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SFPUC approves several contracts and permits, addresses single‑bid concerns; settlement approved
Summary
At its Oct. 24 meeting the SFPUC awarded contract WD2742 ($1,986,746), approved a major JOC award (not to exceed $5,000,000), authorized an encroachment permit (≤$10,000), allowed single‑source designation for a grit system in WW628, and approved a $50,000 settlement; a public commenter raised concerns about competitiveness where one bid was deemed ineligible.
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission moved multiple consent and procurement items on Oct. 24, including contract awards, a permit and a settlement.
Key actions: the commission approved awarding contract number WD2742 for $1,986,746 to the lowest qualified bidder PJ P and J Utility Company (Item 9A); authorized an encroachment permit with the Groveland Community Service District for up to $10,000 with a three‑year term and renewals (Item 13); authorized a single‑source designation for a specific brand of grit separation, dewatering and washing equipment for contract WW628 (Item 11); and approved a job order contract (JOC65R) not to exceed $5,000,000 to Robert E. Boyer Construction (Item 14).
During discussion of the JOC award a resident, Dion Ziradian, raised concerns about apparent single‑bid awards and competitiveness. Commissioners and staff said two bids were received but one bidder was determined ineligible, and the commission discussed the policy choices departments face when only one qualified bidder remains. Commissioners said staff had performed due diligence and that the awarded bid was lower than a previously submitted Sierra Mountain price in the record.
The commission also approved an unlitigated claim settlement of $50,000 (Robin Roderick v. City & County of San Francisco) after closed‑session consideration.
What’s next: staff will continue procurement oversight and follow up on policy questions about competitive solicitations when only one qualified bidder remains; items tied to the Nov. 14 agenda (such as Balboa Reservoir matters) were rescheduled.
