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Project manager Tracy Kale told the commission the contract will fund preconstruction collaboration and the phased buildout of a renovated and expanded Millbrae campus at 1000 El Camino Real. The completed campus is designed to consolidate laboratory and water enterprise staff (approximately 400 staff planned), modernize the main water quality laboratory, upgrade heating/ventilation, improve safety and security, and ensure the campus meets essential facility requirements for post‑earthquake operation. Staff said work will be phased into three stages to minimize disruption to ongoing operations and that the CM/GC will provide constructability input, cost estimating, sequencing and value‑engineering during preconstruction.

Kale said six firms responded to requests and three submitted proposals; Clark Construction received the highest evaluation score. The contracting monitoring division established a 20 percent LBE subcontracting requirement for both preconstruction and construction phases. Staff requested authorization to begin only preconstruction services initially and to return to the commission to authorize the construction‑phase notice to proceed after environmental review and design refinement.

Commissioners asked whether the stated \"not‑to‑exceed\" amount limits change orders and other potential costs; Kale said preconstruction work is intended to reduce risk and the not‑to‑exceed cap constrains the contract ceiling, and that staff will return with more refined schedules and estimates. Public commenter Jason Foster asked about contract change‑order protections and performance terms in light of recent audit findings; staff said many of those issues are addressed through preconstruction planning and future reporting.

The commission approved the award by roll call vote (President Stacy, Vice President Arce, Commissioner Jamdar and Commissioner Laverone voting aye). Staff said construction start is forecast for October 2026 and that the schedule will be refined as environmental review proceeds.

Ending: Staff will return for construction‑phase authorization after completing environmental review, and commissioners asked for ongoing oversight of cost and change‑order risk.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jan 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The SFPUC awarded a not‑to‑exceed $269 million CM/GC contract for Millbrae Campus Improvements to Clark Construction Group, authorizing preconstruction services and phased work to modernize laboratory and office space.","taxTitle","San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California","taxId",5751,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6747804,"SFPUC outlines long‑term water supply strategy, stresses storage and risk planning",439,499000,60000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159149-baba16511869cba8c9725a2fe436d2c5&start=499&end=60","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159149-baba16511869cba8c9725a2fe436d2c5/thumbnail_499000.jpg","/articles/6747804/San-Francisco-City/San-Francisco-County/California/SFPUC-outlines-longterm-water-supply-strategy-stresses-storage-and-risk-planning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6747804-a57984e28eca8134d242f4867b8890eb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163117&Signature=AM7m9ChUNEG6h9B60DTwhYAJrsLyVtCAVLM3kTX-OGcj~LKWhlitmXiKXvID2P7cqn6-Vl1qT44KOB7mBCNCDIIKM5qPXGgggBsxacrm4ij9gZOQMiTOTgefHr8Nvz5l8FSzF3d5va8ghgAq08arKkYqgum8wLT9Qukl1QnmwtwV56fK22jQUVHnhhntq0iatKpHbYUdDeKy-dC93pdiF45gT113tqhKt-SjQFuEuf8hp08epj1b3KQUdHeN6YkGFzQuZY7oIQ9VJN50FG5HDwwBo7Z0kYFfCH8CDw4qjTIMBjzMD9aYCK5kOyN2wEVh0W~UvmuH94HS8nsHh-BKBg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Assistant General Manager for Water Steve Ritchie told the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission that the agency plans for the long term and that storage is central to ensuring reliability.

\"We have to provide service in perpetuity,\" Ritchie said, describing a system that supplies about 2,700,000 people and that relies roughly 85 percent on the Tuolumne River and 15 percent on local reservoirs. He said SFPUC planning is guided by a \"water‑first\" policy, institutional experience from the 1970s–1990s droughts and formal risk management that assumes \"there will always be a worse drought someday.\" Ritchie said the commission uses an 8.5‑year drought scenario derived from the water supply improvement program environmental review as a planning tool to test system responses and options.

