Building Official Services 2023

Request for Proposal (RFP) Issued March 13, 2023

The City of Gearhart is in search of a Building Official

City Building Official, Inspections, and Plan Review Services

The City of Gearhart (hereinafter referred to as the “City”) is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or agencies (hereinafter referred to as the “Applicant”) to assist with a full range of building official, inspections, and plan review services. Under the general supervision of the City Administrator, oversees the City’s Building Code related to the building and construction of public, commercial, industrial and residential buildings and ensures or enforces compliance with City code requirements and State adopted building codes. These services are provided as an independent contractor and not an employee of the City and shall obtain no rights to any benefits which accrue to City employees. A City building/planning assistant will be available to provide support to the Building Official.

All proposals should be sent and all questions and correspondence should be directed to the City Hall, Angoleana Brien, abrien@cityofgearhart.com, (503)738-5501 at 698 Pacific Way, PO Box 2510, Gearhart, Oregon.

Proposals must be signed by an authorized representative of the company.

The City intends to retain the services of the applicant evaluated to be the best qualified to perform the work for the City, with experience, compatibility, cost and other performance criteria factors. In order the ensure a fair review and selection process, applicants submitting proposals are specifically requested not to make other contact with City staff or Council members regarding their proposal.

Proposals will be accepted up to the hour of 2:00 pm local time on Friday, April 14, 2023, at City Hall, 698 Pacific Way, PO Box 2510, Gearhart, Oregon 97138.

Estimated Timelines

This schedule is subject to change. The City does not have an obligation to conduct interviews for this RFP process; however, should staff determine there is a need, applicants will be notified on the date noted below. The City will not be legally obligated to adhere to the dates for the interviews, recommendation, and award.

Deadline for proposal questions                                    Friday, March 24

Proposal question responses emailed                         Friday, March 31

Proposal due                                                                     Friday, April 14

Notification of interview (if needed)                             Wednesday, April 19

Interviews (if needed)                                                     Monday, April 24 – Wednesday, April 26

Council consideration for approval                               Wednesday, May 3