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In plain English

This resolution approves an increase of $7 million to a contract with GEI Consultants for engineering services related to dam and reservoir projects, raising the total contract amount to $18 million. The work includes design services for the Moccasin Dam and planning for the O’Shaughnessy Dam, scheduled to start in April 2020 and estimated to be completed by April 2031.

Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. PRO.0138.B, Engineering Services for Dams and Reservoirs, with GEI Consultants, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $7,000,000 for a new not to exceed contract amount of $18,000,000, with no change to the contract duration, with work starting in April 2020 and an estimated completion date of April 2031, to add design services for the Moccasin Dam and Reservoir Long Term Improvement Project and planning and design services to the O’Shaughnessy Dam Outlet Works Phase II Project under the Hetch Hetchy Water Capital Improvement Program, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

Introduced: Nov 18, 2025
Final action: Dec 23, 2025
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How it got here

This legislation originated from the need to enhance dam safety following regulatory orders and was prompted by the 2017 Oroville Dam crisis.

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Regulatory Order IssuedMarch 2018
California Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD)

Following the Oroville Dam spillway crisis, DSOD ordered the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) to assess all spillways of dams under its jurisdiction.

BLA Rpt 121025
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Request for Proposals InitiatedSeptember 2019
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)

SFPUC initiated a request for proposals to establish a pool of qualified dam safety engineers to address the DSOD's orders.

BLA Rpt 121025
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Contract AwardedFebruary 11, 2020
SFPUC

SFPUC awarded Contract No. PRO.0138.B to GEI Consultants, Inc. for engineering services for dams and reservoirs, with a not-to-exceed amount of $11,000,000 and a duration of 11 years.

SFPUC Reso No. 20-0029
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Contract ApprovedMarch 31, 2020
San Francisco Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved the contract with GEI Consultants, confirming the terms set by the SFPUC.

Leg Final
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Amendment ApprovedOctober 28, 2025
SFPUC

SFPUC approved Amendment No. 1 to increase the contract amount by $7,000,000 for a new total of $18,000,000 to add design services for the Moccasin Dam and Reservoir Long Term Improvement Project.

SFPUC Reso No. 25-0158
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Legislation PassedDecember 16, 2025
San Francisco Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution approving the amendment to the contract with GEI Consultants, finalizing the increase in funding and scope.

Leg Final

Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record

Related / predecessor legislation
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How they voted

Legislative journey

Clerk of the BoardOct 31, 2025
·RECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT
PresidentNov 18, 2025
RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED
Budget and Finance CommitteeDec 10, 2025
RECOMMENDEDPass
Board of SupervisorsDec 16, 2025
ADOPTEDPass
MayorDec 23, 2025
APPROVED