The briefing explained the legal and contractual constraints that shape operations. Ritchie said San Francisco's water rights on the Tuolumne River are junior to irrigation districts and noted the city operates under a 1984 settlement that includes a 184 million gallons per day (MGD) supply assurance to wholesale customers and an 81 MGD allocation for San Francisco. He listed candidate supply actions under study: purified water (converting wastewater to drinking water), regional groundwater storage and recovery, Alameda Creek recapture, a Pure Water SF program, and potential partnerships with Central Valley irrigation districts for groundwater banking.

Commissioners pressed on tradeoffs and practicalities. Vice President Arce asked how to balance river flows, additional storage and costs to ratepayers. \"Whenever that settles, it will be just another demand,\" Ritchie said of state decisions such as Bay‑Delta reflows; the commission must plan to meet added obligations while protecting other uses. Commissioner Jamdar asked whether planning for 7.5 years versus 8.5 years materially changes outcomes; Ritchie said the scenario shapes alarm thresholds and end‑points but the planning curves are similar—the design drought serves as a conservative stress test rather than a forecast.

Commissioners and staff also discussed operations under changing precipitation patterns. Ritchie said a shift from snowpack to more rain would change how reservoirs are operated—\"more water coming through continuously\"—but not necessarily the total annual volume the system must accommodate.

Public commenters and wholesale customers urged more data, transparency and engagement. Dave Warner told commissioners they act \"as a buyer for 2,700,000 of us\" and urged outside expert review and additional workshops. Tom Smigel, chief executive of the Bay Area wholesale customer group (BAWSCA), reinforced the importance of SFPUC's level‑of‑service objectives and asked for follow‑up reporting on implementation of audit recommendations. Representatives from Tuolumne River Trust and other NGOs asked for clearer modeling of design‑drought severity and for staff responses to written comments.

Ritchie and commissioners said staff will follow with more technical briefings and a planned future session on firefighting and emergency water systems. Ritchie noted infrastructure for firefighting includes an alternate network of pipelines, kept‑full 70,000‑gallon cistern tanks in strategic locations, bay intakes and large fire‑fighting pumps from fireboats, and said the commission will schedule more detailed briefings on emergency readiness.

Why it matters: The presentation framed the commission's near‑term work plan: refine demand scenarios, continue negotiations and modeling around state regulatory actions, evaluate alternative supply projects (including purified water and groundwater banking) and brief the commission and public more deeply on technical tradeoffs, regulatory risk and rate/cost impacts.

Ending: Commissioners directed staff to continue outreach and technical workshops; several commissioners and commenters asked that future sessions include more modeling detail, alternatives analysis and explicit rate/cost implications of projects under consideration.","Assistant General Manager for Water Steve Ritchie said the SFPUC must plan for the long haul, citing an 8.5‑year design drought scenario, a reliance on Tuolumne River supplies and a portfolio approach that includes purified water and groundwater storage.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6747786,"SFPUC approves contingency and duration increases for two water infrastructure contracts",409,6102000,6511000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159149-baba16511869cba8c9725a2fe436d2c5&start=6102&end=6511","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159149-baba16511869cba8c9725a2fe436d2c5/thumbnail_6102000.jpg","/articles/6747786/San-Francisco-City/San-Francisco-County/California/SFPUC-approves-contingency-and-duration-increases-for-two-water-infrastructure-contracts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6747786-43a67c98e80198147c789540110adf0a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163117&Signature=hpZVoRDP3GbMGqfSLipMJboEV~kEiD1INvx7AR4iWwx6MWlaruQbIMpALLrLHWmXou8z81OgBel3XMb4KBbO7ad81VeCz4iKxyp-2DdTtgPGLU8q91H5UkX7SR81RCPIOQLZHdaujtg1YjAiNV084sKf52H2bFwLPMq3PTdI~rxMvPISqJh3E5f4Egen1wleoPWyD577TTXy6wtixLXwcXnmZHcb0ioaYBK0bgogY5aK~GmcXr8Y9hDkiYlYLlQ0Sc99570ndAYJhSD0VgRVJ4dbgHlS7KXoMUmBx2gsQU4jBPFj1KuMGW~RAMFXCMVjVRyDDVZmoCzUsl-1yk571Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission approved two amendments to existing construction contracts to allow additional time and funds to complete work.

