Permitting Compliance Program and Building Performance Standard Program for the City of Pinole

Work Requested:
The City of Pinole is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide assistance in the development of two key initiatives:

• Permitting Compliance Program: This program aims to streamline and simplify the permitting process, reduce administrative burdens, decrease permitting evasion, and increase convenience for both permit applicants and building staff.
• Building Performance Standard Program: This program will establish a standard for energy use per square foot in commercial and industrial buildings over 20,000 square feet.

The overarching goal of these programs is to support the Pinole Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) objectives for community building decarbonization, and to advance progress toward carbon neutrality by 2045.

Who is Requesting:
The City of Pinole is issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP).

Background:
This RFP is part of the City's ongoing efforts to implement the CAAP, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and supporting the City's climate goals.

Contract Requirements:
Firms must demonstrate qualifications and experience relevant to:

• Developing and implementing permitting compliance programs
• Establishing building performance standards for energy use
• Working with municipal governments and stakeholders

Instructions on Submission:
Interested firms are invited to submit proposals in accordance with the requirements outlined in this RFP.

Additional Information:
Opportunity ID: 246846