CONTRACT 6379 Professional Services AgreementAgreement No. 6379
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
� THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND
DENNIS GRUBB AND ASSOCIATES, LLC
This AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 24th day of May, 2022 (the
"Effective Date"'), by and between the CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, a municipal corporation
and general law city ("CITY") and DENNIS GRUBB AND ASSOCIATES, LLC") a
California limited liability company ("CONSULTANT"). The parties agree as follows:
1. CONSIDERATION,
A. As partial consideration, CONSULTANT agrees to perform the work listed
in the SCOPE OF SERVICES, below;
B. As additional consideration, CONSULTANT and CITY agree to abide by the
terms and conditions contained in this Agreement;
C. As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT a sum not
to exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) each fiscal year for
CONSULTANT's services. CITY may modify this amount as set forth below.
Unless otherwise specified by written amendment to this Agreement, CITY
will pay this sum as specified in the attached Exhibit "A," which is
incorporated by reference.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
A. CONSULTANT will perform Fire plan check services listed in the attached
Exhibit "A," which is incorporated by reference.
B. CONSULTANT will, in a professional manner, furnish all of the labor,
technical, administrative, professional and other personnel, all supplies and
materials, equipment, printing, vehicles, transportation, office space and
facilities, and all tests, testing and analyses, calculation, and all other means
whatsoever, except as herein otherwise expressly specified to be furnished
by CITY, necessary or proper to perform and complete the work and provide
the professional services required of CONSULTANT by this Agreement.
3. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. While performing this Agreement, CONSULTANT
will use the appropriate generally accepted professional standards of practice existing at
the time of performance utilized by persons engaged in providing similar services. CITY
will continuously monitor CONSULTANT's services. CITY will notify CONSULTANT of
any deficiencies and CONSULTANT will have fifteen (15) days after such notification to
cure any shortcomings to CITY's satisfaction. Costs associated with curing the
deficiencies will be borne by CONSULTANT.
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4. PAYMENTS. For CITY to pay CONSULTANT as specified by this Agreement,
CONSULTANT must submit a detailed invoice to CITY which lists the hours worked and
hourly rates for each personnel category and reimbursable costs (all as set forth in Exhibit
"A") the tasks performed, the percentage of the task completed during the billing period„
the cumulative percentage completed for each task, the total cost of that work during the
preceding billing month and a cumulative cash flow curve showing projected and actual
expenditures versus time to date.
5. NON -APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. Payments due and payable to CONSULTANT
for current services are within the current budget and within an available, unexhausted
and unencumbered appropriation of the CITY. In the event the CITY has not appropriated
sufficient funds for payment of CONSULTANT services beyond the current fiscal year,..
this Agreement will cover only those costs incurred up to the conclusion of the current
fiscal' year.
6. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK.
A. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT agrees that it has:
Carefully investigated and considered the scope of services to be
performed;
ii. Carefully considered how the services should be performed; and
Understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending
performance of the services under this Agreement.
B. If services involve work upon any site, CONSULTANT agrees that
CONSULTANT has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully
acquainted with the conditions there existing, before commencing the
services hereunder. Should CONSULTANT discover any latent or unknown
conditions that may materially affect the performance of the services,
CONSULTANT will immediately inform CITY of such fact and will not
proceed except at CONSULTANT's own risk until written instructions are
received from CITY.
7. TERM. The term of this Agreement will be from the Effective Date through June 30,
2022. Thereafter, this Agreement will renew annually for a one year period beginning July
1, 2022. Unless otherwise determined by written amendment between the parties, this
Agreement will terminate in the following instances:
A. Completion of the work specified in Exhibit "A";
B. Termination as stated in Section 15.
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8. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE.
A. CONSULTANT will not perform any work under this Agreement until:
CONSULTANT furnishes proof of insurance as required under
Section 22 of this Agreement; and
CITY gives CONSULTANT a written notice to proceed.
B. Should CONSULTANT begin work
written authorization to proceed,
CONSULTANT's own risk.
on any phase in advance of receiving
any such professional services are at
9. TIME EXTENSIONS. Should CONSULTANT be delayed by causes beyond
CONSULTANT's control, CITY may grant a time extension for the completion of the
contracted services. If delay occurs, CONSULTANT must notify the Manager within forty-
eight (48) hours, in writing, of the cause and the extent of the delay and how such delay
interferes with the Agreement's schedule. The Manager will extend the completion time,
when appropriate, for the completion of the contracted services.
