Description
Title: Authorize a contract for development review services for Staff Augmentation for Building Plan Review and Building Inspections with SAFEbuilt Texas, Inc. and Staff Augmentation for Site Plan Review Services with Freese and Nichols, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000, divided between the contractors. Funding: $1,000,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Development Services.
Summary
The City of Austin is considering a contract for development review services, specifically for staff augmentation in building and site plan reviews and inspections. The proposed contract, not exceeding $1 million, involves SAFEbuilt Texas, Inc. and Freese & Nichols, Inc. It aims to address a backlog in plan reviews caused by economic shifts and previous COVID-related disruptions. The contract ensures that construction projects comply with local building codes and zoning regulations, critical for maintaining safety and quality standards in residential and commercial developments. The legislation mandates 15.50% participation from minority-owned businesses (MBEs) and 3.50% from women-owned businesses (WBEs), supporting local economic diversity. If not approved, Austin Development Services risks being unable to manage the fluctuating demand