Summary
To: Town Commission
From: Stefan Massol, Director of Support Services
Date: 9/18/2018
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Award of Contract Building Official Services
Summary:
The town's existing contract for Building Official services is expiring. A new contract with the same firm is proposed based on pricing from other municipal governments.
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Previous Commission Action: The Town Commission previously awarded the existing contract for services, which was renewed.
Background/Problem Discussion: In 2013 the town's Building Official retired after 14 years of service, at which time the town began contracting for inspections and plan review services, first from Pinellas County and subsequently with a private contractor. Since that time, the Town of Belleair has been pleased with the services it has received from SafeBuilt. Feedback from residents, contractors and staff has been positive and in the past year the town's current contractor, SafeBuilt, has demonstrated their ability to operate efficiently by reducing the number of billable hours to fulfill their responsibilities. SafeBuilt also serves a variety of neighboring communities such as Treasure Island and St. Pete Beach.
Financial Implications: The lowest rate identified for Building Official services rendered by SafeBuilt, through a conforming bid solicitation process is $85 per hour as awarded by the Town of Yankeetown, FL. This rate is $15 more per hour than the existing rate, however as described earlier the number of service hours required has decreased and is expected to remain at the lower level. The attached contract would be substantially equivalent to the final agreement executed between the Town of Belleair and SafeBuilt Florida, LLC.
Recommendation: Award of Contract for Building Official Services to SafeBuilt Florida, LLC at the rates provided in the attached contract, awarded previously by the Town of Yankeetown.
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