He is able to inspect structures of various sizes and complexities and has specific experience with multi-story commercial and residential buildings.


Building Inspector Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.2015 - PresentConducts on-call inspections of projects throughout Southern California. Municipal clients include the City of La Mesa and the City of Chula Vista. Performed mobile home inspections for San Diego Gas in concert with their MHP Utility Upgrade Program. Verified connections from the meter to the mobile home met applicable codes and standards.

Provisional Inspector City of San Diego, CA2012 - PresentInvolved in the San Diego Chapter of the International Code Council (ICC). Assists with training new inspectors. Recruits construction industry representatives to perform free training for inspection staff. Performs commercial plumbing and mechanical inspections as well as single-family residential combination inspections.

Senior Combination Inspector City of San Diego, CA2005 - 2012Supervised and audited a staff of seven inspectors. Involved in ICC code adoption on a national level. Served on three business process reengineering committees. Served on the City of San Diego readiness initiative committee, employee advisory committee, and project series committee. Provided training for new inspectors and new coordinator for the division. Organized and presented in-house training sessions. Produced numerous spreadsheets to facilitate and track work. Created powerpoint presentations. Recruited construction industry representatives to perform free training for inspection staff.

George Lockfort, Combination Inspector



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Vinh Vu has over 12 years of experience working in Earned Value Management and possess strong knowledge in creating, analyzing, and presenting data, budget planning reports and variance reports.


Permit Technician Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.2017 - PresentProvides fill in permit technician services for various jurisdictions in the Southern California region. When current City staff is on leave, comes in and works at the public counter, providing customer service as an extension of City staff. Takes in plans for plan review, ensuring all pieces of the submittal are present. Issues permits and helps customers with information about the permitting process. Completes fee estimates and prepares plans for permit issuance. Skilled in various permitting programs

Plant Manager Private CompanyDeveloped and produced forecast of monthly financial business plan. Controlled and maintained daily operational duties and assisted in training new employees. Worked and met directly with the customers and affiliates. Maintained and controlled the company financial statements. In charge of developing and maintaining company safety procedures and compliances

Business and Planning Analyst 4 Private CompanyDeveloped, updated, forecasted, and analyzed staffing plans for C-17 Sub IPTs programs. Created CCNs and managed actuals buy-off and update EAC in CSPR. Performed updating and communicating C-17 Offloads to other Business Units. Worked with C-1 7 engineers to forecast and plan future IW As efforts. Used EAS, COGNOS, and ICHS queries and Ad Hoc reports to support mangers, engineers and business analysts. Customized and created automated tools improving reporting and planning processes

Business and Planning Analyst Private CompanyDeveloped, analyzed, implemented, and maintained business and financial planning to support Delta programs. Utilized Earned Value Management System to perform and analyze cost performances. Analyzed historical and forecast data to perform trend analysis, earned-value management, variance analysis, and risk assessment. Delta II Missions Financial Control. Developed, prepared and analyzed programs plans, budgets, and actual costs. Developed cost reporting tools for monthly and quarterly variance analysis reports. Customized automated tools to improve reporting process.

EducationM.B.A.

B.A., Business Administration


Vinh Vu, Permit Technician

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Registrations/CertificationsICC Certified:[In Progress] Plan Check IPlan Check II

Permit Technician


Dee has more than 2 years of experience in the building and safety industry and more than 9 years of experience in management. She is the office manager and permit technician for California Code Check, a Bureau Veritas Company. She is skilled with customer service and program systems such as Microsoft Office and Deltek.


Office Manager / Permit Technician California Code Check2016 - PresentReceives plans and reviews for completeness, clarity, and determines the permit application type. Maintains project logbook, billing, customer service, and is a primary correspondent with jurisdictions and applicants. Prepares projects to be shipped back to jurisdictions, supports plan check staff with project coordination, and manages office administration. Prepares proposals and coordinates training events.