10. CONSISTENCY. In interpreting this Agreement and resolving any ambiguities, the
main body of this Agreement takes precedence over the attached Exhibits; this
Agreement supersedes any conflicting provisions. Any inconsistency between the
Exhibits will be resolved in the order in which the Exhibits appear below. -
A. Exhibit: A: Scope of Work and Fees
11. CHANGES. CITY may order changes in the services within the general scope of this
Agreement, consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions, and the contract sum
and the contract time will be adjusted accordingly. All such changes must be authorized
in writing, executed by CONSULTANT and CITY. The cost or credit to CITY resulting from
changes in the services will be determined in accordance with written agreement between
the parties.
12.TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. CONSULTANT will provide CITY with a
Taxpayer Identification Number.
13. PERMITS AND LICENSES. CONSULTANT, at its sole expense, will obtain and
maintain during the term of this Agreement, all necessary permits, licenses, and
certificates that may be required in connection with the performance of services under
this Agreement.
14. WAIVER. CITY's review or acceptance of, or payment for, work product prepared by
CONSULTANT under this Agreement will not be construed to operate as a waiver of any
rights CITY may have under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising from
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CONSULTANT's performance. A waiver by CITY of any breach of any term, covenant, or
condition contained in this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver of any
subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant, or condition contained in
this Agreement, whether of the same or different character.
15. TERMINATION.
A. Except as otherwise provided, CITY may terminate this Agreement at any
time with or without cause.
B. CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement at any time with CITY's
mutual consent. Notice will be in writing at least thirty (30) days before the
effective termination date.
C. Upon receiving a termination notice, CONSULTANT will immediately cease
performance under this Agreement unless otherwise provided in the
termination notice. Except as otherwise provided in the termination notice,
any additional work performed by CONSULTANT after receiving a
termination notice will be performed at CONSULTANT's own cost; CITY will
not be obligated to compensate CONSULTANT for such work.
D. Should termination occur, all finished or unfinished documents, data,
studies, surveys, drawings, maps, reports and other materials prepared by
CONSULTANT will, at CITY's option, become CITY's property, and
CONSULTANT will receive just and equitable compensation for any work
satisfactorily completed up to the effective date of notice of termination, not
to exceed the total costs under Section 1(C).
E. Should the Agreement be terminated pursuant to this Section, CITY may
procure on its own terms services similar to those terminated.
F. By executing this document, CONSULTANT waives any and all claims for
damages that might otherwise arise from CITY's termination under this
Section.
16.OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. All documents, data, studies, drawings, maps,
models, photographs and reports prepared by CONSULTANT under this Agreement are
CITY's property. CONSULTANT may retain copies of said documents and materials as
desired but will deliver all original materials to CITY upon CITY's written notice. CITY
agrees that use of CONSULTANT's completed work product, for purposes other than
identified in this Agreement, or use of incomplete work product, is at CITY's own risk.
17. PUBLICATION OF DOCUMENTS. Except as necessary for performance of service
under this Agreement, no copies, sketches, or graphs of materials, including graphic art
work, prepared pursuant to this Agreement, will be released by CONSULTANT to any
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other person or public CITY without CITY's prior written approval. All press releases,
including graphic display information to be published in newspapers or magazines, will
be approved and distributed solely by CITY, unless otherwise provided by written
agreement between the parties.
18.INDEMNIFICATION.
A. CONSULTANT agrees to the following:
Indemnification for Professional Services. CONSULTANT will
save harmless and indemnify and at CITY's request reimburse
defense costs for CITY and all its officers, volunteers,
employees and representatives from and against any and all
suits, actions, or claims, of any character whatever, brought for,
or on account of, any injuries or damages sustained by any
person or property resulting or arising from any negligent or
wrongful act, error or omission by CONSULTANT or any of
CONSULTANT's officers, agents, employees, or
representatives, in the performance of this Agreement, except
for such loss or damage arising from CITY's sole negligence or
willful misconduct.
ii. Indemnification for other Damages. CONSULTANT indemnifies
and holds CITY harmless from and against any claim, action,
damages, costs (including, without limitation, attorney's fees),
injuries, or liability, arising out of this Agreement, or its
performance, except for such loss or damage arising from
CITY's sole negligence or willful misconduct. Should CITY be
named in any suit,, or should any claim be brought against it by
suit or otherwise, whether the same be groundless or not,
arising out of this Agreement, or its performance„
CONSULTANT will defend CITY (at CITY's request and with
counsel satisfactory to CITY) and will indemnify CITY fear any
judgment rendered against it or any sums paid out in settlement
or otherwise.
