San Francisco Public Works is issuing this RFP on behalf of the Port of San Francisco for professional planning, engineering, design, and related services for the Waterfront Resilience Program’s Preliminary Engineering and Design Project. The selected consultants will provide plan development, engineering and design, and design support during bidding and construction for separate northern and southern plan areas; proposers may pursue one or both areas but must submit a separate proposal for each. The city intends to award two contracts, with not-to-exceed amounts of $65 million for PED-North and $50 million for PED-South, each with an initial ten-year term.
San Francisco Public Works is issuing this RFP on behalf of the Port of San Francisco for professional planning, engineering, design, and related services for the Waterfront Resilience Program’s Preliminary Engineering and Design Project. The selected consultants will provide plan development, engineering and design, and design support during bidding and construction for separate northern and southern plan areas; proposers may pursue one or both areas but must submit a separate proposal for each. The city intends to award two contracts, with not-to-exceed amounts of $65 million for PED-North and $50 million for PED-South, each with an initial ten-year term.
This is an SF Public Works Sell/RFx trade-package solicitation for the Powell Street Improvement Project. The related project is located on Powell Street from Market to Geary Streets, with an estimated cost of $35 million and planned pre-construction and construction services. The project calls for early contractor involvement in constructability, phasing, cost estimating, and value engineering.
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San Francisco Public Works Public Works Hearing
Date: Oct 26, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The hearing addressed multiple orders for the removal of street trees at various locations throughout the city. Discussions covered the criteria for tree removal permits, including tree health, structural integrity, hazard potential, and infrastructure damage. The hearing included presentations from public works staff and testimony from property owners and members of the public regarding the impact of these removals on the urban canopy. The hearing officer gathered these testimonies to provide recommendations to the Director of Public Works, who will make the final determinations.
Public Works Public Works Hearing
Date: Oct 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Public Works hearing focused on three specific administrative cases involving tree ordinance violations. These included a fine of $36,500 for the illegal removal of trees at 1817 Silliman Street, a fine of $10,360 for failing to protect street trees at 3500 Geary Boulevard, and a fine of $10,000 for the illegal removal of a street tree at 1515 South Van Ness Avenue. The hearing also covered a comprehensive overview of the city's tree ordinance, emphasizing proper tree protection, construction site management, and the difference between illegal topping and permitted pollarding techniques.
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The Commission received announcements regarding commissioner nominations and heritage months. The Director provided updates on the Sunset Boulevard irrigation system, the street tree canopy survey, workforce development initiatives, and neighborhood beautification efforts, alongside reporting on earthquake response exercises. The Commission approved a contract modification for the Powell Street Improvement Project, the 2025-26 Annual Report, and the 2027 meeting calendar. Routine consent items, including the Mission SoMa Improvements contract award, the Powell Street Safety Project modification, and a sole-source contract for the Harvey Milk Plaza Improvements, were also adopted.
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