Personal AssistantPrivate Sector2013 - 2016Monitored, coordinated, and responded to all communications for principal of non-profit organization. Answered calls, handled queries, prepared correspondence, and commissioned work on the principal’s behalf for staff and clients. Managed calendar, booked meeting and travel, handled expense reports, dictation, transcription, accounts receivable which included 100-300 posting per month and account payables. Coordinated the Principal of non-profit’s personal affairs. Prepared reports, executive summaries, newsletters, and email campaigns utilizing MAC/Apple software.

Short Sale Specialist II / Post-Closing Private Sector2010 - 2013Used knowledge of loan servicing for short sale/foreclosure for HUD and conventional loans thru post-closing. Posted short sale funds, reconciled incoming payoffs. Reviewed closing documents, loan liquidation, auditing, and special projects. Managed pipeline of 75+ post-closing HUD and conventional loans daily. Used knowledge of HUD and conventional loan settlement statements. HAFA program and disbursements. Handled heavy email correspondence and data entry

Dee Raham, Permit Technician and Office Manager



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In an environmentally conscious effort, we have condensed our building and safety support team’s resumes into the below summaries. These summaries outline the responsibilities and capacities of our experienced and qualified project personnel. Full resumes for each individual are available at the City’s request.

Tom Harris, S.E. Principal and Lead Manager of California Code Check, Structural Engineer

B.S., Engineering 32+ years Registered Structural Engineer: CA, #S3803Registered Professional Engineer: CA, #C40748

Michael Hill, S.E. Structural Plan Review Engineer

M.S., Civil and Structural Engineering

20+ years Registered Professional Engineer: CA, #66303Registered Structural Engineer: CA, #5992ICC Certified: Building Plans Examiner

Moe Heivand, P.E. Senior Plan Review Engineer

B.S., Civil Engineering 35+ years Registered Professional Engineer: CA, # 38227ICC Certified: Building Plans Examiner

Hassan Hadidi, Ph.D., S.E. Structural Plan Review Engineer

Ph.D., Structural Engineering

32+ years Registered Structural Engineer: CA, #S4078 ICC Certified: Building Plans Examiner

Syed Aleem, P.E. Senior Plan Review Engineer

M.S., Civil / Structural Engineering

35+ years Registered Professional Engineer: CA, #34272ICC Certified: Building Plans Examiner

Boniface Simbwa, P.E. Senior Plan Review Engineer

M.S., Civil Engineering 25+ years Registered Professional Engineer: CA, #49713ICC Certified: Building Plans Examiner

Ali Soheili, P.E. Mechanical Plan Review Engineer

B.S., Mechanical Engineering

25+ years Registered Mechanical Engineer: CA, #29229

Amir Amiri, P.E. Electrical Plan Review Engineer

B.S., Electrical and Electronics Engineering

15+ years Registered Professional Engineer: CA, #20918

Cristian Son, P.E. Electrical Plan Review Engineer

M.S., Electrical EngineeringMinor in Electro-Mechanical Applications

20+ years Registered Electrical Engineer: CA, #16910

Tung Le, P.E. Plan Review Engineer

B.S., Civil Engineering 11+ years Registered Professional Engineer: CA, #79720ICC Certified: Building Plans Examiner

William Teachworth, P.E. Plan Review Engineer

B.S., Civil Engineering 30+ years Registered Professional Engineer:Civil Engineer, CA, No. 37293ICC Certified: Plans Examiner

Robert Chang, P.E., C.B.O. Plan Review Engineer

M.S., Civil Engineering 29+ years Registered Professional Engineer: CA, #32884ICC Certified: Building Official, Building Plans Examiner



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Name Education Experience Licenses / Certifications

Joseph Chouinard, P.E. Senior Plan Check Engineer

B.S., Civil Engineering 30+ years of experience

Registered Professional Engineer: CA, #C58865; VT, #5708State of CA - Qualified SWPP Developer/Practitioner (QSD/QSP) #00520

Joe Chao, P.E. Senior Plan Check Engineer

M.S. Structural Engineering B.S., Civil Engineering

9+ years of experience

Registered Professional Engineer: CA, #85679ICC Certified: Building Plans Examiner