B. For purposes of this section "CITY" includes CITY's officers, officials,
employees, agents, representatives, and certified volunteers.
C. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions will
survive termination of this Agreement.
D. The requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be
maintained by CONSULTANT as required by Section 22, and any approval
of said insurance by CITY, are not intended to and will not in any manner
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limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by
CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement, including, without limitation, to
the provisions concerning indemnification.
19.ASSIGNABILITY. This Agreement is for CONSULTANT's professional services.
CONSULTANT's attempts to assign the benefits or burdens of this Agreement without
CITY's written approval are prohibited and will be null and void.
20.INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CITY and CONSULTANT agree that
CONSULTANT will act as an independent contractor and will have control of all work and
the manner in which it is performed. CONSULTANT will be free to contract for similar
service to be performed for other employers while under contract with CITY.
CONSULTANT is not an agent or employee of CITY and is not entitled to participate in
any pension plan, insurance, bonus or similar benefits CITY provides for its employees.
Any provision in this Agreement that may appear to give CITY the right to direct
CONSULTANT as to the details of doing the work or to exercise a measure of control
over the work means that CONSULTANT will follow the direction of the CITY as to end
results of the work only.
21.AUDIT OF RECORDS. CONSULTANT will maintain full and accurate records with
respect to all services and matters covered under this Agreement. CITY will have free
access at all reasonable times to such records, and the right to examine and audit the
same and to make transcript therefrom, and to inspect all program data, documents,
proceedings and activities. CONSULTANT will retain such financial and program service
records for at least three (3) years after termination or final payment under this
Agreement.
22.INSURANCE.
A. Before commencing performance under this Agreement, and at all other
times this Agreement is effective, CONSULTANT will procure and maintain
the following types of insurance with coverage limits complying, at a
minimum, with the limits set forth below:
Type of Insurance
Commercial general liability. -
Professional Liability
Business automobile liability
Workers compensation
Limits
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
Statutory requirement
B. Commercial general liability insurance will meet or exceed the requirements
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of the most recent ISO-CGL Form. The amount of insurance set forth above
will be a combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal
injury, and property damage for the policy coverage. Liability policies will be
endorsed to name CITY, its officials, and employees as "additional
insureds" under said insurance coverage and to state that such insurance
will be deemed "primary" such that any other insurance that may be carried
by CITY will be excess thereto. Such endorsement must be reflected on
ISO Form No. CG 20 10 11 85 or 88, or equivalent. Such insurance will be
on an "occurrence," not a "claims made," basis and will not be cancelable
or subject to reduction except upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to
CITY.
Cw Professional liability coverage will be on an "occurrence basis" if such
coverage is available, or on a "claims made" basis if not available. When
coverage is provided on a "claims made basis," CONSULTANTwill continue
to renew the insurance for a period of three (3) years after this Agreement
expires or is terminated. Such insurance will have the same coverage and
limits as the policy that was in effect during the term of this Agreement and
will cover CONSULTANT for all claims made by CITY arising out of any
errors or omissions of CONSULTANT, or its officers, employees or agents
during the time this Agreement was in effect.
D, Automobile coverage will be written on ISO Business Auto Coverage Form
CA 00 01 06 92, including symbol 1 (Any Auto).
E. CONSULTANT will furnish to CITY duly authenticated Certificates of
Insurance evidencing maintenance of the insurance required under this
Agreement and such other evidence of insurance or copies of policies as
may be reasonably required by CITY from time to time. Insurance must be
placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best Company Rating equivalent
to at least a Rating of "A:VII."
F. Should CONSULTANT, for any reason, fail to obtain and maintain the
insurance required by this Agreement, CITY may obtain such coverage at
CONSULTANT's expense and deduct the cost of such insurance from
payments due to CONSULTANT under this Agreement or terminate
pursuant to Section 155.
23. USE OF SUBCONTRACTORS. CONSULTANT must obtain CITY's prior written
approval to use any consultants while performing any portion of this Agreement. Such
approval must approve of the proposed consultant and the terms of compensation.
24.INCIDENTAL TASKS. CONSULTANT will meet with CITY monthly to provide the
status on the project, which will include a schedule update and a short narrative
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description of progress during the past month for each major task, a description of the
work remaining and a description of the work to be done before the next schedule update.
25. NOTICES. All communications to either party by the other party will be deemed made
when received by such party at its respective name and address as follows:
If to CONSULTANT.
