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Home My WebLink About25 - Submissions - Building Plan Review On-Call ServicesFrom:CK To:Bozeman Procurement Subject:[EXTERNAL]Building Plan Review On-Call Service RFQ Jazacc Inspection Inc. 3:00 PM MST Date:Wednesday, September 10, 2025 2:20:17 PM Attachments:Jazacc_Bozeman_RFP_9.10.25.Plan Review Service.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello Mr. Mike Mass, Please find the attached proposal regarding Building Plan Review On-Call Service. Please contact me with any questions. Respecfully, Christopher P. Kearney Chief Building Official Jazacc Inspections Inc. JAZACC INSPECTIONS INC. BUILDING INSPECTIONS & PLAN REVIEW SERVICES Jazacc Inspections Incorporated 2369 Croixwood Boulevard Stillwater, MN 55082 (651)295-5768 ckearney2 794@gmail.com www.jazacc.com September 10, 2025 Rebecca Harbage Community Development Department P.O. Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 59771-1230 rharbage@bozeman.net COMPENSATION Plan Reviews = 40% of city plan review fee Consultations and meetings -$70 /HR �'<�� Christopher P. Kearney -CEO September 10, 2025 Re: Introduction & Proposal Submission -Plan Review Services Dear Ms. Harbage and Selection Committee, On behalf of Jazacc Inspections Inc., I am pleased to submit our proposal to provide professional plan review services to the City of Bozeman. Since our founding in 1995, Jazacc Inspections has focused on delivering accurate, efficient, and consistent plan reviews for municipalities across the United States. With nearly three decades of experience, we have built a strong reputation for helping cities maintain code compliance while also supporting developers and contractors through a streamlined review process. Our firm is staffed with ICC-certified plan reviewers, and we are committed to providing the fast turnaround times your community requires-3 business days or less for residential projects and 5 business days for commercial projects. By focusing on plan review as our primary service, Jazacc Inspections helps municipalities like Bozeman reduce costly construction delays, improve compliance, and ensure safe, high-quality development while ensuring city customer service standards are met.. We value the opportunity to serve the City of Bozeman and become a trusted partner in your development process. Enclosed, please find our complete proposal for your review and consideration. We look forward to the possibility of working together and welcome the opportunity to answer any questions. Thank you for considering Jazacc Inspections Inc. as a candidate for your plan review needs. Sincerely, �< Christopher P. Kear Chief Building Official Jazacc Inspections Inc. (651)295-5768 ckearney2 794@gmail.com JAZACC INSPECTIONS INC. BUILDING INSPECTIONS A PLAN REVIEW SERVICES SFD NEW CONSTRUCTION, INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER CONDOMINIUM BUILDINGS REMODEL, & ADDITIONS TREAMANT NEW CONSTRUCTION NEW CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELS TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENTS CHURCH REMODELS & TRANSIT RAIL STAITIONS ADDITIONS MULTI FAMILY NEW INSTITUTIONAL NEW MASTER SFD PLAN REVIEWS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENTS EDUCATIONAL NEW MULTIFAMILY MIXED-DECKS, ROOFS, SIDING, CONSTRUCTION & REMODELS USE BUILDINGS WINDOWS, STUCCO, WIRELESS COMMUNICATION BREW PUBS AND RESTURANTS COMMERCIAL PARKING TOWERS & SITES GARAGES STATE LICENSED SENIOR LIVING STORM SHELTERS FOOD PROCESSING FACILITIES & HEALTH CARE FACILITIES COMMERCIAL ROOFS COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL HIGH RISE CONSTRUCTION SOLAR REFERENCES 1.Cindy Shiltz-Building Official, City of Stillwater (651)430-88272.Brenda Berends -Building Official, City of Cambridge3.Ari Klugman Lenz -Assistant City Manager, Edina (952)240-9936 JAZACC INSPECTIONS INC. BUILDING INSPECTIONS & PLAN REVIEW SERVICES Proposal for Building Plan Review Services Submitted to: City of Bozeman, MT City of Bozeman Montana Community Development Department ATTN: Rebecca Harbage, Deputy Director P.O. Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 59771 September 10, 2025 Submitted by: Jazacc Inspections Incorporated Christopher P. Kearney Chief Building Official 2369 Croixwood Blvd. Stillwater, MN 55082 Phone: 651-295-5768 Email: ckearney2 794@gmail.com Website: www.jazacc.com Company Overview EIN# 41-1876943 Jazacc Inspections Inc., established in 1995, provides professional building code consulting, plan review, and inspection services to municipalities across the United States. Our team consists of ICC-certified inspectors and plan reviewers, each highly experienced in identifying code deficiencies, providing clear communication to applicants, and ensuring compliance with local and state building code regulations. Our mission is to support jurisdictions like the City of Bozeman in maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant building practices by delivering timely, accurate, and professional plan review service. www.jazacc.com Scope of Services Plan Review Services JAZACC INSPECTIONS INC. BUILDING INSPECTIONS & PLAN REVIEW SERVICES -Use Blue Beam software to clearly identify code deficiencies. -Preparing comment letters and matrixes to communicate deficiencies in a clear, organized, and professional manner. -Meet with applicants and designers to answer code-related questions and help a smooth review process. Meet with city staff as needed and/ or on a designated, agreed upon schedule -Conducting plan reviews for compliance with applicable City and Montana State building codes, including: •Structural Review •Architectural Review •Energy Code Review •Accessibility Review •Mechanical Review •Plumbing Review Approving compliant plans and sending them to the city for permit issuance. Current Work-Load Turnaround Times: •Residential plan reviews: 3 business days •Commercial plan reviews: 5 business days •Expedited plan reviews available, Commercial+ $400 Residential + $300 Proposed Fees •Plan Review Commercial: 40% of plan review fee •Plan Review Residential: 40% of plan review fee •Plan Review Other: $70/HR •Meetings & Consultations $70/HR (One Hour Minimum) Value to the City of Bozeman -ICC-certified plan reviewers with decades of combined expertise. -Clear, consistent communication with applicants, designers, and City staff. www.jazacc.com JAZACC INSPECTIONS INC. BUILDING INSPECTIONS ll PLAN REVIEW SERVICES -Efficient turnaround times for plan reviews, supporting timely permit issuance. -A professional partner dedicated to upholding the safety, efficiency, and compliance of the City's built environment. City, county, and state bonding requirements shall sent to the city prior to contract being executed. Conclusion Jazacc Inspections Inc. is prepared to partner with the City of Bozeman to provide comprehensive plan review services that align with the City's standards and goals. We look forward to the opportunity to serve and contribute to the community's growth and safety. Respectfully submitted, c�� Chief Building Official -CEO Jazacc Inspections Inc. 651-295-57681 ckearney2794@gmail.com www.jazacc.com Christopher P. Kearney 2369 Croixwood Blvd. Stillwater, MN 55082 Mobile: (651)295-5768 Email: ckearney2794@gmail.com BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISION MANAGER JAZACC INSPECTIONS CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL SUMMARY: Integral Detailed Building Code Professional with a thirty-year history in Code Administration and Division Management. Demonstrated expertise in customer service, plan reviews, quality control, field inspections, vendor contract negotiations, code enforcement, code administration, field inspections, team building, scheduling and goal setting. Combines leadership, problem solving and supervisory management acumen with strong communication skills to get accurate plan reviews done on time, permits issued in an expeditious fashion while ensuring local, state and federal codes and are met. Expertise and experience in: Customer Service Electronic Plan Reviews Plan Review In Take Procedure Operational Procedure Implementation Building Code Administration Detailed Record Documentation Conflict & Problem Resolution Code Interpretation Department Leadership Budget Analysis & Planning On Time Delivery Field Inspection Procedures CAREER IDSTORY: Jazacc Inspections Inc. -Chief Building Official & Director 1995-2025 Plan Reviews, Building Inspections & Building Code Administration Consulting Firm Contracting With Local Jurisdictions •Team and company leader. Responsible for P&L, subcontractors as well as job schedulingworkloads and customer service. Extremely organized as the Building and Zoning Codes wereadministered for 7 jurisdictions full-time and 8 other jurisdictions part time. •Appointed the State Certified Building Official for five jurisdictions full-time while contractingwith eight others part-time for code enforcement and plan review. Plan, assign, assist, supervise &direct all Building Code and Fire Code enforcement