Scott Martini, P.E. Senior Plan Check Engineer

B.S., Civil Engineering 11+ years Registered Professional Engineer: CA, #C74993ICC Certified: Building Plans Examiner

William Bixby, P.E.Civil Plan Review Engineer

M.S., Civil Engineering B.S., Geotechnical Engineering


Registered Professional Engineer: CA, #48819

Monte Bowers, P.E.Civil Plan Review Engineer



John Che, P.E., Q.S.D./Q.S.P.Civil Plan Review Engineer


Registered Professional Engineer: CA, #51393CASQA Certified: QSD and QSP #24550

Steven Beswick, P.E. Civil Plan Review Engineer

B.S., Civil EngineeringResident Engineers Academy


Registered Professional Engineer: CA, #41786Caltrans Resident Engineer

Joe Aroyo, P.E.Civil Plan Review Engineer

B.S., Civil EngineeringCertificate in EngineeringManagement for Public Works



Matthew Godinez, E.I.T. Plans Examiner

B.S., Civil Engineering 1+ years California Engineer In Training

BJ Azarvand Plans Examiner

B.A., Architecture 16+ years ICC Certified: Building Plans Examiner

Brian Lee, AIA, C.B.O., C.A.Sp. Plans Examiner

B.S., Urban Planning 25+ years California Architects Board (CAB)Registered Architect: CA, #32739Division of the State Architect(DSA): # 182 Certified Access Specialist (C.A.Sp.)

Richard Arglen, C.B.O. Senior Building Plans Examiner

32+ years ICC Certified: Building Inspector, Building Plans Examiner, Certified Building Official, Combination Inspector - Legacy, Electrical Inspector, Mechanical Inspector UMC, Plumbing Inspector UPC

Steve Perkins, C.B.O., C.A.Sp. Senior Building Plan Checker and Inspector

39+ years DSA C.A.Sp. Professional #124 LEED Accredited ProfessionalICC Certified: Certified Building Official, Building Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, Fire Inspector II



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Rick Curtze, C.B.O. Senior Plans Examiner and Building Inspector

28+ years ICC Certified: Certified Building Official, Building Plans Examiner, Building Plans Examiner CBC, Building Inspector, Building Inspector CBC, Fire Inspector II

Bruce Lorenzana, C.B.I. Inspector

A.S., Building Inspection A.S., Construction Management

16+ years ICC Certified: Building Inspector, Mechanical Inspector UMC, Plumbing Inspector UPCOES Safety Assessment Program EvaluatorAED/CPR Basic First Aid and Fire Safety Training

Joe Harris Inspector

A.S., Construction Technology

30+ years ICC Certified: Building Inspector

George Lockfort Inspector

30+ years ICC Certified: Building Inspector, Building Plans Examiner, Combination Dwelling Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Mechanical Inspector UMC, Plumbing Inspector, Plumbing Inspector UPC, Prestressed Concrete Special, Inspector-Legacy, Reinforced Concrete SpecialInspector-Legacy, Residential Combination Inspector, Structural Masonry Special Inspector, Structural Steel & Welding Special Inspector

Nancy Martinez Inspector

B.A., Geography 30+ years ICC Certified: Building Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Residential Combination Inspector

David Shields Inspector

32+ years HERS Title 24 Testing 2002Concrete Testing Technician Grade 1ICC Certified: Building Inspector

Denise Zuranski Inspector

30+ years ICC Certified: Electrical Inspector,Combination Dwelling Inspector, Light Commercial Combination InspectorCalifornia Apprentice CouncilCertified: Building/Fire Prevention Inspector

Bruce Nearman Inspector

20+ years ICC Certified: Building Inspector

Doug Evans, F.P.E. Fire Plan Review Engineer

B.S., Fire Protection Engineering

22+ years Registered Fire Protection Engineer: CA, #1264

Jeff Hartsuyker Fire Plans Examiner and Inspector

30+ years Fire Investigator IHazMat I.C.Fire Prevention Officer I, II, IllI.C.S.100, 220,300Fire Fighter IVolunteer Fire Fighter I