Dennis Grubb and Associates, LLC
6560 Van Buren Blvd, Ste B
Riverside, CA 92503
Attention: Dennis Grubb
Phone: 951-772-0007
Email: Dennis@DGAssociates.org
If to CITY:
City of El Segundo
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA
Attention: Nicole Pesqueira, Fire Marshal
Phone: 310-524-2239
Email: npesqueira@elsegundo.org
Any such written communications by mail will be conclusively deemed to have been
received by the addressee upon deposit thereof in the United States Mail, postage
prepaid and properly addressed as noted above. In all other instances, notices will be
deemed given at the time of actual delivery. Changes may be made in the names or
addresses of persons to whom notices are to be given by giving notice in the manner
prescribed in this paragraph.
26. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. CONSULTANT will comply with all conflict of interest laws
and regulations including, without limitation, CITY's conflict of interest regulations.
27. SOLICITATION. CONSULTANT maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor
retained any company or person, other than CONSULTANT's bona fide employee, to
solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, CONSULTANT warrants that it has not paid nor
has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than CONSULTANT's bona fide
employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration
contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Should
CONSULTANT breach or violate this warranty, CITY may rescind this Agreement without
liability.
28. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement and every provision herein is
generally for the exclusive benefit of CONSULTANT and CITY and not for the benefit of
any other party. There will be no incidental or other beneficiaries of any of
CONSULTANT's or CITY's obligations under this Agreement.
29.INTERPRETATION. This Agreement was drafted in and will be construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of California, and exclusive venue for any action
involving this agreement will be in Los Angeles County.
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30. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. CONSULTANT agrees to comply with all federal, state,
and local laws applicable to this Agreement.
31. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, and its Exhibit(s)„ sets forth the entire
understanding of the parties. There are no other understandings, terms or other
agreements expressed or implied, oral or written. This Agreement will bind and inure to
the benefit of the parties to this Agreement and any subsequent successors and assigns.
32. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Each Party had the opportunity to independently
review this Agreement with legal counsel. Accordingly, this Agreement will be construed
simply, as a whole, and in accordance with its fair meaning; it will not be interpreted strictly
for or against either Party.
33. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Agreement is declared by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable„ then such portion will be deemed modified' to
the extent necessary in the opinion of the court to render such portion enforceable and,
as so modified, such portion and the balance of this Agreement will continue in full force
and effect.
34. AUTHORITY/MODIFICATION. The Parties represent and warrant that all necessary
action has been taken by the Parties to authorize the undersigned to execute this
Agreement and to engage in the actions described herein. This Agreement may be
modified by written amendment.
35. ACCEPTANCE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. The Parties agree that this
Agreement, agreements ancillary to this Agreement, and related documents to be entered
into in connection with this Agreement will be considered signed when the signature of a
party is delivered by electronic (pdf) or facsimile transmission. Such electronic or
facsimile signature will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original
signature.
36. CAPTIONS. The captions of the paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience of
reference only and will not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.
37. TIME IS OF ESSENCE. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this
Agreement.
38. FORCE MAJEURE. Should performance of this Agreement be prevented due to fire,
flood, explosion, acts of terrorism, war, embargo, government action, civil or military
authority, the natural elements, or other similar causes beyond the Parties' reasonable
control, then the Agreement will immediately terminate without obligation of either party
to the other.
39. STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT
represents that it has demonstrated trustworthiness and possesses the quality, fitness
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and capacity to perform the Agreement in a manner satisfactory to CITY. CONSULTANT
represents that its financial resources, surety and insurance experience, service
experience, completion ability, personnel, current workload, experience in dealing with
private consultants, and experience in dealing with public agencies all suggest that
CONSULTANT is capable of performing the proposed contract and has a demonstrated
capacity to deal fairly and effectively with and to satisfy a public CITY.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the
day and year first hereinabove written.
C F EL S G DO
Darrell George,
Interim City Manager
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Tracy We er,-p
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MARK q HENSLEY, CITY ATTORNEY
Joaqui �ity
Vaazquez,
Deput Attorney
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Dennis Grubb and Associates, LLC
President
Taxpayer ID No. 20-8680376
CA Entity #: 200704410104
Agreement No. 6379
Dennis Grubb and Associates, LLC
May 5, 2022 EXHIBIT "A"
El Segundo Fire Department
Attn: Fire Marshal Nicole Pesqueira
314 Main St
El Segundo, CA. 90245
Subject: Fire Plan Check Proposal
Dear Fire Marshal Pesqueira
Dennis Grubb & Associates, LLC (DGA) is pleased to submit this proposal to provide
professional Fire Plan Review and Inspection Services to El Segundo Fire Department.
