April 19, 2010 Regular Meeting

0155-10-8

Review of request for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(Item No. 5)

4113-09/10

Recreation
& Parks Commission

$1,500,000

Conduct thorough peer constructability review, cost estimating and scheduling for drawings and specifications of 2008 Clean & Safe Bond projects. Reviews will be conducted to confirm completeness and coordination of trades. Includes thorough review of the design and/or contract documents relative to issues that could impact the actual construction process, including established Project Design Standards, intersystem compatibility, subsurface information, existing facilities and utilities, interfaces with existing operations and other construction projects, access, egress, availability of proposed building materials, long lead procurement, and labor sources. In addition provide independent cost estimates and engage with architect to provide reconciliation estimates when necessary or directed by RPD CM.

Regular

04/08/14

4114-09/10

Public Utilities Commission

$3,500,000

San Francisco is interested in establishing a Community Choice Aggregation program (CCA) that would allow the City to provide energy on the behalf of business and residents of San Francisco. SFPUC is interested in contracting with an outside vendor that has the necessary expertise and experience in deploying renewable-based economic programs. The contractor shall assist SFPUC to

become ready to serve retail end-use electric customers should SFPUC be called upon to do so. The proposed work shall include, but not limited to,

organizational development, integrated resource planning, retail services, information technology, and legislative and regulatory affairs.

Regular

06/30/15

4019-07/08

Withdrawn

Public Utilities Commission

Increase Amount

$100,000

New Amount

$200,000

Will perform outreach and related activities for

SFPUC projects. The work will include developing

and maintaining a database of companies and

related resources; marketing and promoting

potential and specific SFPUC contracting

opportunities. SFPUC is requesting modification

of money and time because there is an ongoing

need to outreach to local business enterprise/firms to ensure the participation of these firms in an effort to deliver SFPUC''s major infrastructure projects on time and on budget. In particular, we need outreach services to meet Human Rights Commission''s subcontracting goal requirements.

Modi-

fication

12/30/11

4161-08/09

Public Utilities Commission

Increase Amount

$2,000,000

New Amount

$5,000,000

Will provide preliminary engineering design and

cost estimates with additional environmental and

permitting support services for a Newark to San

Francisco submarine High Voltage Direct Current

(HVDC) power cable. Design work will include

substation sites and transmission routes from the

existing Newark Substation to a new substation

on or near Treasure Island with additional possible connections in the Greater Bay Area. Environmental work includes preparation of CEQA documents, environmental background reports and permit applications. Coordination and work plan preparation; environmental document scoping; environmental background and field studies; alternatives analysis; preparation of draft environmental documents; public review of draft environmental documents; response to public comments; preparation of final environmental documents; and mitigation monitoring plan preparation.

Modi-

fication

8/15/14

April 5, 2010:

(1) Postpone PSC #s4114-09/10, 4019-07/08 and 4161-08/09 to the meeting of April 19, 2010 at the request of the Public Utilities Commission.

(2) Postpone PSC #4113-09/10 to the meeting of April 19, 2010 at the request of IFPTE Local 21.

Speakers:

Joe Brenner, IFPTE Local 21 and Toks Ajike, Recreation and Parks Department spoke on PSC #4113-09/10.

Kofo Domingo and Frank Smith, Public Utilities Commission spoke on PSC #4114-09/10.

Bonita McGee and Deidre Appel, Public Utilities Commission spoke on PSC #4161-08/09.

Action:

(1) Approve request by the Public Utilities Commission to withdraw PSC #4019-07/08. (Vote of 4 to 0)

(2) Approve request for PSC #4113-09/10 on the condition that 1) IFPTE Local 21 members and staff be given the opportunity to raise concerns as well as request supporting documentation concerning the Peer Constructability Review’s substantive content, especially as it may concern the Review’s methodology and assumptions. Local 21, within a reasonable amount of time, will submit any comments concerning the Review to RPD. Recreation and Parks Department agrees to meet with Local 21 members and staff to discuss the comments, 2) All recommendations and concerns raised in the Peer Constructability Review and which need to be addressed by Local 21-represented employees will be submitted to those respective parties at least six (6) weeks prior to the project going out to bid, and a copy concurrently will be sent to Local 21, and;

3) A follow-up meeting will be held between RPD, DPW/BCM, and Local 21 to address comments from Local 21, including coming up with a final schedule and allocation of work. Notify the offices of the Controller and the Office of Contract Administration. (Vote of 4 to 0)

(3) Approve request for PSC #s 4114-09/10 and 4161-08/09. Notify the offices of the Controller and the Office of Contract Administration. (Vote of 4 to 0)

0161-10-8

Review of request for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(Item No. 6)

4121-09/10

Human Resources

$200,000

Provide technical consulting services necessary to 1) analyze the physical ability requirements for Q-2 Police Officer; 2) review the design and content of the current Q-2 physical ability examination, and revise it if necessary, based on those requirements to ensure the selection procedure is valid, and;
3) recommend a passing point on the physical ability examination component to ensure that it is valid and defensible.

