A Comprehensive Guide to Procurement Certification Responsibilities and Obligations

Discover the responsibilities and obligations associated with procurement certification, including materials management, building code compliance, construction procurement, and more. Learn about the types of certifications available, compliance requirements, and specific duties for building officials in the construction industry.

• Procurement
• Certification
• Responsibilities
• Building Code Compliance
• Construction

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1. Agency Certification Responsibilities and Obligations John St. C. White, PE Materials Management Officer

2. Two Certifications for the Price of One Procurement Building Code Official

3. Types of Construction Related Procurement Certification Construction Authorizes procurement of construction contractor services up to limits of certification Does not apply when using RFP for source selection method Construction Change Order Authorizes amendments to contracts for construction contractor services up to limits of certification Architect Engineer Amendment - Authorizes amendments to contracts for A/E services up to limits of certification

4. There is no certification for procurement of A/E Services

5. Responsibilities Under Procurement Certification Compliance with all requirements of the Consolidated Procurement Code, i.e. Compliance with the Manual for Planning and Execution of State Permanent Improvements Preparation of specifications that do not unduly limit competition Requiring bid bonds on all bids > $100,000 Requiring performance & payment bonds on all construction contracts > $50,000 Placing own advertisements in SCBO

6. Responsibilities as Building Official Assure plans and specifications comply with all applicable Building Code Requirements Assure compliance with Federal Flood Zone Regulations Preparation of Flood Zone Permit for construction in a Flood Zone Assure compliance with applicable high performance building laws and regulations Issuance of Building/Construction Permits Provide for Building Code and Special Inspections

7. Responsibilities as Building Official Cont. Review Inspection reports and follow up as necessary to assure compliance with the Building Codes, Plans, & Specifications Conduct Certificate of Occupancy/Use Inspection Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy/Use before occupying building

8. Obtaining Certification

9. Staff Qualifications Employee in Responsible Charge of Procurement Code compliance: For construction related procurements > $100,000 - significant experience with the use and application of the Consolidated Procurement Code, including Article 9 Provisions For construction related procurements $100,000, significant experience using small purchasing procedures of the Consolidated Procurement Code

10. Staff Qualifications Employee in Responsible Charge of Code Compliance: SC licensed Architect with significant experience in building design and construction; SC licensed Professional Engineer with significant experience in building design and construction; International Code Council (ICC) Certified Building Official (CBO); or International Code Council (ICC) Master Code Professional (MCP)

11. B. Qualifications of Staff: Members of the Agency s building code review staff should possess one or more of the following qualifications as appropriate to the level of certification: SC licensed Architect or ICC certified CBO or MCP. SC licensed Professional Civil/Structural Engineer or ICC certified CBO or MCP. SC licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer or both an ICC certified Mechanical Code Specialist and Plumbing Code Specialist. SC licensed Professional Electrical Engineer, or ICC certified Electrical Code Specialist.

12. Audit Initial certification requires an audit of procurement procedures Certification good for 3 yrs. Followed by a new audit and re-certification