This resolution approves an additional $8.3 million for engineering services related to the Lower Alemany Area Stormwater Improvement Project, raising the total contract amount to $17.8 million and extending the project timeline by three years. The funds will cover extra engineering work needed for design refinement and construction support.
Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. PRO.0164, Engineering Services for the Lower Alemany Area Stormwater Improvement Project, between the City, acting by and through the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), and McMillen Jacobs Associates (dba Delve Underground), increasing the agreement by $8,300,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $17,800,000 and extending the duration by three years, for a total term of nine years from January 18, 2022, through January 17, 2031, due to additional engineering needed to perform analyses, refine design as part of the Caltrans encroachment permit, and to provide increased engineering support during construction, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118; and to authorize the SFPUC to enter into amendments or modifications to Amendment No. 2 that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of Amendment No. 2.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to comply with a California Regional Water Quality Control Board order regarding stormwater management in the Lower Alemany area.
The SFPUC awarded Contract No. PRO.0164 to McMillen Jacobs Associates for engineering services related to the Lower Alemany Area Stormwater Improvement Project, with a budget of $7,500,000 and a duration of six years.
The California Regional Water Quality Control Board issued Cleanup and Abatement Order R2-2021-0021, requiring improvements to the stormwater management system in the Lower Alemany area.
The SFPUC approved Amendment No. 1 to the contract, increasing the budget by $2,000,000 to address unforeseen issues and changes in design, bringing the total to $9,500,000.
The SFPUC authorized Amendment No. 2 to increase the contract by $8,300,000 and extend the duration by three years, due to additional engineering needs for the Caltrans encroachment permit.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution approving Amendment No. 2, increasing the total contract amount to $17,800,000 and extending the duration to January 17, 2031.
The Mayor approved the resolution, finalizing the amendment to the contract.
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