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Robert Salgado Fire Plans Examiner and Inspector

28+ years ICC Certified: Fire Plans Examiner, Fire Inspector II, Fire Inspector I, Building InspectorUniform Fire Code InspectorNFPA Certified: Fire Inspector I & IIFire Plan ExaminerCompany Officer Fire Code InspectorFire and Life Safety - DSA Plan Review Academy

Quang Nguyen Fire Inspector

B.S., Genetics and Cell Biology

7+ years NFPA Certified: Fire Inspector IICC Certified: Fire Inspector IState Fire Marshal Certified: Fire Prevention Officer, CSTI Certified: First Responder Operations Decon, Industry Technician and Hazardous, Materials Technician

Dennis Moss Fire Plans Examiner and Inspector

B.A., French National Fire Academy Certification

29+ years Fire Prevention Specialist IFire Prevention Specialist IIFire Arson InvestigationCode ManagementFire Prevention OfficerChemistry of Hazardous MaterialsPlan Review for InspectorsICC Certified: Fire Inspector I, Fire Inspector II, Fire Plans Examiner

William Betts Fire Inspector

B.S., Anthropology 12+ years Fire Prevention Officer, CaliforniaState Fire Marshal

Robert Scott Fire Plans Examiner and Inspector

B.S., Occupational Studies

35+ years ICC Certified: Fire Inspector II, Building Inspector, Building Plans ExaminerCA. - CFSTES Certified: Plans Examiner, Fire ProtectionSpecialist, and Public Education OfficerFirefighter I, II and Fire Officer,Fire Instructor-1Certified Instructor in FirePrevention 1A thru 2C & Public EducationCertified Fire Investigator I & IICalifornia POST Course: CertifiedP.C. - 832Certified Fire Investigator #556Certified Fire & ExplosionInvestigator



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Sergio Pereira Fire Plans Examiner and Inspector

B.S., Fire Science National Fire Academy California State Fire Academy

30+ years Partial List of Trainings Automatic Fire Alarm Association: Fire Alarm Testing and Inspections, Fire Alarm Seminar Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association: Plan Review California Building Officials: 2006 IBC California State Fire Marshal: First Responder Management Terrorism, Fire Prevention 1, Fire Prevention 1A, 1B, 1C, Fire Management, Fire Command 1A & B, Fire Instructor 1A, 1B, 1C, Pyrotechnics and Special Effects, Hydraulics for Fire Sprinklers, International Hi-Rise Conference, Ethics Training National Fire Academy: Management of Fire Prevention Programs, Fire Prevention Specialist One, Fire Prevention Specialist Two, Plans Review for Inspectors, Interpersonal Dynamics in Fire Service Organization, Code Management: A System Approach, Evaluating Performance Based on Designs, Fire Service Communication National Fire Sprinkler Association: Advanced Sprinkler Protection for Storage Occupancies, Hydraulics for Fire Protection, Pumps for Fire Protection, Underground Piping for Fire Protection, Plan Review and Inspection, Sprinkler Design Residential to High Riser

Debbie Galli Permit Technician

B.S., Fire Protection Engineering

20+ years

David BejaranoAdministrative Assistant

B.A., Administration with Sports and Marketing Concentration

1+ years



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6. References

For more than 40 years, BVNA has provided comprehensive municipal consulting services, including engineering, plan review, inspection, and other building department services, throughout California and the western United States. The most important selection criteria for clients that choose BVNA is expertise and our greatest asset is our reputation. That reputation comes from the best experts in the industry, all acting with the utmost integrity and ethics.

