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Resolution#250629Passed
In plain English

This resolution approves a contract with The Dutra Group to provide a custom crane barge for the Port of San Francisco, lasting about two years with an option to extend for one additional year, at a total cost not exceeding $16,747,196. It also allows the Office of Contract Administration to make minor changes to the contract before it is finalized, as long as those changes do not significantly increase the city's obligations.

Resolution approving an agreement between the City, acting by and through the Office of Contract Administration (“OCA”), and The Dutra Group (“Dutra”) for a custom crane barge for the Port of San Francisco, for an initial term of approximately two years from final execution of the Contract by all parties (“Effective Date”) to July 14, 2027, with an option to extend for a period of one year, for a total not to exceed amount of $16,747,196; and to authorize OCA to make necessary, non-material changes to the Contract prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement.

Introduced: Jun 10, 2025
Final action: Aug 1, 2025
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How it got here

The legislation originated from the need to replace the Port of San Francisco's aging crane barge, prompting a procurement process led by the Office of Contract Administration.

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Design Development2017
Port of San Francisco

Port engineers collaborated with a naval-architecture firm to develop the design and specifications for a new crane barge, as the existing one was beyond its useful life.

ADM Memo 060225
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Request for Qualifications IssuedDecember 8, 2023
Office of Contract Administration

The Office of Contract Administration issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a custom crane barge for the Port of San Francisco.

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RFQ Response EvaluationFebruary 5, 2024
Office of Contract Administration

The Dutra Group submitted the only response to the RFQ and was deemed the sole qualified and responsive proposer.

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Committee RecommendationJuly 16, 2025
Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the resolution to approve the contract with The Dutra Group for the crane barge.

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Resolution AdoptedJuly 22, 2025
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution approving the contract with The Dutra Group for a not-to-exceed amount of $16,747,196.

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Contract ApprovedAugust 1, 2025
Mayor

The Mayor approved the resolution, allowing the Office of Contract Administration to finalize the contract with The Dutra Group.

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How they voted

Legislative journey

Clerk of the BoardJun 2, 2025
·RECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT
PresidentJun 10, 2025
RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED
Budget and Finance CommitteeJul 16, 2025
RECOMMENDEDPass
Board of SupervisorsJul 22, 2025
ADOPTEDPass
MayorAug 1, 2025
APPROVED