Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on November 12, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on November 13, 2025, authorizing the Acceptance and Award of Request for Proposals (RFP) #004 for Third-Party Construction Inspection and Consulting Services to LaBella Associates; be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
AND AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #004
FOR THIRD-PARTY CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION AND
CONSULTING SERVICES TO LABELLA ASSOCIATES
Whereas, in correspondence dated November 5, 2025, the Commissioner of the Buildings Department formally requested authorization to award RFP #004 - Third-Party Construction Inspection and Consulting Services to LaBella Associates and authorizes the Mayor to execute one (1) year non-exclusive agreements with renewal options based on project needs and mutual consent of the parties; and
Whereas, the Department of Buildings (“DOB”) publicly advertised Request for Proposals (RFP) #004 seeking qualified professional firms to provide comprehensive construction inspection and consulting services for large-scale new construction projects within the City of Mount Vernon; and
Whereas, the purpose of RFP #004 was to engage qualified firms capable of performing technical inspections and oversight required under the New York State 2020 Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, the Energy Code, and applicable City ordinances; and
Whereas, the Department of Buildings received two (2) responsive and responsible proposals from:
1. LaBella Associates
2. Ettinger Engineering Associates; and
Whereas, each submission was evaluated for responsiveness (completeness, required forms, acknowledgements) and responsibility (experience, capacity, references, prevailing wage compliance, and insurance), as well as proposed pricing; and
Whereas, based on the evaluation committee’s findings, LaBella Associates was determined to be the most qualified and responsible proposer capable of performing the full scope of services; and
Whereas, these third-party inspection and consulting services are immediately necessary to support active and upcoming large-scale developments within the City, including the 13-story, 470,000 sq. ft. mixed-use project located at 115 South MacQuesten Parkway, comprised of residential, retail, structured parking, and community facility components; and
Whereas, the engagement of third-party professional inspectors will supplement the Department of Buildings’ inspection capacity, ensuring timely project progress, code compliance, and public safety oversight; and
Whereas, the Department of Buildings recommends awarding non-exclusive contracts for third-party inspection and consulting services to LaBella Associates, with a one (1) year term and renewal options based on project needs and mutual consent of the parties;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authorization to Award and Execute Agreements. The City Council hereby authorizes the award of RFP #004 - Third-Party Construction Inspection and Consulting Services to LaBella Associates and authorizes the Mayor to execute one (1) year non-exclusive agreements with renewal options based on project needs and mutual consent of the parties.
Section 2. Non-Exclusive Use. The awarded agreement shall be non-exclusive, and the City reserves the right to procure inspection services through other means, including emergency procurement, when determined to be in the best interest of the City.
Section 3. Oversight and Administration. The Department of Buildings shall oversee, coordinate, and monitor all work performed under this agreement to ensure compliance with applicable City ordinances, state codes, and contract terms.
Section 4. Purpose. The purpose of this agreement is to expand the City’s inspection capacity by engaging qualified third-party inspectors operating under the oversight of the Department of Buildings. These services shall supplement, not replace, existing inspection operations and shall provide an efficient and effective mechanism for timely inspections on permitted construction projects.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage and adoption by the City Council and subsequent approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.