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESBuilding and Safety Plan Check and Inspection Services

REFERENCE: Fady Khalil, Senior Civil Engineer and Project Manager 900 S. Fremont Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91803 P: 626.574.0941 ext. 242 / E: [email protected]

DATES OF SERVICE: 2003 - PresentDESCRIPTION: Since 2003 BVNA has been providing Inspector of Record, inspection, and building plan review services on over 60 building facilities projects, including some high-profile public works and essential services projects throughout the County of Los Angeles, such as courthouses, jails, fire stations, health facilities, medical centers, recreational facilities. Our staff’s duties have included quality assurance, managing the submittal process, tracking change orders, and monitoring the contractors’ safety program. A few of many projects for which we have provided construction inspection services included:

University of Southern California Medical Center Replacement:BVNA has been providing construction management and inspection services for the $560 million replacement of four hospital facilities on campus to provide a new tertiary-level medical center totaling 1,500,000 square feet. An additional $97 million was allocated for the Capital Equipment budget. The project is composed of four distinct building components, including a 600-bed inpatient tower, base-isolated diagnostic/treatment facility, specialty outpatient clinic building and central plant. The common systems for all of these locations included a pneumatic tube, elevators, common low voltage systems, and automatic guided vehicles. Included in the project scope was asbestos abatement, construction of a pneumatic tube, elevators, common low voltage systems, and automatic guided vehicles.

Antelope Valley CourthouseBVNA provided construction management and inspection services for the new 382,000-square-foot, $113 million facility on a 17-acre site in Lancaster with parking for 1,105 vehicles, including 35 secure spaces below grade. The structure consists of four stories above grade, one level below grade, a three-story glass atrium entry with a concrete panel, and glass exterior over braced steel frame. Upon completion this structure contains the Superior Court, Sheriff’s Department, Probation Department, District Attorney’s Office, the Public Defender’s Office, and the Alternate Public Defender’s Office. There are 11 elevators, 21 courtrooms, 33 judge’s chambers with secure access to all courts and chambers and secure parking below grade.

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6. References

CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGABuilding/Fire Plan Review and Inspection Services

REFERENCE: Moises Eskenzai, Senior Plans Examiner 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 P: 909.477.2710 ext. 4209 / E: [email protected]

DATES OF SERVICE: 2014 - PresentDESCRIPTION: BVNA was selected to provide building/fire plan review and inspection services for the City of Rancho Cucamonga on an as-needed basis. Projects include single family residential, multi family residential, commercial tenant improvements, new commercial, additions, and others.

CITY OF ANAHEIMBuilding Inspection, Plan Review, and Permit Processing Services

REFERENCE: Alberto Paiva, P.E., CBO., Plan Check Supervisor Anaheim Planning Department, Building Division 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard, #145, Anaheim, CA 92805 P: 714.765.5153 ext. 5720 / E: [email protected]

DATES OF SERVICE: 2015 - PresentDESCRIPTION: BVNA was selected to provide building inspection, plan check and permit processing services to the Planning Department of the City of Anaheim for development projects on an as needed basis. Projects include single and multi family residential, new commercial, commercial tenant improvement, and other building projects. Additionally, our team provides in house plan review and inspection services utilizing licensed engineers, ICC certified plans examiners, and ICC certified inspectors. Projects include:

Westin HotelThe Anabella Hotel near the Convention Center was torn down to make way for the new Westin. The hotel is designed to meet AAA’s requirements for a four diamond rating, making it the only luxury hotel apart from Disneyland Hotel and Disney’s Grand California Hotel in Anaheim. The new Westin features 613 rooms including 101 suites, three restaurants, a pool, roof-top lounge, and 11 meetings rooms. The total square footage is approximately 42,000.

JW MarriottOur team reviewed a new 12-story hotel with two levels of subterranean parking. The project is estimated to cost $150 million. The hotel has have 466 guest rooms as well as meeting space for groups.



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CITY OF CORONABuilding Plan Review and Inspection Services

REFERENCE: Chris Milosevic, Building Official 400 S. Vicentia Ave., Corona, CA 92882 P: 951.736.2250 / E: [email protected]

DATES OF SERVICE: 2010 - PresentDESCRIPTION: BVNA is currently providing building plan check, building inspection, and counter technician services for residential and commercial properties. We also provide on-site extension of staff as necessary, including a registered civil engineer to assist with an immediate need for building plan check.

