[Consultantservices] [Consultant Services] RFP posted Wed. 8/15/2007, 9:22 a.m.

[Grace Williams]

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Request for Proposals - Consultant Services

Landscape Inspection and Plan Check Services
The City of Lake Elsinore, California
Submittal Deadline: September 17, 2007

The City of Lake Elsinore Community Development Department invites
prospective Respondents to submit proposals for Landscape Inspector/Plan
Checker. The City of Lake Elsinore, located in Southwest Riverside
County, is experiencing its greatest period of growth in its 125 year
history. According to the California State Department of Finance, Lake
Elsinore was the 3rd fastest growing City in the State. There are
currently many residential and commercial projects in different stages
of the planning process. Several advanced planning projects including a
forthcoming General Plan Update, Consistency Zoning, and ongoing review
of numerous Specific Plans is currently under way.

This RFP is intended for local professionals that have been certified as
landscape architects by the State of California and have experience
reviewing landscape plans and conducting site inspections. This RFP is
specifically intended for landscape, architect, and planning
professionals with the necessary background and experience needed to
properly review landscape plans and conduct inspections for residential
and commercial/industrial developments, parks and recreation projects,
and Public Works projects. The City wishes to have all work performed
under the direct supervision of a professional landscape architect
currently licensed to practice in the State of California.

The scope of work in this RFP generally involves performing landscape
design consultation, plan review and inspections for projects including
large residential subdivisions, capital improvement projects, and
commercial and industrial projects as well as working with Community
Development and other City staff regarding landscaping design issues.

Description
Varying projects will require landscape plan check and inspection
services throughout the year. The requested RFP is for an annual
agreement to provide these services on an "as needed" basis. One and
possibly a second landscape/planning firm will be selected for annual
agreements to ensure availability. The annual agreement will be with the
Community Development Department and will include services to other City
Departments.

A more detailed description of desired services, submission
requirements, and selection process information can be obtained from the
City of Lake Elsinore Community Development Department, 130 South Main
Street Lake Elsinore CA 92530.  An electronic copy may be requested be
e-mailing tweiner at lake-elsinore.org <mailto:tweiner at lake-elsinore.org> .

Submittals must be forwarded to Tom Weiner, Planning Manager, no later
than 5:00 p.m. on September 17, 2007.

 

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