functions including structural, plumbing,mechanical, contractor license, and related to ensure buildings in the community comply with State, Federal, and local laws pertaining to Building Construction. •Conducted over 600 plan reviews and site reviews per year for new buildings of all classes andtypes of construction. •Acted as point of contact for developers, builders, engineers, architects, residents, designers whileapproving building plans, site plans and code questions •Plan, assign, assist, supervise & direct all Building Code and Fire Code enforcement functions including structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, contractor license, and related to ensurebuildings in the community comply with State, Federal, and local laws pertaining to BuildingConstruction. •Provide interpretation on City, State, Federal Codes, Zoning Codes and ordinances to buildingowners, engineers, developers, contractors, architects, the public and staff. Attachment A NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL PAY AFFIRMATION --r-. l , :f::: �c_. � 6,;'2- I\ C,l. LY\.� pe,c..,n o"S (name of entity submitting) hereby affirms it will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or because of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or disability and acknowledges and understands the eventual contract will contain a provision prohibiting discrimination as described above and this prohibition on discrimination shall apply to the hiring and treatments or proposer's employees and to all subcontracts. In addition,::S-A-Z.�C.. TY"\ 5 p lt.-}ro 1'--<; P:Qname of entity submitting) hereby affirms it will abide by the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Section 39-3-104, MCA (the Montana Equal Pay Act), and has visited the State of Montana Equal Pay for Equal Work "best practices" website, or equivalent "best practices publication," and has read the material. l'n�\--c,£>h.e� <y� 'KiAY'h.e.,i -C£o Name and title of person authorized to sign on behalf of submitter �'\ -¼:::=ci-10-2-� EXAMPLE PLAN REVIEW NOTES 1/3/2025 ELC-ADDITION NEW 41xxx -5th AVENUE NORTH PERMIT #2024-0lxxx PLAN REVIEW NOTES 2020 MN STATE BUILDING CODE & 2012 NFPA 101 LIFE SAFETY CODE CHAPTER 18 Chapter 3 Use Occupancy Classification MSBC A, B, 1-2 Condition 1, S-2 -and LSC Chapter 6 Section 6.1.5.1 Nursing Home -okay PAGE A0-3-Life Safety Code Analysis, Under Applicable Codes: 2020 MN Electrical Code needs to be changed to 2023 Electrical Code. Chapter 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy Pre-K, Kindergarten and First Grade Class room location above the grade plane okay per Section 429.2.1 building with full fire suppression and alarms. Accessory spaces used by Pre-K, Kindergarten and First Grade Class room location 1 level the grade or one level below grade plane okay per Section 429.2.3 building with full fire suppression, alarms and smoke detection. PAGE 60131 Section 429.23 needs to change to 429.2.3 okay Chapter 5 Height and Area Allowable Height per Table 504.3: Type VB/E, 2 stories and 60" Max, okay (actual building height 24' - 11") Okay Allowable Area of structure per Table 506.2: Type VB/E 28,000 GSF per floor. Actual 16,500 GSF and 19, 173 GSH. Okay Section 508 Mixed use and occupancies N/A Section 509 -Furnace and boiler room are non-rated per Table 509 due to full automatic sprinklers. Okay Chapter 6 Type of Construction Table 601 Type VB, Structural frame 0 HR, Interior bearing walls 0 HR, Exterior bearing walls OHR, Floor construction OHR, Roof construction OHR. All okay. Table 602 0-HR based on separation distance. Okay Chapter 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Table 705.8 Maximum Percent of openings all 4 elevations 75% or unlimited. Section 707 Fire Barrier -2 HR barrier required per ICC 500, okay. Okay 2 HR minimum fire barrier based on occupancy per Table 707 .3.10 okay. 707.6 openings in fire barriers shall be protected per Section 716. Limited to 25% of length of wall Exception 2, unlimited id fully sprinkled and per 716.1.2, openings shall be protected by minimum 1.5 HR fire door or shutter. Okay 5/11/2022 BLAKE SCHOOL ELC-ABOVE THE FOUNDATION 110 BLAKE ROAD SOUTH PERMIT #2022-00188 Just received addendum #3 5/11/2022 which shows an accessory structure. Page 2 713.4 Shaft enclosures lHR required. Okay Check stairs section 1019 & 1023. 