RFB for WW-756R Lower Alemany Area Stormwater Improvements

This project is being re-advertised and is open to all interested and qualified contractors; participation is not limited to firms that were previously prequalified.An electronic version of the bidding forms and contract drawings are available by request. To request these materials, email [email protected] with this Contract No. WW-756R, 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. Please be advised that prior to receiving these materials, all requestors will be required to complete, sign, and comply with a Confidentiality Agreement.The objective of the project is to construct an auxiliary wet weather combined sewer to mitigate flooding at the lower Alemany area during a LOS storm. The work is to be performed in San Francisco, California.Bid discounts may be applied in accordance with San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 14B – Rules and Regulations, and Section 2.01 of CMD Attachment 1. The Local Business Enterprise (LBE) subcontracting requirement is 7.00%. The LBE subcontracting requirement can only be met with CMD certified San Francisco Micro and Small-LBEs. The majority of the contract scope is primarily large tunneling work. The tunneling work is a very specialized construction that includes large shafts and trenchless technology. As such, very limited contractors can perform this work nationwide. PUC-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 415-554-0631 or [email protected] for further information about the LBE requirements. Subcontracting opportunities may include, but not limited, to the following major types of work: tunnel and shaft construction, ventilation shaft, varies utility relocation, trench support of excavation, dewatering and large concrete box sewer related construction.Interested Bidders are highly encouraged to attend by remote means a teleconference pre-bid and contractor networking conference to be held on 5/12/2026 at 10:00 A.M. To participate by remote means, please access the meeting at this website: https://sfwater.zoom.us/j/87826380199?pwd=vkPqanCmnivQfbfuVw4cVHz90EVm1u.1. The Meeting ID is 878 2638 0199 and Passcode is 974510. 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 highly encourages Bidders attend the site inspection, which will be held at Industrial Street and Boutwell Street intersection on 5/12/2026 at 1:00 P.M.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. SFPUC invites Bidders to participate in the Social Impact Partnership (SIP) Program. A Bidder may choose to participate in this Program if its Bid is equal to or greater than $25 million. Funding for this project may be provided in full or in part through an agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board. California’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (“CWSRF”) is capitalized through a variety of funding sources, including grants from the United States Environmental Protection Agency and state bond proceeds. Funding for this project may also be supplemented by the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (“WIFIA”). The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the foregoing, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use. Utilization of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) firms is encouraged. Bidder must take all necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that DBE firms have an opportunity to compete for, and participate in, performance on the project; information on DBE certification is available at the following link: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/civil-rights/dbe. In accordance with the DBE Good Faith Effort process, Bidders are required to make information on forthcoming opportunities available to DBEs by posting solicitations for bids or proposals for a minimum of 30 calendar days in a newspaper or on an established e-Procurement website before the bid opening date. The Bidder shall comply with all applicable terms and conditions, special provisions, and reporting requirements, as set forth in these specifications, and as may be required by federal law, rule, or regulation. For more information, refer to Section 00 48 10 of the specifications, including the article titled “DBE Good Faith Effort Process.”