This proposal outlines all the elements that make DGA a high -quality solution to the El
Segundo Fire Department's needs, including our experienced personnel and our range
of Fire Prevention services.
The following characteristics make Dennis Grubb & Associates, LLC uniquely qualified
to service the El Segundo Fire Department;
➢ Experienced plan review with specific technical skills in fire code application
➢ DGA specializes exclusively in fire life safety plan review
➢ DGA does not do any design work so that there is never a conflict of interest with
the clients that submit plans for review
➢ Electronic plan review capability utilizing Bluebeam software
➢ We are associates are well -versed in local, regional and state policies and
practices
➢ Associates possess core business skills including strong verbal & written
communication skills, professionalism & teamwork, proficiency in MS Office,
Outlook, Windows and a variety of fire prevention software packages
➢ Competitive fees
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➢ Excellent references, see Attachment 1
DGA Qualifications
Our associates each have 20+ years direct fire plan review experience working directly
with Public Fire Agencies. All of our plan examiners are [CC Certified Fire Plans
Examiners
DGA possess the certifications and qualifications required and are highly experienced in
the use and content of all California Building Standards Codes (DGA resumes can be
provided upon request)
All associates are proficient in:
• Fire Sprinklers
• Fire Alarm and Monitoring Systems
• Underground Water Supply
• Fire Pumps
• Special, clean agent system
• Commercial Cooking fire protection
• High Piled Storage
• Above and Below Ground Tank Storage
• Refueling Station
• Hazardous Material
• Combustible Dust
• Battery Systems
• Compressed Gas Systems (Medical, Industrial)
• Smoke Control
• Chemical Classification
• Architectural (all occupancies including high-rise)
• Leak Detection Systems
• Enhanced Radio Communication Systems
Scope of Work
• Transfer plans to and from El Segundo Fire Department with the use a courier/mail
service (at the expense of DGA) within the stated turnaround time.
• Verify plan compliance with adopted state & local codes/ordinances including
updates
• Communicate corrections with applicant and El Segundo Fire Department as
directed
• Stamp plans in a manner as directed by the El Segundo Fire Department.
• Be available for phone calls or in -person meetings with El Segundo Fire Department
as
needed
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• Assist with adopting and administering the Fire Code as needed.
• Plan review to ensure compliance with all applicable codes.
• Provide input to the Planning Department for new development and provide project
specific conditions as applicable.
• Review and provide response to Fire Code alternate means & methods/practical
difficulty requests after consultation with the Fire Marshal.
• Other duties as needed and agreed to between DGA and the El Segundo Fire
Department.
Plan Turnaround Plan Review Times:
• Initial review — 10 city business days from time of receipt
• Resubmittals — 7 city business days from time of receipt
• Expedite Request — 3 Business days from time of receipt
Fees:
Plan Review
DGA fees are based on a flat fee. The fee is for the first and second plan check and
includes the plan review, administrative work, and shipping. If additional review/s are
required there is a flat fee per submittal (outlined below):
FD Access $370
Alarm System $360
Sprinkler System — TI $305
Sprinkler — TI with calculations $375
Sprinkler System — New $500
Additional Riser/Floor Control in Same Building $170
Underground $475
Fire Pump $550
Standpipe System $250
Engineered System (H&D, Clean Agent, etc) per System $290
Special System/ Process (HPS, AST, UST, Spray Booth etc.) ea $400
Hazardous Material Disclosure $840
Smoke Control $800
Architectural- TI $390
Architectural- New $630
Architectural — New > 2-story or R-1/R-2 with more than 50 units $710
Architectural — High Rise (Buildings >75') $1475
Note: Architectural review is per building
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Development Review (CUP, Tract Map, Etc.)
Revision
Additional Reviews (Past 2nd)
Expedite Plan Check (per submittal)
Time & Material (Hourly Rate)
$370
$220
$220
$200
$130
This proposal is valid, binding, and capable of acceptance by the El Segundo Fire
Department for 90 days from the date of submittal. We look forward to building a
relationship with El Segundo Fire Department and we welcome any request to provide
further information regarding our qualifications to perform these services. Should you
have any questions or need additional information you can contact me directly at (951)
218-5482.
Sincerely,
Dennis J. Grubb, CFPE
President
6560 Van Buren Blvd, Ste B, Riverside, CA. 92503
(800) 975-7395 * (951)772-0007
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Attachment 1
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March 23, 2022
To whom it may concern.