2 Story opening allowed if it meets all of 712.1.9. Okay Interior wall and ceiling finished per IBC Table 803.13: E Occupancy. Okay Chapter 9 Fire Protection and Life Safety Requirements Automatic sprinkler system required and provided. Flow test provided, Hydro Cals provided for review. Sizing cals provided. Plans designed and signed by engineer, Alarm plans submitted. Fire Protection per IBC 903.2.1.3 -entire building is sprinkled, alarmed, and smoke detection. Okay Emergency voice alarm communication system required per 907 .5.2 & 907.6 Oaky Chapter 10 Egress Occupant load factors for different used per IBC Table 1004.5. Okay. Means of egress sizing with sprinkler and voice alarm communication, stairways 0.2, doors 0.15, other components0.15. Okay Occupant load calculations for each room or space are correct. Accessible means of egress required 1009 and is provided. Accessible stairway required and provided 48". No area of refuge required in stairway per exception 2 Section 1009.3.3 okay. 1009.8 Two way communication system required at elevator stops. Okay Travel distance for common path with sprinklers 75' okay. Exit Access 250 feet with sprinklers. Oaky Exit separation -1/3 diagonal of space Section 1017.11 Exception 2?? All travel distances checked from all spaces. Okay. Corridor fire resistance rating Sect 1020.2 E occupancy 0-HR, exception 2 in fully sprinkled building. Okay Dead ends; Section 1020.4 E occupancy 50 feet per, exception 2 in fully sprinkled building. Okay Minimum Number of exits E occupancy max 49. For the building occupant load 3 required. Okay Panic hardware required, 1010.1.10 also in electrical room. Okay Stairways Vertical fire enclosure 2-HR required and provided per 1023.2. Okay Stairway continuity per 1023.3 interior stirs shall lead directly to the exterior. They are using 1028.1 for 50% of exits can be directed through a level. (seel.lthrough 1.4). Okay Enclosure, 1019.3 do not need to be enclosed only 2 stories. Okay Minimum widths 44" or 48" okay, Handrails 1011.1 Oaky Chapter 29 Plumbing fixtures per 2902.1. Okay. See total building summary table on Page G031 Recycling space provided. Okay Radon venting required. Okay ,_A=c=ce=s=s=ib=il=it�y ___________________________ Page 3 Accessible parking okay, Accessible Restrooms okay, Accessible route to and inside the building okay, storm shelter accessible Okay Signage? Two way communication system required and provided. Okay Is play area accessible? Storm Shelter per 2014 ICC 500 Shelter capacity Section 423. Okay. See life safety page. Exits and exit sizing okay per Table 501.2 Accessible route Okay. Signage okay. Design wind speed okay. Fire separation 2-HR. Okay. Design information sign okay. 701.1 essential features and accessories -protection of critical support systems located outside shelter must be protected. Okay. Ventilation requirement's and protectiori ok 702.1.1. Sanitation facilities okay. Emergency lighting per 702.3 okay. First aid supply kit 702.4 okay. Per 2014 ICC 500, Structural peer review of storm shelter footing/foundation had a few concerns that were all assessed by the EOR, reviewed and approved. See emails and letter in file. Okay Per 2014 ICC 500, Architectural peer review completed, reviewed and approved okay. Size of structure, okay Type of construction, okay Location on the property, okay Percent of openings, okay Exiting from storm shelter, okay Fire resistive construction of storm shelter, okay Separate Mechanical system for storm shelter, with proper protection per ICC 500, okay Shaft enclosure ratings, okay Per 2014 ICC 500, Structural peer review of storm shelter footing/foundation had a few concerns that were all assessed by the EOR, reviewed and approved. See emails and letter in file Per 2014 ICC 500, Architectural peer review completed, reviewed and approved Sanitary sewer does not meet the slope requirements in the 2020 MN State plumbing code. An alternate engineered design was submitted and approved by the Building Official. See design and approval in file. Special inspections of the sewer are required DU plumbing plan review received xxxx Creek watershed approval received Signed Statement of Special Inspections received Geo Technical report received. 4.5 foot soil correction required. Soil compaction test results shall be reviewed prior to Footing Inspection. Number of plumbing fixtures in the storm shelter, okay SAC fee will be paid at time of above grade building permit is issued Zoning Approval received from Peggy Sue Page 4 PAGE G0131 BUILDING CODE SUMMARY, UNDER APPLICABLE STANDARDS: 2015 MN PLUMBING CODE NEEDS TO BE CHANGED TO 2020 MN STATE PLUMBING CODE, 2015 ICC 500 NEEDS TO BE CHANGED TO 2014 ICC 500 �'P-�� 01/5/2024