Request for Proposals for Underground Utility Location and Marking Services

The Port of San Francisco (“Port”) is a highly visible and self-supporting enterprise agency within the City and County of San Francisco (“City”) that is responsible for seven and one-half miles of waterfront property. Its geographical area consists of property along the San Francisco waterfront extending from Fisherman’s Wharf and Aquatic Park to the Pier 98 shipping terminals and Heron’s Head Park. The Port is a utility operator for various utility types within this geography. California State law requires utility operators such as the Port to locate and mark their subsurface utilities prior to certain construction activities within their immediate vicinity.

Through this solicitation, the Port seeks to contract with a consultant to:

• Coordinate a portion of the Port’s underground utility locating and marking obligation with Underground Service Alert (commonly referred to as “USA North”);

• Respond to USA North ticket requests for subsurface utility location services;

• Locate and mark Port-owned subsurface installations in the field when needed in response to tickets; and

• Coordinate with Port staff to ensure Port GIS base maps are maintained and updated as needed

Schedule

RFP Issued:                           December 12, 2023

Deadline for Questions:       December 18, 2023 (5 pm PT)

Submittals Due:          January 5, 2023 (2 pm PT)