WD‑2878A (Regional Groundwater Storage & Recovery, Phase 2A): Project manager Tracy Kale requested an increase of 300 calendar days to the duration contingency (revising the contract duration limit to approximately 12,508 calendar days) with no change to contract amount. Kale said the extension was needed because the contractor's initial submittals for vertical turbine line‑shaft installation did not meet the manufacturer's recommended installation in the operation and maintenance manuals; the contractor and manufacturer worked with staff to correct the method, which added time. Commissioners asked for clarification; staff confirmed the issue was resolved by coordinating with the manufacturer and that the additional time is to accommodate proper installation.

WW‑719A (Folsom Area Stormwater Improvements / SOMA and Mission sewer replacement): Project manager Derek Adams requested an increase of $350,000 to the cost contingency and 140 calendar days to the duration contingency so the contractor can complete remaining work and close out the contract after encountering unexpected subsurface conditions while installing a 60‑inch pipeline. Staff said the contractor will absorb some damages (for example to overhead Muni lines) and that this increase will allow the current contract to finish before subsequent contracts in the project series begin.

Both requests passed by unanimous roll call votes. Commissioners emphasized the importance of contract oversight and adherence to manufacturer O&M instructions during installation.

Ending: Staff will continue project closeout and return as needed on subsequent contract awards for remaining phases.","The commission approved a 300‑day duration contingency increase for contract WD‑2878A (Regional Groundwater Storage & Recovery Phase 2A) and a $350,000 cost plus 140‑day duration contingency increase for contract WW‑719A (Folsom Area stormwater improvements) to address installation and unexpected subsurface issues.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6747789,"Commission approves amended San Joaquin Tributaries Authority JPA with expanded membership and scope",274,4632000,4906000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159149-baba16511869cba8c9725a2fe436d2c5&start=4632&end=4906","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159149-baba16511869cba8c9725a2fe436d2c5/thumbnail_4632000.jpg","/articles/6747789/San-Francisco-City/San-Francisco-County/California/Commission-approves-amended-San-Joaquin-Tributaries-Authority-JPA-with-expanded-membership-and-scope","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6747789-757389ef056a11953c2b77f99a21e0e9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163117&Signature=aklu9Neu-jhmYD7beBMIy8UQi2sGOQBtr4JCOwq8fzWZEe43j7Uz7vsDCv2toacqYdDqSE-mCxJnLW7MNEnRbep7owCfCW6fnh6kBQBNjhq-29xDhnQUbwSaYx8HWvVmGhG4m2~MP3y6XSXKr8ebq23pX2mjcrWWvM99UJ4UHRMKDQgKrk29ki52xEn4SeZcjF3eeiHEtwTqKfRT8y1IhU8ApoV9mIvSJF1VA1aosTH5ftwZ4Fx6nUpdRaYS-GBIOQKVDLs59dPNqxrBj7j3KkrHfPsSZibKjacPhDHXjVF~7mTJDYYUUsCT4qKLuFKQbILFn-ATeg~ZKnvstGNZfQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The commission voted to approve the first amended joint powers agreement for the San Joaquin Tributaries Authority (SJTA), an interagency JPA originally formed to coordinate among senior water rights holders on east‑side tributaries of the San Joaquin River.

Assistant General Manager Steve Ritchie explained the amendment updates the JPA to expand its scope beyond litigation and water‑rights defense toward collaborative work including environmental protection and beneficial uses, and to add clear provisions for adding members. He said two original members (Oakdale Irrigation District and Merced Irrigation District) left the authority in recent years; the amended agreement positions SJTA to do broader restoration and storage coordination with remaining members and prospective partners.

General Manager Herrera noted SJTA recently hired an executive director after a year‑long recruitment and described the organizational changes as a step toward constructive collaboration. Commissioners expressed support for expanding membership and for outreach that could draw back districts that previously departed.

The commission approved the amendment by roll call vote (President Stacy, Vice President Arce, Commissioner Jamdar and Commissioner Laverone voting aye). Staff said the change sets a path for joint projects including groundwater banking and habitat restoration coordination with Central Valley partners.

