This ordinance aims to simplify the contracting process for Vision Zero transportation projects by allowing certain city agencies to bypass specific environmental and competitive bidding requirements for three years. It is currently pending committee action.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to streamline contracting for Vision Zero transportation projects by authorizing, but not requiring, the Municipal Transportation Agency and the Department of Public Works to expedite contracts by waiving application of the Environment Code and select provisions in other Codes relating to competitive bidding, equal benefits, and other requirements, for construction work and professional and other services relating to Vision Zero projects, for a period of three years.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to expedite contracting processes for Vision Zero transportation projects in San Francisco.
The City adopted Vision Zero, a plan aimed at eliminating traffic deaths and reducing severe traffic injuries, establishing a commitment to safer streets.
Supervisor Chan introduced an ordinance to amend the Administrative Code to streamline contracting for Vision Zero projects.
The ordinance was referred to the Municipal Transportation Agency and the Department of Public Works for comments and reports.
The Rules Committee amended the ordinance to clarify its title and provisions.
The ordinance was further amended to include a reporting requirement for the departments involved.
The ordinance was amended to eliminate the waiver of certain provisions and to require a Request for Qualifications for contractors.
The ordinance is currently pending committee action after multiple amendments and discussions.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