Subject: Letter of Recommendation for Dennis Grubb & Associates
Dear Sirs,
I would like to take this opportunity to highly recommend Dennis Grubb & Associates
(DGA) as a consulting plan review firm for Fire Services.
DGA has worked for the Carlsbad Fire Department for the past 7 years and serves as our
primary plan review firm. The quality of their review process, as well as the customer
service that they provide to our city and our applicants, is well above all other firms that I
have worked with over the past 14 years. The service levels that they provide allowed me
to make the decision to transition our entire plan review process away from an in-house
service to a third party service without any concerns that would negatively affect the
development process. DGA continually goes the extra mile for my fire department and the
personal relationship that Dennis provides assures me that I can always reach out to him if
I have any questions or concerns.
As the Fire Marshal, I have selected DGA to work for me for two different cities now over
the past 14 years. They continue to be the only plan review fine in Southern California
that only services the fire service, and the professionalism of his associates is superior to
all other firms that I have used. The full service approach that he takes to our contract is
something that I have yet to experience with any other firm and I will highly recommend
DGA to any fire agency that is seeking to out -source their plan review process.
If you would like to discuss DGA's qualifications further, please feel free to contact me at
(626) 536-6677.
Sincerely,
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Randall Metz, EFO, CFO, FM, MIFireE
Division - Fire Marshal
Carlsbad Fire Department
Fire
Fire Prevention ent
..on 1635 Faraday Ave. Carlsbad, CA 92008 1 760-602-4660 1 www
.carlsbadca.gov
6560 Van Buren Blvd, Ste B, Riverside, CA. 92503
(800) 975-7395 * (951)772-0007
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CITY OF PERRIS
lW% SERVICES DEPARTMENT
WILDING DIVISp?N
135 N `Er SaveM Paris. CA 92570.2200
TEL-("I)04L FAX:("")
March 21, 2022
f'o Whom It May Concern,
Dennis Grubb k Associates has been providing excellent and timely fire plan review services and
staff Review Comments for Planning Entitlement cases for the City of Penis since 2005. To this day
Dennis end his staff have provided excellent technical expertise, professional service and
demonstrated sound judgment in executing their duties and responsibilities.
In my experience. Dennis Grubb and Amocoscs ancaticm to detail has helped identify and mitigate
problems quickly, resulting in eonsiment expedam turn reand tcmefrrmmes. In addition, I also consider
Mr. Grubb to be an excellent resource by drawing from his extensive knowledge and experience
whenever technical code interlxtimion is soughL
We look forward to a successful, continued relationship with Dennis Grubb and Associates.
Sincerely,
David) *mhIne1" '
Fire Mmihal, w,-
C" of frtrrris
6560 Van Buren Blvd, Ste B, Riverside, CA. 92503
(800) 975-7395 * (951)772-0007
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Phis is my professional recommendation for Dennis Grubb of Dennis Grubb and
Associates, I.I.C. Dennis Grubb is currently a fire plan check consultant for the City of
Loma Linda Fire Department and had provided these services to the Fire Department
since June ol'2018.
Over the past months. the City of Loma Linda has expenenced unpreccdcnied growth
with the new construction and tenant improvements. With current projects, and numerous
completed projects. Dennis has not only met, but cxcreded all expectations and
requirements of his current Professional Services Agreement with the City.
Dennis has been very responsive and has always made himself available for training.
questions, or clarifications on any issues. With over 23 years' experience in doing Fire
plan checks fa multiple cities, Dcrutis has built relationships with numerous
professionals in a multitude of related fields. As the Fire Marshal, I have bcricfrncd
immensely from this vast network of knowledge as Dennis has also helped me to start
building rapport and rclalionships with these professionals which in turn ha% provided
further value and depth to this agreement-
Dennis's knowledge and attention to detail on conmruction and fire code requirements on
plan checks has proven invaluable not only to the Fire Department, but also to the
contractors and devclopera that we wort; with daily. Since June of 2018. our ability to
providc outs(ariding custurner service lun incrcumA greaally with the assistance of Dennis
and his firm and 1 la-)k forward to our continued work together.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, or require further information
l'om Ingalls
I•ire Marshal
25541 Harum thud. I urna l.inch. CA 92754 w (909) 799-2850 01:ax (9(0) 799-2991
6560 Van Buren Blvd, Ste B, Riverside, CA. 92503
(800) 975-7395 * (951)772-0007