BVNA assists the City in providing plan review services for small residential solar energy projects. Our team utilizes a web-based system to take in projects electronically. Plans are then reviewed within 24 hours and comments are returned to the applicants. This system assists the City in meeting the requirements of AB 2188 for fast turnaround of these small solar energy projects. Projects include:

Main Street Metro Urban DevelopmentBVNA provides building plan review services for this new development in the City of Corona. This is a new mixed-use development that will bring 464 new one and two bedroom apartments, 77,000 sf of retail and restaurants, 683-1,280sf homes, two pools and spas, a dog park, and a sky deck with barbecue and bar area. Additionally, our team reviewed parking structures A, B, and C for this project. Parking structure A is a five tier open parking garage spanning 112,740 square feet. Parking structure B is a four tier open parking garage consisting of 109,543 square feet of parking space and 8,997 square feet of assembly use on the top. Parking structure C is a five tier parking garage that includes 169,714 square feet of parking space.

CITY OF GLENDALEPlan Review and Inspection Services

REFERENCE: Jan Bear, Building Official 633 E. Brodaway #101, Glendale, CA 91206 P: 818.548.3200 / E: [email protected]

DATES OF SERVICE: 2014 - PresentDESCRIPTION: California Code Check (CCC), a Bureau Veritas Company, provides off-site plan review and on-site inspection services for the City of Glendale. Projects include:

Americana at BrandCCC provided both plan review and inspection services for the Americana at Brand, a substantial project that consisted of new construction of a mixed-use shopping center. The shopping center and residential complex include a 5-story apartment building (175,165 square feet), 2-story multiplex theater (83,340 square feet) and 2-story retain building (84,881 square feet), with subterranean parking (74,360 square feet). The types of construction were: Type I-A, Type II-A, Type II-B, and Type II-S.



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ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKSBuilding and Civil Engineering, Plan Review and Inspection Services

REFERENCE: Hadi Tabatabaee, Building Official 300 North Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA 92703 P: 714.667.8843 / E: [email protected]

DATES OF SERVICE: 2012 - PresentDESCRIPTION: BVNA has provided building and civil engineering, plan review and inspection services for the County of Orange (Orange County Public Works) since 2012. Select projects include:

Rancho Mission Viejo (The Ranch) Development Plan Check Bureau Veritas is currently providing plan check and map check review of various projects and backbone infrastructure associated with Planning Area 1 of the Ranch Plan. The 23,000-acre development is composed of 6,000 buildable acres. Bureau Veritas staff review tentative maps, site development plans, rough grading and precise grading plans, Runoff Management Plans, hydrology and hydraulic studies, Water Quality Management Plans, revetment plans, storm drain plans, and street improvement plans, checking for conformance to the County of Orange standards and regulations, easements and right-of-way requirements and for conformance to the conditions of approval.

CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGSPlan Review and Inspection Services

REFERENCE: Marco Vela, Senior Plans Examiner and Building Inspector 65950 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 P: 760.329.6411 ext. 252

DATES OF SERVICE: 2008 - PresentDESCRIPTION: California Code Check (CCC), a Bureau Veritas Company, provides plan review and inspection services for the City of Desert Hot Springs. Projects include track homes, a social services building, and community facilities.



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CITY OF SANTA ROSAPost-Fire Recovery Plan Review, Permitting and Inspection Services

REFERENCE: David Guhin, Director of Planning and Economic Development 100 Santa Rosa Ave., Room 3 Santa Rosa, CA 95405 P: 707.543.4299 E: [email protected]

DATES OF SERVICE: 2017 - PresentDESCRIPTION: BVNA was recently selected to provide post-fire recovery and rebuilding assistance. In October 2017, the most destructive wildfire in California history spread through the Sonoma County region and left more than $1.2 billion of property damage. The City is dedicated to expeditiously facilitate the rebuilding of destroyed homes and businesses, and chose BVNA for a two-year contract to provide recovery and rebuilding efforts that include applicable standards, permit review and inspection services for compliance with environmental, building, planning, and engineering regulations.

