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This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from the Hesperia Unified School District for DSA Inspector of Record (IOR) Services. The district is seeking to establish a pre-approved list of qualified consultants to provide these services on an as-needed basis for various campus improvement projects, facility modernizations, and new construction. The initial term of pre-approval will be three years, with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions. Key requirements for respondents include demonstrating extensive experience with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24), the Uniform Building Code, the International Building Code, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Division of the State Architect (DSA). Firms must also have experience in the construction of public school facilities and working with public school district representatives, architects, and contractors. Submissions must include a cover letter, table of contents, description of the firm, responsibility statement, insurance information, personnel qualifications, experience and references, prior work for HUSD (if applicable), litigation and bankruptcy information, and any additional relevant information. Respondents must also complete and submit specific attachments, including a sample Master Services Agreement (MSA), acceptance of terms, firm questionnaire, fee schedule, and non-collusion declaration. All inquiries, comments, or exceptions to the RFQ materials must be submitted in writing via email to Paul Lopez at ***@***. *. * no later than Wednesday, May 5, 2026, at 12:00 p. m. The deadline for the receipt of qualifications is Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 12:00 p. m. Responses must be submitted to the Purchasing Department of the Hesperia Unified School District, located at **** Main Street, Hesperia, CA **** received by mail or in person must contain one USB drive with an electronic copy. Late proposals will be returned unopened. The anticipated scope of services includes acting as an agent for the district, ensuring compliance with codes, plans, and specifications, issuing corrections, and performing special inspections. The IOR will be responsible for continuous inspection of the project, maintaining job files, submitting daily and semi-monthly reports, and coordinating with various stakeholders including the architect, construction manager, and governmental agencies. Evaluation of responses will be based on a scoring system that includes description of firm, personnel, staffing, equipment resources, experience and references, prior work for HUSD, and the respondent questionnaire. Attachments related to acceptance of MSA terms, fee schedule, and non-collusion declaration will also be scored. The contract will be awarded to the respondent that best meets the district's requirements, subject to acceptance by the governing board. Work may commence only after a Master Services Agreement has been fully executed and approved, and all appropriate documentation has been received and approved by the district.
The bid notice states that all responses are due no later than 12:00 p. m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Late proposals will be returned unopened.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail payment terms for the services, but the Master Service Agreement indicates that invoices shall be submitted monthly and the district shall pay undisputed invoices within thirty (30) days of receipt.
The bid notice states that the evaluation of responses will include but not be limited to scoring values for various sections such as personnel, staffing, and equipment resources (25 points), experience and references (10 points), and respondent questionnaire (10 points), with a total possible score of 100 points. The district reserves the right to make final selections based on the totality of information, including written responses and interview performance.
Firms must have considerable expertise and experience delivering DSA inspector of record (IOR) services to school districts, extensive experience with the California Building Standards Code, and experience in the construction of public school facilities.
The bid notice mentions that failure to provide daily records shall constitute a material breach of contract and may be cause for termination of the agreement by the district. It also states that failure to notify the architect, construction manager, and district of work not in compliance shall constitute a material breach of contract and may be cause for termination by the district.
The bid notice does not mention any requirement or option for a site visit.
The bid notice does not mention any requirement for sample submission.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the RFQ or its terms.