1. Clients create a project on the Accela Marketplace third-party platform.

2. Clients request proposals or cost per inspections from third-party agencies for the inspections required on their projects.

3. Third-party agencies create proposals or accept/reject cost per inspection projects in response to the client's request.

4. Upon acceptance of a proposal, third-party agencies schedule the inspections.

5. Inspectors from third-party agencies perform the scheduled inspections and fill out the inspection reports, then submitting the report for PIC review.

6. PIC reviews the event report and submits it to client and DOB.

7. Third-party agencies request payment for their services.

8. Clients make payments for the completed inspections through the application.

9. Clients can leave ratings on the agency's profile they've worked with.

In this guide, you will explore three methods for creating a project:

1. Regular Inspections

   • Search by address
   • Search by permit number

2. Special Inspections

   • Search by permit number

3. DOEE Erosion and Sediment Control Inspections

   • Search by permit number

The upcoming chapters will provide detailed instructions on creating a project using each method. Refer to the relevant section to learn more about initiating a project.