Ending: Commissioners asked staff to monitor SJTA's collaboration efforts and to report back on potential joint projects.","The SFPUC authorized approval of the first amended joint powers agreement of the San Joaquin Tributaries Authority (SJTA), a JPA among senior pre‑1914 water rights holders. Commissioners highlighted a shift toward collaboration, restoration and storage partnerships and noted the appointment of a new executive director for the SJTA.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6747794,"SFPUC approves water supply assessment for proposed Battery/Sansom development; fire station inclusion raises ordinance questions",792,4708000,5500000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159149-baba16511869cba8c9725a2fe436d2c5&start=4708&end=5500","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159149-baba16511869cba8c9725a2fe436d2c5/thumbnail_4708000.jpg","/articles/6747794/San-Francisco-City/San-Francisco-County/California/SFPUC-approves-water-supply-assessment-for-proposed-BatterySansom-development-fire-station-inclusion-raises-ordinance-questions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6747794-dd149ff104d0ccd293b54de7bd8e200e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163117&Signature=HyJh12S0dYReCeEMwJCzX~HhoT13VwXWVqtS3awTrUxlkZW2acxRRUy5jVpfHMFbqzbQE6YSjmw072idcJI7oLY5UJijshICiGuKEPeoBmGISHWH8lwsk9dT5yg3lk3IWApPRkQBQL~fhKrM1npZF4pwzQXYgLGQs-FBDO91PScAAlnrLGX8K-eyaYHHEiPj6YWNvIscY98Ey8RemTRLZtCfSaWpyNtMuElL7Mto9NZEXiTuSwpJrXRPvS1qMStmn78cEItyuK8z2rCUBWK-1Eaq7Q5-zz7ncq9mth8IPDY6AsjoEIyfn6DwZfpjLJY0XL8YGrfuAsWuUrNniDCviQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission approved a project‑level water supply assessment required under state law for the proposed developments at 447 Battery Street and 530 Sansom Street.

Assistant General Manager Steve Ritchie said the water supply assessment is a CEQA‑related step: it provides the planning department with the agency's assessment of whether the proposed project would cause a water supply shortfall. Ritchie said the assessment evaluates the project in the context of regional supply uncertainties (Bay‑Delta regulatory actions) and the city's planning and obligations but does not constitute project approval.

Commissioners discussed a complication: because the revised project proposes a standalone city fire station on one parcel and a separate mixed‑use tower on the other, staff and city attorneys are reviewing how the city's ordinances (including recycled‑water requirements) apply. Project counsel Nick Roosevelt clarified that the proposal now consists of two distinct buildings: a fire station at 447 Battery and a separate tower at 530 Sansom with hotel and office uses, which affects how certain ordinance provisions apply. Commissioners and public commenters urged joint discussion with the Planning Department on broader issues of development, jobs/housing balance and how supply assessments interact with city planning priorities.

Public commenter Peter Dreckmeier of Tuolumne River Trust urged the commission to pause and coordinate with the planning commission on broader concerns including jobs/housing balance, noting earlier project variants included residential options. Commissioner Arce noted an earlier draft discussed residential variants and said more housing downtown would be beneficial.

The commission approved the water supply assessment by roll call vote (President Stacy, Vice President Arce, Commissioner Jamdar and Commissioner Laverone voting aye). Staff said the planning department will consider the assessment as part of its CEQA review.

Ending: Commissioners requested continued coordination with the Planning Department on ordinance interpretation and on integrating water supply information into land‑use decisions.","The commission approved the legally required water supply assessment for the proposed developments at 447 Battery Street and 530 Sansom Street, while staff and counsel noted unique ordinance and project‑scope issues because the proposal includes a standalone city fire station.","actionData","errors"]

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SFPUC approves $269 million contract for Millbrae campus construction management and building improvements

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SFPUC approves contingency and duration increases for two water infrastructure contracts

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SFPUC approves water supply assessment for proposed Battery/Sansom development; fire station inclusion raises ordinance questions