Regular

12/31/11

4122-09/10

Postpone to meeting of 5/3/10

Mayor

$520,000

Prepare ERR for MOH capital projects funded by HUD. ERR need to comply with National Environ-mental Policy Act, Council on Environmental Quality regulations and 24 CFR Part 58. MOH is responsible for preparing and reviewing ERR for

HUD projects in San Francisco. These records include Statutory Worksheets, Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements.

Regular

06/30/15

4123-09/10

Public Utilities Commission

$20,000,000

Provide professional construction management services to oversee the Water System Improvement Program (WSIP) construction project of the Harry Tracy Water Treatment Plant Long Term Improvements Project on behalf of the SFPUC. The work includes inspection oversight and enforcement of contract requirements for construction protocols, seismic safety design, quality compliance, and environmental mitigation measures.

Regular

06/30/15

4124-09/10

Public Utilities Commission

$3,700,000

Specialized and technical services in the areas of recycled water treatment, storage, distribution, operations, water quality, regulatory permitting, and other additional services related to the overall development and implementation of SFPUC recycled water projects.

Regular

06/30/15

Speakers:

John Kraus, Department of Human Resources spoke on PSC #4121-09/10.

Harlan Kelly, Jr. and Carol Isen, Public Utilities Commission and Larry Wong, IFPTE Local 21 spoke on PSC #4123-09/10.

Action:

(1) Postpone PSC #4122-09/10 to the meeting of May 3, 2010 at the request of the Mayor’s Office of Housing.
(Vote of 4 to 0)

(2) Approve request for PSC #4123-09/10 on the condition that 1) With respect to the long term improvement project, construction at the Harry Tracy Water Treatment Plant, on-the-job training for identified City employees willing to transition to field work after confirming their interest through a shadow program, 2) The Public Utilities Commission will issue bi-annual reports regarding its use of consultants and City staff, and 3) With respect to the hiring of 6318 and 6319 Construction Inspectors, that the Public Utilities Commission will use its best efforts to hire such City personnel provided that it maintains its management prerogative to hire or not to hire based on projections of future work. Notify the offices of the Controller and the Office of Contract Administration. (Vote of 4 to 0)

(3) Approve request for PSC #s4121-09/10 and 4124-09/10. Notify the offices of the Controller and the Office of Contract Administration. (Vote of 4 to 0)

0158-10-3

Salary Survey for Registered Nurse Classifications (Charter Section A8.403), 2010-2011. (Item No. 7)

Speakers:

None.

Action:

Adopt the report; Certify to the Board of Supervisors for the Acute Care Nursing Classifications the highest prevailing salary schedules in the six Bay Area Counties (Public & Private) in effect on April 15, 2010. (Vote of 4 to 0)

0162-10-8

Review of request for approval of proposed personal services contracts – Omit Posting. (Item No. 8)

4125-09/10

Police

$2,000,000

Installation of an Automated Biometric Identification System that is being purchased to replace the current Automated Fingerprint Identification System that was installed twenty-four years ago that is now reaching end of life. This is a one time installation of crime scene investigative work stations, livescan machines and proprietary fingerprint and facial matching systems.

Regular

04/30/15

4081-06/07

Mayor

Increase Amount

$50,000

New Amount

$95,000

Will provide loan servicing for the SF Seismic Loan Program which includes, but not limited to auditing SSLP repayment files; generating loan payment materials; processing all SSLP loan repayments; and depositing SSLP loan repayments into a City bank. Consultant will provide the Mayor’s Office of Housing with audited financial reports accounting for all funds placed in escrow.

Modi-

fication

06/30/12

Speakers:

Alice Villagomez, San Francisco Police Department

Capt. David Lazar, San Francisco Police Department

Gordon Brussow, San Francisco Police Department

Action:

Approve request for proposed personal services contracts. Notify the offices of the Controller and the Office of Contract Administration. (Vote of 4 to 0)

0163-10-1

Request by the Fire Department to extend the duration of H-3 Level 1 EMT Eligible List E-21 for one additional year. (Item No. 9)

Speakers:

Jesusa Bushong, San Francisco Fire Department

Action:

Grant the request by the Fire Department to extend the duration of H-3 Level I EMT Eligible List E-21 for one additional year to May 10, 2011, for a total duration of four years.
(Vote of 4 to 0)

0164-10-1

Status Report on Fiscal Year 2009-10 Goals and Objectives as of March 31, 2010. (Item No. 10)

Speakers:

Anita Sanchez, Executive Officer

Action:

Accept the report. (Vote of 4 to 0)

0165-10-1

Review of Pending Appeals as of March 31, 2010. (Item No. 11)

Speakers:

Anita Sanchez, Executive Officer

Action:

Accept the report. (Vote of 4 to 0)