This resolution approves a contract with LEE Inc. for specialized services to support the operations and maintenance of the Hetch Hetchy Water and Power division, focusing on asset management and capital planning for the water system. The contract is for up to $20 million over five years, starting in January 2027.
Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Contract No. PRO.0336.D, Specialized and Technical As-Needed Services, with LEE Inc., to assist the Hetch Hetchy Water and Power division with as-needed operations and maintenance support, including asset management services, capital planning engineering services that are limited to condition assessment, needs assessment, and capital plan development for the Water Enterprise, for assets spanning from O’Shaughnessy Reservoir in Yosemite National Park to Newark and/or to Sunol in the San Francisco Bay Area, for an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a period of five years, beginning January 2027, through December 2032, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need for specialized technical services for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's Hetch Hetchy Water and Power division.
The SFPUC advertised a Request for Proposals for as-needed operations and maintenance support.
The SFPUC received six proposals in response to the RFP for specialized technical services.
The SFPUC awarded Contracts No. PRO.0336.A-D to four firms, including LEE Inc., for specialized technical services, each not to exceed $20,000,000.
The SFPUC submitted a proposed resolution to the Board of Supervisors for approval of the contract with LEE Inc.
The Board of Supervisors received and assigned the resolution for further action.
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