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Pre-qualification for Select SFPUC Projects The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) is undertaking a major water system improvement program to repair and improve the Hetch Hetchy water delivery system. Between now and 2013, the program will require construction contracts valuing $2.3 billion to be let for projects throughout the region. To facilitate this effort, the SFPUC has implemented a pre-qualification program to determine bidder responsibility prior to submission of bids. Notice is hereby given on October 2, 2006, bidders for select SFPUC construction projects must be pre-qualified prior to submitting bids for designated projects. It is mandatory that all Licensed Contractors who intend to submit bids for these select projects, fully complete Parts I, II, and III of the Pre-qualification Application Questionnaire as well as the Technical Requirements for Qualification Questionnaire (Part IV), as applicable, provide all materials requested herein, and be approved by SFPUC as a qualified bidder. Quarterly Pre-qualification Workshops are offered to review the SFPUC pre-qualification application and process, provide information on contracting requirements for the City and County of San Francisco, and discuss upcoming SFPUC projects. The next scheduled workshop will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2007, at 10 am, at 1145 Market Street, 1st Floor, San Francisco, California. Pre-qualification application packages (questionnaire responses and supplemental information) may be submitted at any time throughout the year and will be processed within 30 days following submittal of all required documents, including timely receipt of Reference Questionnaires. Notice of "Qualified Contractors" will be posted on the SFPUC website (www.sfwater.org) and will be updated on the 1st and 15th of each month. Pre-qualification approval will remain valid for two (2) calendar years from the date of notice of qualification. Contractors receiving a determination of "Not Qualified" will be notified by first class mail of their status. A contractor who has submitted a completed application form, and who receives a rating of "not qualified" from SFPUC may appeal that determination by following the appeals procedures outlined in the RFQ. The date for submission and opening of bids for a specific project will not be delayed or postponed to allow for completion of an appeal process. Potential bidders are encouraged to submit pre-qualification packages as soon as possible, so that they may be notified of pre-qualification status well in advance of upcoming projects. Pre-qualification application packages should be submitted under seal and marked "CONFIDENTIAL" to this address:
For more information, please contact SFPUC Contracts at (415) 551-4611 or send an email to: prequal@sfwater.org |