RFP 50449.01 - Water Perimeter Security Zone Buoy System Maintenance and Repair Services

The City and County of San Francisco’s San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance and repair services for its Water Perimeter Security Zone Buoy System. The system consists of 22 float‑collar buoys anchored by 2,000‑lb concrete blocks, stainless‑steel chains, and solar‑powered lights, spanning roughly five miles of shoreline. The contract is a five‑year, non‑exclusive professional services agreement with an indefinite‑quantity structure and a Not‑To‑Exceed (NTE) ceiling that may range from $10 K up to $10 M depending on final scope. Key requirements include: • Minimum qualifications: at least three full‑time commercial divers with ADCO certification and three years of recent buoy‑maintenance experience in salt‑water environments. • Scope of work: bi‑annual preventative maintenance (two full system visits per year), urgent repair response within 24 hours, stock spare‑parts management, and as‑needed task‑order services. • Deliverables: detailed post‑maintenance reports within five business days, inventory reports for spare parts, and compliance with all City social‑economic policies. • Schedule: RFP issued Aug 26 2026; Pre‑Proposal Conference Aug 31 2026; Questions due Sep 3 2026; Proposals due Sep 18 2026; award notice to follow shortly thereafter. • Evaluation: 220 total points (100 price, 120 technical); lowest price for five‑year maintenance receives full points; lowest markup on spare parts also scored. • Contract administration: Quoc Truong (Principal Administrative Analyst) is the primary point of contact. This opportunity is suited for firms with marine‑diving capabilities, experience in coastal infrastructure maintenance, and the ability to manage spare‑part inventories and rapid‑response repairs.