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PUC moves to rebid City Hall, Davies rooftop solar after state recognizes PV apprenticeship
Summary
The San Francisco PUC said it will rebid two rooftop solar contracts to capture local-hire opportunities after the state recognized a new 'photovoltaic installer' apprenticeship classification; staff said apprenticeship approvals could take 6 months–1.5 years and prevailing wage rates remain governed by a separate state division.
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission on March 22 said it will rebid two rooftop solar projects — City Hall and Davies Symphony Hall — to try to capture local hiring benefits after the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards recognized a new photovoltaic (PV) installer occupation.
Assistant General Manager for Power Barbara Hale told commissioners the state’s step is “a good first step” but cautioned it does not automatically make PV installers available on job sites. Hale said the apprenticeship programs under review could take “between 6 months to 1 and a half years” to be…
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