EXT REC | CON26-0006 Precita Park - MLBE

This solicitation, CON26-0006, issued by the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, invites bids under a Micro Local Business Enterprise (MLBE) set-aside program for improvements at Precita Park in San Francisco, California. The project scope includes demolition, grading, paving, utility work, and installation of a prefabricated restroom/storage building, with accessibility upgrades and environmental protections such as temporary tree and plant protection measures. The engineer’s estimate is approximately $200,000, and the work must comply with California’s latest building codes and San Francisco’s administrative and technical specifications. The contract requires the appointed contractor to obtain all necessary permits, adhere to labor standards including prevailing wages and apprenticeship programs, and comply with nondiscrimination obligations under San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 12B. Performance time is set at 75 calendar days to substantial completion, beginning within five days of the Notice to Proceed. The bidding process includes a mandatory pre-bid meeting held at the project site with opportunities for site visits if arranged with the Project Manager, Eoanna Goodwin. Questions must be submitted by July 31, 2025, and bids are due by August 7, 2025, with addenda issued clarifying technical and procedural aspects but not extending submission deadlines. The bid opening summary records seven offers with Pacific Pars Construction as the apparent low bidder at $355,000, notably higher than the engineer’s estimate. Award criteria follow a lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA) methodology, emphasizing compliance with bid requirements, Micro-LBE participation, and contractor responsibility without discretionary evaluation of technical merit. The contract incorporates comprehensive general conditions that define contractor obligations, change order processes, dispute resolution, and safety protocols, including immediate reporting and halt of work upon encountering undisclosed hazardous materials. Contractors must designate on-site supervisory personnel, submit requisite compliance and subcontractor listing forms, and perform a minimum percentage of work themselves to meet Micro-LBE standards. Final inspection and acceptance occur at the project site, with strict quality assurance testing referenced to ASTM, AASHTO, and local San Francisco codes. Payment requisitions are processed via electronic systems aligned with LBE tracking, overseen by designated city representatives. Overall, the contract mandates rigorous adherence to local regulatory, labor, environmental, and technical standards to deliver site improvements within a defined timeline and budget constraints.