Project Description

An electronic version of the bidding forms is available by request. To request these materials, email qbd@sfwater.org with this Contract No. WW-737, the firm name, full address, email address, phone number, copy of contractor’s license or business card, and a copy of a government-issued identification. Visit https://webapps.sfpuc.org/bids/ for updates.

The objective of the project to construct a new baffle wall and repair of the existing baffle inside the Baker Street Combined Sewer Discharge (CSD) and repair the leaks in the existing backflow valve. The work is to be performed in San Francisco, California.

Bid discounts may be applied as per San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 14B. The Local Business Enterprise (LBE) subcontracting requirement is 10.00%. The LBE subcontracting requirement can only be met with CMD certified San Francisco Micro and Small-LBEs. The main objective of the project is to provide baffle improvements and repair the leaking backflow valve in the Baker Street Combined Sewer Discharge (CSD). Contract work includes concrete repairs, baffle wall construction, concrete weir construction and the installation of backflow valves, which are all done in a confined space and in marine environment. Only specific qualified contractors will be able to perform the work. SFPUC-LBEs cannot be counted towards meeting the LBE subcontracting requirement(s). Prime and Joint Venture level LBE participation cannot be counted towards meeting any of the LBE subcontracting requirement(s). LBE subcontractors must be certified with CMD in the scope of work they are being listed to perform. All Bidders shall submit documented Good Faith efforts with their Bids as directed on CMD Form 2B, except those who exceed the above-stated subcontracting requirement(s) by at least 35%. Refer to CMD Attachment 1. Failure to comply with Chapter 14B requirements may result in a Bid being deemed non-responsive and ineligible for Contract award. Please contact Jason Chow at (415) 581-2310 or jason.chow@sfgov.org for further information. Subcontracting opportunities may include, but not limited, to the following major types of work: C-31 Construction Zone Traffic Control, Waterblasting, Construction of Baffle Walls and Concrete Patch Repairs.

Interested Bidders are encouraged to attend by remote means a teleconference pre-bid and contractor networking conference to be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday October 25, 2022. To participate by remote means, please access the meeting at this website: https://sfwater.zoom.us/j/89519228922?pwd=NGtoOGdqV3FvMFpaVTgwTFg3Y1BCdz09 . The Meeting ID is 895 1922 8922 and meeting Passcode is 442860. To join, enter Meeting ID and click Join. When prompted, enter the meeting Passcode. To participate by phone, dial +1.213.338.8477 and enter the Meeting ID followed by # key. When prompted, enter the meeting Passcode and # key. Attendance of remote attendees will be completed at the end of the pre-bid meeting.

SFPUC encourages Bidders to submit a Safety Prequalification Form at least 3-weeks prior to the date of Bid opening and requires its submission no later than 7 calendar days prior to the date of Bid opening. Bidders are required to pass the Safety Prequalification prior to SFPUC considering their bid submission complete. SFPUC will notify Bidders who have passed the Safety Prequalification prior to or on the date of Bid opening. Refer to Section 00 21 13 – Instructions to Bidders, “Bidder Qualifications” and Section 00 45 12 – Safety Prequalification for additional information.

A Class “A” California Contractors License is required to bid. Furthermore, each listed subcontractor must possess appropriate active licenses for the work each subcontractor will be performing.