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EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES and RATES/COSTS General Description Building Safety Division of the City of Santa Ana foresees the submittal of many construction projects in the near future. Therefore, the City is seeking the services of professional consultants to support the efforts of City staff in the area of Building Safety Services including Plan Check Services, Inspection Services and Technical Services. Scope of Services A. Plan Review Services Consultant shall perform the following services for each assigned building plan review. 1. Detail review of the mechanical, plumbing, electrical and building (architectural and structural) plans. Review supporting documents for industrial, commercial, residential and public buildings and determine compliance with applicable building standards as related to existing and proposed buildings. 2. Review the plans for compliance with California state -mandated regulations for energy conservation, disabled access, green building standards and City adopted ordinances. 3. Review the plans for compliance with Federal Flood Plain regulations for projects in the special flood hazard area designated on the flood insurance rate map (FIRM) as Flood Zone A or AE. 4. Recheck and approval of final plans and supporting documents to be provided without additional charge for recheck. 5. Submittal of approved plans and all supporting documents to the City of Santa Ana. 6. Provide all necessary liaison with applicants via phone, e-mail or in person to expedite the review process and consult on complex code issues with City of Santa Ana Building Official. 7. Plan review report to be customized for each project and be delivered via fax, mail or e-mail to City and the applicant. 8. Structural• portion of the plans to be reviewed by California Licensed Civil or Structural Engineer. 9. Plan reviewer to be consistent, accurate, available and responsive to the City and the applicant via phone, fax, e-mail and meetings. Also, the plan reviewer shall be available to the Building Official and his staff to help answer Code questions arising from review. Plan reviewer shall provide assistance in evaluation of alternate materials, design and methods of construction proposed by applicant.