The City of Santa Rosa and BVNA have set up the Resilient City Permit Center, which is a recovery permit center exclusively for rebuilding from the fire damage. This disaster recovery-centered office is staffed by our in-house team of plans examiners and permit technicians, and it offers permit intake and processing, record support, plan check, and inspection services for the anticipated upcoming 3,000 residential permits and 25 commercial permits. The Resilient City Permit Center provides the full range of planning and building assistance to residents, contractors, and developers.

CITY OF GARDEN GROVEBuilding and Fire Plan Review and Permit Processing Services

REFERENCE: David Dent, Building Official Building Division 11222 Acacia Parkway Garden Grove, CA 92840 P: 714.741.5343 E: [email protected]

DATES OF SERVICE: 2017 - PresentDESCRIPTION: BVNA was selected to provide plan check, inspection, and permit processing services to the Building Division of City of Garden Grove. Projects include commercial, retail, tenant improvements, single and multi-family residential projects.

New hotel/retail project: 769 room hotels, parking structure and 60,000 square feet of retail, restaurants, and office spaces. The construction is on almost 6 acres of land.



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7. Litigation

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▪ Latuska v. Venkat Sethuraman, Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., et al – In the Court of Common Pleas of Clearfield County, PA – Case No. 2015-1004-CD (pending litigation)

▪ Wolbert v. Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. – In the Court of Common Pleas of Clarion County, PA – Case No. 780 CD 2016 (pending litigation)

▪ Jeffrey and Chantel Finlaw v. The Ryland Group, Calatlantic Group, Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. and Theresa Bailey – In the Circuit Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and for Lee County, FL – Case No. 17-CA-000703 (pending litigation)

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▪ Triple R Paving v. Broward County, Florida and CH2M Hill, Inc. and Broward County, Florida v. URS Corporation and Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. – Case No. CACE09048929 (confidential settle-ment agreement)

▪ Darian Kaar and Kaar Investment, LLC v. Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., et al – Cause No. 15-05115-431 (settled for a de minimis amount)

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City of Rosemead8. Compensation Schedule

8. COMPENSATION SCHEDULEOur pricing reflects our commitment to the success of the City of Rosemead by helping you maintain significant quality and cost saving benefits moving forward.

These include:▪ Reduced plan review turnaround times and quick inspection response time▪ Commitment to maintain a proposed rate structure for the life of the initial contract period▪ Highly qualified staff▪ Confidence of working with a well-established consultant in business for 190+ years

PERCENTAGE OF FEE, BASED ON THE CITY’S COLLECTED FEES

Comprehensive Services*: 47% of the City’s Collected Plan Check and Permit Fees

*Includes:▪ Certified Building Official (full-time)▪ Certified Plans Examiner (part-time, over the counter - Monday through Thursday, five hours per day)▪ Certified Combination Building Inspector (full-time)▪ Permit Technicians (two full-time)

Overtime will be an additional 25% of the fees shown above. No overtime will be charged without approvalFees may be adjusted annually based on the CPI adjustment.

Staffing levels is based on current activity level. Staffing levels will be adjusted up or down to meet the workload demands and volume of permit activities.

Should the City of Rosemead request additional services/resources, refer to hourly rates below:

HOURLY RATES FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICESStaff Level Classifications: Hourly Billing Rate

Plan Check Engineer (Structural, MEP, Civil) $120ICC Certified Plans Examiner $100Fire Plan Check Engineer/Plans Examiner $115Fire Inspector $95C.A.Sp. $110Planning To be negotiated

Rates above exclude per diem, prevailing wage and union rates. Should these be applicable, we will discuss and negotiate fees to account for the increased personnel costs.

Attn: Ben Kim, Community CITY OF ROSEMEAD

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