Professional Engineering, Design, and Construction Support Services for The Portal 10-UR Utility Relocation Project

The Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) is soliciting Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 26-05 for professional engineering, design, and construction support services for The Portal 10-UR Utility Relocation Project, also known as the Downtown Rail Extension, Phase 2 of the Transbay Program. This design-bid-build project involves relocating or protecting in-place over 20 public and private utilities along Townsend Street between Third and Sixth streets in San Francisco to eliminate conflicts with tunnel and station structures. The selected firm will provide expertise in planning, design, estimating, procurement, and construction support, with a critical requirement to maintain uninterrupted utility service for all customers. The procurement process utilizes a ranking system based on technical qualifications, with a maximum of 750 points available for Volume I of the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Evaluation criteria focus on organizational structure, experience with complex urban utility relocations, and a proven track record of delivering 100 percent construction design documents. Respondents must meet specific minimum qualifications on a pass/fail basis to remain eligible. The submission deadline is November 19, 2026, via the OpenGov Procurement Portal, with a contract award anticipated in March 2027. Compliance requirements include mandatory certifications regarding non-collusion, lobbying, and the Fly America Act, as well as the submission of a Letter of Intent to Issue Insurance. While no specific utilization goals are set, the TJPA encourages participation from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and Small Business Enterprises (SBE) certified through the California Unified Certification Program or other approved agencies. The final agreement will be negotiated with the highest-ranked respondent based on a provided Form Agreement and associated appendices.