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The SFPUC has implemented a pre-qualification program to determine bidder responsibility prior to submission of bids for select projects. Bidders for designated construction projects must be pre-qualified prior to submitting bids. It is mandatory that all Licensed Contractors who intend to submit bids for these designated projects, fully complete the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire: Request for Qualifications - Parts I, II, and III as well as the Technical Requirements: Request for Qualifications - Part IV for the applicable project category(s) provide all materials requested herein, and be approved by SFPUC as a qualified bidder.

Pre-qualification application packages may be submitted at any time throughout the year. The SFPUC requires a minimum of 30 days to process a pre-qualification application 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 posted approval date.

Request for Qualifications Parts I, II, and III

For Technical Requirements: Request For Qualifications (RFQ) Part IV, see the respective link under each Project Category below. Please be advised that Estimated Advertisement Dates and Estimated Contract Values may be subject to change. Contractors are advised to check this webpage regularly for updates.

SFPUC Wastewater Projects	Estimated Contract Value*	Estimated Advertisement Date*
SEWER PIPELINES RFQ Part IV - Sewer PL
Staples/Hazelwood/Montecito Sewer Improvement	$5-$10M	January 2008
Cesar Chavez Sewer Improvement, Phase 1	$5-$10M	January 2008
Ocean Ave Sewer Improvement	$5-$10M	March 2008
Sunnydale Auxiliary Sewer	$10-$25M	March 2008
Alemany & Sickles Sewer Improvement	$1-$10M	May 2008
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES RFQ Part IV - WWTrtmt
Major Mechanical and Electrical Equipment Replacement	$1-$10M	March 2008
SEP 010 Odor Control	$1-$10M	May 2008
OSP Digester Mixing Improvements	$1-$10M	January 2009
WASTEWATER PUMP STATIONS RFQ Part IV - WWPS
Tennessee Pump Station Phase I	$1-$10M	March 2008
Chemical Feed Systems Phase II	$1-$10M	March 2008
Embarcadero Box Hydraulic Modifications	$1-$10M	April 2008
SWOO Cleaning and Backflow Prevention	$1-$10M	April 2008
Tennessee Pump Station Phase II	$1-$10M	November 2008

SFPUC Local Water Projects	Estimated Contract Value*	Estimated Advertisement Date*
SMALL (< 48 “) WATER PIPELINES RFQ Part IV - Less48PL
North University Mound System Upgrade	$12M	February 2008
Noe Valley Transmission Main, Phase 2	$8M	July 2008
San Andreas Pipeline No. 3 Installation	$30M	March 2009
City Distribution Division - Ductile Iron Main Replacement	$1 - $3M	Approx. 6 per year
WATER PUMP STATIONS AND TANKS RFQ Part IV - LWPS/T
Mount Davidson Pump Station and Storage Tank Upgrades	$5M	January 2008
Vista Francisco Pump Station Upgrades	$4M	July 2008
Lake Merced Pump Station Essential Upgrades	$57M	August 2008
La Grande Pump Station Upgrades	$4M	March 2009
Forest Hill Pump Station Upgrades	$4M	January 2010
WATER RESERVOIRS RFQ Part IV - LWRSVR
University Mound Reservoir Upgrades – North Basin	$43M	June 2008
Sutro Reservoir Rehab & Seismic Upgrade	$30M	August 2009

SFPUC Regional Water Projects	Estimated Contract Value*	Estimated Advertisement Date*
WATER TUNNELS RFQ Part IV - RWTunnels
New Crystal Springs Bypass Tunnel	$68M	June 2008
Bay Division Reliability Upgrade – Bay Tunnel	$269M	August 2008
LARGE (> 48”) PIPELINES RFQ Part IV - Grtr48PL
Alameda Siphon # 4	$42M	June 2008
Bay Division Pipeline Reliability Upgrade- Pipeline	$184M	October 2008
Crystal Springs Pipeline No. 2 Replacement	$46M	July 2009
San Antonio Backup Pipeline	$16M	August 2009
San Joaquin Pipeline System	$200M	December 2010
VALVE LOTS RFQ Part IV - RWVL
Baden and San Pedro Valve Lots Improvements	$21M	October 2008
BDPL No. 3 & 4 – Crossovers	$25M	October 2008
New San Joaquin Pipeline Crossovers	$10M	October 2009
WATER TREATMENT PLANTS RFQ Part IV - RWTP
SVTWP Expansion & Treated Water Reservoir	$105M	April 2009
HTWTP Long-Term Improvements	$130M	October 2010
STRUCTURAL UPGRADES/RETROFITS RFQ Part IV - RWStruct
San Antonio Pump Station Upgrade	$9M	December 2008
Pulgas Balancing Reservoir Rehabilitation	$13M	April 2009
Lower Crystal Springs Dam Improvements	$17M	July 2009
Pulgas Discharge Channel Modifications	$5M	October 2009

Stand Alone Regional Water Projects**	Estimated Contract Value*	Estimated Advertisement Date*
Calaveras Dam Replacement	$232M	September 2008
New Irvington Tunnel	$263M	June 2009
SCADA System	$11M	July 2009
Groundwater Sub-Project B – North Westside Basin Wells	$21M	March 2010
Crystal Springs/San Andreas Transmission Upgrade	$114M	April 2010
Recycled Water Project	$102M	May 2010
Watershed Environmental Improvement Program	$15M	July 2010
Groundwater Sub-Project C – Conjunctive Use	$26M	August 2010
Groundwater Sub-Project A – Lake Merced Water Levels	$10M	October 2010
Seismic Upgrade of BDPLS No. 3 & 4 @ Hayward Fault	$43M	December 2010
Alameda Creek Fishery Enhancement	$11M	April 2012

* Estimated Contract Values and Estimated Advertisement Dates may be subject to change.
**A separate pre-qualification process with project-specific Request for Qualifications will be conducted for each SFPUC Stand Alone Regional Water Project. Links to the RFQ will be issued 3-6 Months prior to the Estimated Advertisement Date.

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.

For listing of SFPUC approved pre-qualified contractors, click below:
SFPUC Pre-Qualified Contractors

For questions on pre-qualification, please send an email to: prequal@sfwater.org  or leave a voicemail at 415.551.4603.